Mastering Fractions - A Review Course for Grades 5 & 6
This is a review course where learners will meet 2X a week for 12 weeks to review, practice and get a real understanding of how fractions work. Learners cover the four operations, converting proper, mixed and improper fractions.
Paula Reid
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(38)
What's included
24 live meetings
12 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Follow-up home activities may be given at times throughout the courseMastery Evaluation
Feedback given during lesson activities and exercisesGrading
Learners will be assessed throughout the course via different lesson activities and exercises. Standard grades are not given.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 6
Sometimes a learner just doesn't get it the first or even second time around. This is a review course for learners who have studied the concept of fractions but need a review and practice to really master those concepts. What are fractions really? Why do learners need to know how to work fractions? How do fractions apply to a learner's every day life? Well, these are questions that will be asked and answer in this course. This is a review course where learners will meet 2X a week for 12 weeks to review, practice and get a real understanding of how fractions work. Mastering Fractions - A Review Course for Grades 5 & 6 is great for learners who have some existing knowledge of fractions who may need a review, a better understanding of fractions and who want or need to master the concepts of fractions, what they really are, how they work and how to solve them. Learners can begin at any time and repeat this course as many times as needed. *** Parent NOTE: When enrolling your learner, please be sure to check out the Supply List below and have your learner bring a magnetic white board, markers, eraser and magnetic manipulatives to the first class so they're ready to work. For instructional purposes, cameras and mics must be in working condition and on at all times throughout the duration of each lesson. Build your confidence today in math as you gain a solid foundation and understanding of fractions and how to solve them in Mastering Fractions - A Review Course for Grades 5 & 6. Mastering Decimals - A Review Course for Grades 5 & 6 is also available. https://outschool.com/classes/mastering-decimals-a-review-course-for-grades-5-6-In9Mv2Lx?refuid=ZvKivPMt 1:1 Ongoing Private MATH Tutoring for Grades 4-6 [50 Minutes] is also available. Request a time that fits your learner's schedule to get started today. https://outschool.com/classes/11-ongoing-private-math-tutoring-for-grades-4-6-50-minutes-AJhWYYnI?refuid=ZvKivPMt
Learning Goals
⧩ Learners will gain a clear understanding of what fractions are
⧩ Learners will learn how to think through and solve fraction equations [NO calculators]
⧩ Learners will add, subtract, multiply & divide fractions with confidence
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)24 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
What Is a Fraction?
Equal Parts, Fraction Words, Parts of a A Whole 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
What Is a Fraction?
Parts of a Set, Number Line 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Understanding Fractions
Writing fractions, Representing Fractions with Magnetic Fraction Manipulatives 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Understanding Fractions
Fraction terminology [vocabulary], Fraction Word Problems 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
*** Parent NOTE: When enrolling your learner, please be sure to check out the Supply List below and have your learner bring a magnetic white board, markers, eraser and magnetic manipulatives to the first class so they're ready to work.
For academic and instructional purposes, cameras and mics must be in working condition and on at all times throughout the duration of each lesson. No calculators for this course.
Supply List
⧩Thinking caps / active awake brain ⧩Magnetic dry erase board [suggested size: 11X 14] that can be hand-held ⧩Dry erase markers [suggest colors black, blue, green, purple, red; dark colors only] ⧩Dry eraser [an old clean sock works] ⧩Simply magic 166 PCS Magnetic Fractions Strips & Tiles [available at education stores or online at Amazon] ⧩Paper & pencil ⧩Worksheets provided by Instructor
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2023
4.8
38reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Indiana University
Being an educator for forty + years, I've taught all subjects to students K-8 which included math classes at all levels. I've taught special needs students and designed full curriculum for K-12 students. In addition, I have taught students online for seven years. When I was a young student, I thought I didn't like math because any thing above addition and subtraction seemed a little hard for me. The truth was, I didn't understand the fundamentals of math operations, even though I could calculate and get the right answers every time when adding or subtracting. This is why I am so passionate about learners understanding the concept and relationship to numbers and operations, because once they understand that, learners can build on the basic fundamentals taught and excel in Math and really begin to love it as I do now.
Credentials, Education & Experience:
BA in Psychology
MS in Education
Post-Graduate work in School Administration & Special Education
Lifelong Teaching Credential K-8
Special Education Department Chair - High School Grades 9-12
Teaching Experience since 1974
Principalships Experience since 1982
Online Teaching in multiple countries since 2017Reviews
Live Group Course
$32
weekly or $384 for 24 classes2x per week, 12 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
3-8 learners per class
