Make Math Fun!: 5th Grade Math Practice -Games, Puzzles, Mysteries, Escape Rooms
Students will learn, review and practice all crucial and required topics of the 5th grade with engaging games, puzzles, escape rooms and activities. Master multiplication, division, place value, fractions and more while having a blast!
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 5
In this ongoing class, students will learn, review and practice all crucial and required topics of the 5th grade math curriculum, including, but not limited to, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, place value, rounding, decimals, fractions, fraction operations, order of operations, number patterns, numerical expressions and powers of 10. Our goal for this class is to teach essential math skills through engaging activities, fostering a love for learning and making math enjoyable. We aim to inspire students to appreciate and enjoy math while mastering the full 5th-grade curriculum. 📅 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE: 🏫 SEPTEMBER: BACK TO SCHOOL, 4TH GRADE REVIEW Week of Sept 2 - 4th Grade Math Review - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Patterns and Equations: Case of the Furious Fall Winds Week of Sept 9 - 4th Grade Math Review - Multiplication and Division: Digital Board Game Week of Sept 16 - 4th Grade Math Review - Division: Fall Fun with Facts Interactive Game Week of Sept 23 - 4th Grade Math Review: Multiplicative Comparison Jigsaw Puzzle Week of Sept 30 - 4th Grade Math Review: Back-to-School Escape Room 🎃 OCTOBER - FALL & HALLOWEEN Week of Oct 7 - Multi-Digit Multiplication: October Escape Room Week of Oct 14 - Order of Operations (PEMDAS), Algebraic Expressions, and Multiplication: October Hidden Picture Tiles Week of Oct 21 - Multi-Digit Multiplication: Halloween Multiplication Game Week of Oct 28 - Evaluating Expressions: Halloween Blackout Game 🦃 NOVEMBER - FALL & THANKSGIVING Week of Nov 4 - Division: November Escape Room Week of Nov 11 - Long Division (with and without remainders): November Hidden Picture Tiles Week of Nov 18 - Division and Word Problems (4-digit dividends, 2-digit divisors): Thanksgiving Time for Dinner Game Week of Nov 25 - Long Division Help the Turkey Escape! 🎄 DECEMBER - WINTER & HOLIDAYS Week of Dec 2 - Comparing, Adding, Subtracting Decimals: December Hidden Picture Tiles Week of Dec 9 - Comparing, Adding, Subtracting Decimals: Santa’s Math Workshop Week of Dec 16 - Comparing, Adding, Subtracting Decimals: Escape the Snow Globe! Week of Dec 23 - Adding and Subtracting Decimals: That’s a Wrap! Week of Dec 30 - Fluently Add, Subtract and Round Decimals: Escape Santa’s Workshop ⛄️ JANUARY - WINTER & SNOW Week of Jan 6 - Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Decimals (with Word Problems): Snowy Street Math Week of Jan 13 - Multiply and Divide Decimals: January Math Decoding Week of Jan 20 - Multiply and Divide Decimals: Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Week of Jan 27 - Fluently Multiply and Divide Decimals: Snowman Escape ❤️ FEBRUARY - FRIENDSHIP & VALENTINES Week of Feb 3 - Fractions and Mixed Numbers: February Escape Room Week of Feb 10 - Add and Subtract Fractions and Mixed Numbers: February Hidden Picture Tiles Week of Feb 17 - Add and Subtract Fractions (with Word Problems): You’ve Got Mail! Game Week of Feb 24 - Add and Subtract Fractions: Love Bug’s Secret Message Escape Room 🍀 MARCH - RAINBOWS AND ST. PATRICK’S DAY Week of Mar 3 - Multiply and Divide Fractions: Leprechaun Escape Room Week of Mar 10 - Multiply and Divide Fractions: March Picture Tiles St. Patrick’s Day Decoding Week of Mar 17 - Multiply and Divide Fractions: Find the Gold Game Week or Mar 24 - Multiply and Divide Fractions: Pot of Gold Race ☔️ APRIL - SPRING & BABY ANIMALS Week of Mar 31 - Coordinate Grid and Ordered Pairs: April Escape Room Week of Apr 7 - Coordinate Grid and Ordered Pairs, Quadrant 1 and Measurements: April Hidden Picture Tiles Week of April 14 - Measurement Conversions: Easter Egg Decoding Week of April 21 - Measurement Conversions: Saving Easter Game Week of April 28 - Measurement Conversions: Save the Farm Animals! At the beginning of class, the students and teacher will have a discussion about the topic(s) of the week so the teacher can assess the students’ prior knowledge of the subject. Throughout the class, the teacher will introduce and teach the topic(s) using the “I Do, We Do, You Do” method. This instructional method starts with the teacher giving an example, followed by the teacher and student solving a problem or completing a task together, then finally, the student is given a problem or task to complete on his/her own, with support given as necessary. Homework and review material can be provided after class upon request. Throughout the entire class, many discussion questions will be asked in order to promote critical thinking, to help the students to relate to the lesson and to introduce each topic within the lesson. This class is best for any student ages 9 to 12, or those students looking to practice the 5th grade math objectives or skills. Students do not need to know the concepts or topics of the class beforehand. We will learn and review in class.
Learning Goals
1. Master Multiplication and Division: Students will strengthen their understanding and fluency with multi-digit multiplication and division by solving puzzles and participating in competitive math games.
2. Understand and Apply Place Value: Students will deepen their knowledge of the base-ten system, extending to decimals, through engaging activities and escape room challenges.
Other Details
Learning Needs
We have experience working with learners of all abilities, including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ASD and more. Learners of all abilities are welcomed and encouraged to join us in class. Please contact us for more information.
Parental Guidance
Occasionally, students may need to print materials to bring to class. Students should bring something to write with and something to write on (pencil/paper or whiteboard/marker) to every class.
Supply List
Students should bring something to write with and something to write on (pencil/paper or whiteboard/marker) to every class.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have teaching certificates
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Connecticut Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate
3 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from Texas Woman's University
Master's Degree in Education from University of St Joseph’s
Master's Degree in History from SUNY-Albany
7 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Dance from Oklahoma City University
Bachelor's Degree from Texas Woman's University
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from ECSU
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Connecticut
Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY-Albany
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Buffalo State College
2 teachers have an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Education from Fort Hayes State University
Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Westervelt Business College - Completed with Honors
This curriculum was developed by and used with the permission from Ms. Ashley, an SBA teacher. Ms. Ashley graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor’s degree, majoring in both education and mathematics. Later, she went on to also earn a TESOL teacher’s certificate. She has taught over 10,000+ virtual classes in all subjects over several years on different platforms. She has 18+ years of tutoring/teaching experience, both virtual and in-person, as well as 16 years+ of experience as a volunteer teacher, tutor, and coach in schools and classrooms. In addition to teaching, Ms. Ashley is part of curriculum development and review team for an online ELA and math teaching/tutoring company, where she also serves as a Learning Partner and Academic Advisor for incoming students. Other related experience includes ELA and math tutoring the University of Connecticut Student Center, substitute teaching in the public school system and working for five years as a Financial Controller of a litigation support firm with offices across the United States. Ms. Ashley truly values each and every student, and she hopes to help them to find a love of learning.
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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
1-8 learners per class