Grade 7 / 8 Competitions Math | Problem Solving | AMC8 | Cert. H. Spec. Teacher
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekMastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. in-class practice / participationCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
This ongoing enrichment Math class meets once a week. The focus is on word problem solving that helps students develop various problem solving strategies and prepare Math competitions such as AMC8 and Math Olympiad or the SSAT / ISEE tests. My teaching approach is interactive and engaging, aiming to make the learning experience enjoyable and effective. I believe in providing clear explanations, guided practice, and continuous support to ensure that my students grasp the concepts thoroughly. If you're seeking a reliable and experienced math teacher, I invite you to message me to discuss how I can help you or your child achieve success in math. Let's work together to unlock your full potential and master the world of Mathematics! Topics: Problem Solving in a variety of contexts: 1. Arithmetic Sequences and Special Series 2. Factorials and Permutations 3. Angles Theorems 4. System of Equations 5. Speed, Distance, Time 6. Mean, Median and Mode Practice Test 7. Probability 8. Perimeter and Area 9. Ratios and Proportions 10. GCF and LCM 11. Pythagorean Theorem (Coordinate Geometry) 12. Integers Operations Practice Test 13. Circles 14. Volume and Surface Area of Prisms and Pyramids
Learning Goals
Problem Solving Strategies
Patterns and Linear Equations
Other Details
Parental Guidance
GeoGebra at geogebra.org
GeoGebra is an educational tool used for graphing functions on a coordinate grid and for constructions and measurement in geometry.
It is recommended that students create an account, however, this is not required.
Teacher frequently shares the geogebra screen; Students can practice graphing calculator or geometry construction without having an account; an account is needed to save work online and retrieve it later.
Pre-Requisites
grade 5-6 Math and basic operations and numeracy skills, such as fractions, decimals and integers.
Supply List
pen and paper / notebook
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Marilena is certified H. Spec. Math, Computer and Business Studies, grades 4 to 12. She has 15-year in-class teaching expertise and her students participate in Math and Computing contests with outstanding results: perfect score and Honour Roll of prestigious institutions, such as the University of Waterloo and Brock University in Canada, and the Math Olympiad in the USA. Marilena has a 5-year Math degree, IT major.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
2-12 learners per class