What's included
15 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Weekly homework will be assigned through Khan Academy. Students are also expected to watch the teacher videos and participate in the classroom chats.Assessment
Students will be assessed through the homework.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 8
Join us for this 4 week self-paced class as we review important concepts to prepare for 8th grade math! Students will have access to teacher videos demonstrating practice problems and explaining the concepts covered. We will utilize the classroom chat as well as have weekly homework through Khan Academy. Unit 1: Getting ready for numbers and operations (Review: fractions to decimal conversion, exponents, order of operations, and estimating decimal operations) Unit 2: Getting ready for solving equations and systems of equations (Review: algebraic equations basics, one-step equations, like terms, and two-step equations) Unit 3: Getting ready for linear equations and functions (Review: constant of proportionality and proportional relationships with graphs and equations) Unit 4: Getting ready for geometry (Review: coordinate plane, polygons, and missing angle problems) Students should have completed 7th grade math to enroll in this prep course as we will move at a fast-pace as we review and enhance understanding. Students will have 3 to 4 short assignments of less than 10 questions a week to check their understanding as we move through the material.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their math knowledge and be prepared to be successful with 8th grade math topics.
Syllabus
4 Units
15 Lessons
over 4 WeeksUnit 1: Getting ready for numbers and operations
Lesson 1:
Welcome and Introduction
This lesson introduces you to the format and expectations of our course.
Lesson 2:
Converting Decimals and Fractions
Review: fractions to decimal conversion
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Exponents
Review: exponents
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Expressions and Order of Operations
Review: order of operations, and estimating decimal operations
1 assignment
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will utilize Khan Academy for additional teaching videos and homework. An account is not required, but is encouraged.
Supply List
Guided notes will be provided and can be printed out.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of South Florida
I have a B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education from the University of South Florida. I have experience teaching Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry in a public Middle School. I have 10+ years of experience as a math tutor for ages 11 to 18.
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Self-Paced Course
$13
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Ages: 11-14