per class
Hands-On Algebra: Evaluating Expressions and Equations
Completed by 20 learners
Ages 8-12
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
3-8 learners per class
55 min
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
***Pre-requisite Skills: Learners should already be proficient with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.*** In this class, learners will apply their knowledge of algebra to evaluate expressions and determine if equations are balanced. Learners will represent expressions and equations using objects found around the home (no expensive math kits to buy, yay!) and then evaluate them for a given value of x. Learners will also determine if an equation is balanced by determining if the value of each side is equal once they have substituted the given value for x. After practicing with the teacher, learners will work in cooperative groups (break out rooms) to solve other problems. Class will conclude with a Blooket game, where learners will demonstrate their understanding of the skills. Materials required for full participation in the class are: -8 identical objects (same color, same size) from around the house (suggestions: chess pawns, checkers, uncooked pasta like macaroni or bowties, bobby pins, Lego blocks, cotton balls) -coins: 15 pennies, 5 nickels, and 5 dimes (preferred) OR a deck of cards
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-8 identical objects (same color, same size) from around the house (suggestions: chess pawns, checkers, uncooked pasta like macaroni or bowties, bobby pins, Lego blocks, cotton balls) -coins: 15 pennies, 5 nickels, and 5 dimes
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Eighteen years as a public school teacher in Maryland and two years as an Outschool teacher have provided me the opportunity to teach learners from diverse backgrounds with a variety of learning styles. I began my teaching career in elementary school, teaching all subjects and earning my Masters of Education with a certificate in Gifted Education from Johns Hopkins University. Later, I added both Middle School Math: 6-9 and ESOL Pre-K-12 certifications to my professional certificate. Most recently, I taught middle school math, working with both accelerated students and those with Special Education needs. Because of my varied experiences, I have many strategies to help all kinds of learners.
Math is my passion because while there may only be one correct answer, there are often many different ways to solve the same problem. Exploring those different ways and finding a method of solving with which each learner feels most confident is what I love to do. I like to incorporate hands-on strategies, games, and interactive activities into my lessons to make math less scary for reluctant mathematicians and more engaging for everyone.
When I’m not thinking about math, I enjoy baking, cake decorating, drawing, working in my vegetable garden, and sewing. In my spare time, I can be found hiking, kayaking, bird watching, doing a puzzle, or assembling furniture. I look forward to meeting your learner!
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