Junior Math - Algebra and Financial Literacy
In this 8 week course, students will learn about algebra and financial literacy (patterns, expressions/equations, costs of goods, financial calculations and planning)
Mr. Malecki
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(103)
What's included
16 live meetings
16 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, we will be building on your student's understanding of algebra and financial literacy (patterns, expressions/equations, costs of goods, financial calculations and planning) with junior-level students (Grade 4-6). The class is designed to take the student's previous understanding of these concepts, and individualized the lessons so that each student extends their knowledge and learns at a pace that works best for them. Specifically, the class will focus on learning and mastering: 1. Algebra (patterns, variables and expressions, equalities and inequalities) 2. Financial Literacy (money concepts, financial calculations and management) The lessons and homework tasks are developed so that it combines many of these concepts so that students will develop a more complete and whole understanding of math, instead of thinking about number sense and operations as separate (or unrelated) sections of math. This way, instead of learning one concept one class and then forgetting about it in the next class, students will use the knowledge they've gained throughout to solve bigger and more complex problems. The course is designed so that the class will meet online twice a week, and have tasks to complete in between the meeting times. Though the course content may change topics or depth, depending on the needs of the students, the weekly breakdown is as follows: Week 1: Diagnostic Tasks AND Expanding on Patterns Week 2: Determining Pattern Rules AND Expanding Pattern Rules Week 3: Predicting Patterns and Finding Missing Elements AND Expanding on Equations Week 4: Introducing/Solving Monomials AND Solving Equations Using Multiple Terms Week 5: Describing Methods of Payment AND Calculating Price of Goods and Services Week 6: Identifying Financial Goals AND Creating Key Steps to Achieve Goals Week 7: Calculate Unit Rates AND Algebra and Savings and Earnings Week 8: Catch Up/Question Class AND Final Class Conclusion and Math Party
Learning Goals
1. identify, create and translate and describe repeating, growing, and shrinking patterns, including patterns found in real-life contexts, and specify which growing patterns are linear
2. determine pattern rules and use them to extend patterns, make and justify predictions, and identify missing elements in repeating, growing, and shrinking patterns, and use algebraic representations of the pattern rules to solve for unknown values in linear growing patterns
3. add monomials with a degree of 1 that involve whole numbers, using tools
4. solve equations that involve multiple terms and whole numbers in various contexts, and verify solutions
5. describe the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of payment that can be used to purchase goods and services
6. identify different types of financial goals, including earning and saving goals, and outline some key steps in achieving them
7. calculate unit rates for various goods and services and identify which rates offer the best value
Other Details
Supply List
A computer with access to the internet The ability to access, edit and download Google Docs, Sheets or Presentations. A writing utensil Paper A calculator Any math manipulatives the learner prefers to use
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
103reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
As I am qualified as a Primary/Junior teacher, I have taught a range of students between kindergarten and grade 6. During this time, I covered all curriculum subjects (math, language, social studies, science, health, physical education, etc.)
I have experience teaching in a high school (Grade 9, 10, 11 and 12) Communications Technology classroom, as well as leading summer camps teaching photography and stop motion animation.
In my personal life, I enjoy completing media projects, such as web design, videography, photography, graphic design. Before becoming a teacher, I earned an undergraduate degree in Media Studies, with a diploma in Media Communications. During this program, I practiced these media-related skills, and I now use them to use for freelance marketing for small businesses.
I also have an interest in fandoms that students might enjoy classes themed around, such as Harry Potter, Pokemon, etc. I have enjoyed many pop-culture fandoms throughout my life, and thus I can speak to years of experience learning about lore and facts about the different series.Reviews
Live Group Class
$300
for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-8 learners per class
