Mastering Fractions for Grades 3-6

5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Math or Algebra 1 Homework Help Private 1:1 Tutoring

Drew Smith

Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(54)

In this 6-lesson course, we will cover the the basics of fractions and mixed numbers (including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing).

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6

In this class, we will cover fractions and how to use them for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. We will also cover mixed numbers and the basics of percents. (For less-advanced students, see my "What is a Fraction?" class. For older students, see my "Mastering Fractions for Grades 7-10" class or "Mastering Fractions for Algebra.")

Class 1:
Comparing fractions and decimals, comparing fractions, simplifying fractions, equivalent fractions

Class 2: 
Fractions and percents:...

Students will learn to use fractions and mixed numbers for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. 
We will cover basic percents and talk about how they are related to fractions and decimals, but will not being doing a "deep dive" into percent equations in this class.

Homework Offered
Following each class, homework will be posted so students can try the lesson content on their own. A video going over the homework will be posted after the next class. (Homework is optional but encouraged.)1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
An optional test will be posted at the end of each week. Parents desiring a percentage grade for their student can have their students complete the tests and turn them in. This is optional. 
Grades Offered

Class slides, lecture notes, etc. will be posted in the classroom following class.

Meet the teacher

Drew Smith

Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(54)

I'm a former middle and high school teacher of math and English with 15 years of experience teaching both in person and online. 

I love making topics like math and writing less scary and more fun for students. I've found that algebra is less...