Making Math Make Sense 🔢🧠

Completed by 200 learners

Ages 9-12

Live Group Class

Having trouble with Common Core or "New Math"? Learn cool techniques and strategies to make math make sense.

SHARON CONAWAY

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(132 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week

5-10 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

55 mins in-class hours per week

Homework

1-2 hours per week. Upon request, students can be assigned practice problems to work on and bring to class.

Assessment

Informal assessments will be given as needed. Learners may be given Exit Tickets at the end of class.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 6

This course will be on-going and will meet as needed. We will meet online so that I can model problems and answer questions. Upon request, students can be assigned practice problems to work on and bring to class. Each class can be tailored to accommodate learners' specific needs. I will show various strategies and techniques to help students improve their skills and abilities. For example, I teach students three ways to do multiplication (area model, lattice and standard algorithm). They then choose the way they prefer / the one that makes most sense to them. We will examine the patterns behind mathematics to make it make sense. We'll have fun as we learn!

Learning Goals

Students will learn the algorithm (steps) behind math processes and understand why those algorithms work.
Students will make real-world connections and learn to apply math to concepts outside of the classroom.

Other Details

Supply List

Students will need paper and pencil to complete problems. They may choose to keep all work in a notebook or folder for future reference. That is also a great way to track growth / progress from week to week.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

SHARON CONAWAY

Joined April, 2020

4.9

132reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in English from Capella University

Bachelor's Degree in Education from Delaware State University

Hi!
I'm Ms. Sharon, and I love helping students have "lightbulb moments"! 💡
I've taught and tutored Math for over 20 years and I've helped countless students finally "get it!" 
I also love to write.  It's exciting to learn and explore new words. I'm a single mom of two girls who fight over makeup and chores! I love jazz, museums, and books.  I also enjoy bowling, crocheting,  and going to the beach.  I'm looking forward to meeting you and teaching & learning new things.