Hitting the Highlights: 8Th Grade Math Course!
This is a 12-week class where students can start building their algebraic foundation, then complete a variety of activities to practice the skills. (Third in the series of Hitting the Highlights classes)
Lisa M Holland, Certified Math Teacher, MA, BS
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(254)
What's included
12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be provided with an assignment each week to complete, focusing on the topic that was covered. They will complete this assignment independently so that the feedback provided is reflective of the individual's work. The time spent to complete homework could range from 10 minutes - 30 minutes, depending on the assignment.Assessment
An assessment will be provided with each lesson. Students that submit the assessment will receive a grade for the assignment, as well as feedback on the work, and opportunities to make corrections if needed.Class Experience
US Grade 8
Students will be provided with a mini-tutorial via self-created videos reviewing one skill a week for the 8th grade math topics listed in the syllabus. I will provide also provide examples that students can practice throughout the week (answer keys will be provided), and an assessment will be provided weekly to determine mastery of that week's skill. A variety of activities will also be included in the lessons- some examples include using math emoji puzzles to strengthen skills with solving equations, decoder puzzles to review skills with integer operations, and using 24 cards to practice order of operations. Although we will not be meeting live, I will provide students with the notes, examples, activities and directions needed to seamlessly follow through each lesson. Students will be encouraged to take notes as they move through the lessons as this will help them understand the examples and complete the puzzles, and I will respond to any questions that may be posted via Outschool messages. There will be twelve lessons total, with each lesson being posted on Sundays by 12 noon (Eastern Standard Time) for families that opt for weekly lessons. The goal will be for students to try and complete the entire lesson prior to the release of the next lesson. By the conclusion of this course, students should have a better understanding of how to solve algebra-related problems, and how to think critically to solve problems. This is the third of a series of "Hitting the Highlights" classes. Upon successful completion of this course, please consider moving your learner through the remaining classes: (Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and Algebra 2)
Learning Goals
In this course, students will:
-develop problem solving skills in order to solve real-world problems
-develop number sense with rational numbers
-add, subtract, multiply and divide integers
-use inverse operations to solve one-step equations and inequalities
-rewrite large and small numbers using Scientific Notation
-solve linear systems using the addition method
-learn about perfect squares and square roots
-use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing measurements of the side of a right triangle
-calculate volume of a variety of figures using simple formulas
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Learning the Number System (Rational and Irrational Numbers)
Students will learn about the different types of numbers in our number system. Lesson 2:
Exponents and Scientific Notation
Students will investigate large and small numbers using exponents and scientific notation. Lesson 3:
Proportional and Non-Proportional Relationships
Students will examine different situations that are proportional and non-proportional. Lesson 4:
Writing Equations for Real-World Situations
Students will identify key terms in order to write equations for situations. Other Details
Parental Guidance
n/a
Supply List
Students should have a three-ring binder in order to keep track of assignments and notes each week. I will provide a PDF via Outschool messages that will explain to students what needs to be for the week (objective, discussion question, video, practice and assessment). A calculator and graph paper would be nice items to have, however, when possible, I will suggest websites that may have the tools that a learner may need (example: online calculators).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Maryland, Baltimore County
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics as well as a Master's Degree in Education. With 20 years of experience teaching in the classroom coupled with 5 years of experience teaching online to students with varying abilities and needs, I feel extremely qualified to deliver this instruction to learners via Outschool. My love and dedication for math stems from the knowledge that this is such a critical time for students to make the connections of elementary-level mathematics to higher-level thinking that will be key for success in courses such as Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry or Pre-Calculus (just to name a few). Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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