Mastering Math : Math Word Challenges 1st Grade/ Year 1 - Small Classes
A weekly Math word problems class with popular & exciting topics to learn, review and practice all the crucial & required topics of 1st Grade/ Year 1 math ,e.g. addition, subtraction, geometry, time, money, measurement and more. #academic
Teacher Dianna, BA English, TEFL ESL EAL
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(6)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Looking to get your child more practice with basic Math story problems? This ongoing enrichment class empowers students to begin to tackle word problems to learn, review and practice all crucial and required topics of first grade math, including addition, subtraction, geometry, time, money, measurement and more. We will be practicing 1-step, 2-step and multi-step word problems, breaking down the problems and utilizing strategies that can be used to solve them efficiently. Each math problem presented will unveil multiple solution pathways, encouraging students to think creatively and reason abstractly. Students will grow their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Here’s how we approach each problem: Problem Analysis- As a small group ( max.4) , we will break down what the problem is asking us to solve. Independent Problem Solving—To foster self-reliance, students will have time to solve problems independently (with help if needed) by drawing pictures, using mental math, or using other strategies. Interactive Sharing - We share our answers and discuss strategies collaboratively. Strategy Discussion - We will explore strategies to tackle word problems efficiently and confidently. Because this class is ongoing, students can enroll at any time. Classes do not build upon each other. The topics will rotate according to the schedule below: Week of Aug. 5 - Place Value Week of Aug. 12 - Addition & Subtraction within 100 Week of Aug. 19 - Money Week of Aug. 26 - Measurement & Date Week of Sep. 2 - Addition within 20: Recipes Week of Sep. 9 - Subtraction within 20: Ice Cream Parlor Week of Sep. 16 - Addition & Subtraction within 20 Week of Sep. 23 - Geometry & Shapes: What Shape Am I? Week of Sep. 30 - Time: Transportation Week of Oct. 7 - Place Value: What Number Am I? Week of Oct. 14 - Addition & Subtraction within 100: Rebus Readers Week of Oct. 21 - Money: Yard Sale (coins) Week of Oct. 28 - Measurement & Data: Paw Patrol Week of Nov. 4 - Addition within 20: At the Aquarium Week of Nov. 11 - Subtraction within 20: Toy Story Week of Nov. 18 - Addition & Subtraction within 20 Week of Nov. 25 - Geometry & Shapes: Minions Week of Dec. 2 - Time: Visit the Aquarium Week of Dec. 9 - Place Value: Fairies and Dragons Week of Dec. 16 - Addition & Subtraction within 100: Hot Wheels and Matchbox Week of Dec. 23 - Money: Gardening Week of Dec. 30 - Measurement & Data: Gymnastics Week of Jan. 6 - Addition within 20: Minecraft Week of Jan. 13 - Subtraction within 20: Baby Animals Week of Jan. 20 - Addition & Subtraction within 20: Cooking Week of Jan 27 - Geometry & Shapes: Sports Week of Feb. 3 - Time: Shrek Week of Feb. 10 - Place Value: Playing Outside Week of Feb. 17 - Addition & Subtraction within 100: Penguins Week of Feb. 24 - Money: Pirates Week of Mar. 3 - Measurement & Data: On a Vacation Week of Mar. 10 - Addition within 20: Super Mario Week of Mar. 17 - Subtraction within 20: Nighttime Animals Week of Mar. 24 - Addition & Subtraction within 20: Bees and Ladybugs Week of Mar. 31 - Geometry & Shapes: Building Blocks and Legos Week of Apr. 7 - Time: Basketball Week of Apr. 14 - Place Value: Donut Shop Week of Apr. 21 - Addition & Subtraction within 100: Disney Princesses and Marvel Superheroes Week of Apr. 28 - Money: Despicable Me Week of May 5 - Measurement & Data: Baking Week of May 12 - Addition within 20: Soccer Week of May 19 - Subtraction within 20: Squishmallows Week of May 26 - Addition & Subtraction within 20: Pokemon Week of Jun. 2 - Geometry & Shapes: Play-Doh Week of Jun. 9 - Time: Dinosaurs Once topics have been cycled through, we will begin again. (There will always be a new set of word problems in each class. A learner who stays enrolled on an ongoing basis will not be presented with the same word problems as any previous class, even if the topic is the same as a previous class.) Occasionally, new topics will be added to the rotation, based on learner's skills and interests. This class suits students from the end of kindergarten through 1st grade. Students should come prepared with a beginning grasp of addition and subtraction facts. Ready to nurture your child's mathematical growth? Limited slots are available to ensure every voice is heard. Enroll now and embark on an exciting journey toward mastery of solving word problems with addition and subtraction! Please feel free to reach out with any questions. I am so excited to work with your learner! The class materials will be presented via Google Slides and shared on the teacher's screen only. Learners will need nothing outside of the Outschool Zoom classroom.
Learning Goals
Students will practice how to breakdown a Math story problem to identify what they know and what they need to find.Students will practice explaining their math process verbally and in written form.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
Supply List
Pencil and paper or whiteboard and marker
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2024
5.0
6reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a degreed Enthusiastic Teacher With A Passion for Learning! with over 20 years teaching experience in traditional public, private, online, and home schooled settings.
I have worked within the British, American, Hongkong, China, Japan, Korea, Turkey & Taiwan's English Academic Educational system.
My focus is:
ESL, EAL, EFL (English as a Second Language) and Linguistics.
English Language ( Literature, Grammar, Creative writing).
English Literature ( Poetry, Shakespeare, Post 1914 Prose, 19th-century prose, Text analysis, Literature tecnhiques, etc)
I am TEFL / TESOL trained. I currently practice and I am constantly expanding my love for languages like, Cantonese, Spanish, Portuguese and more.
My students mainly come from the UK, USA, Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan and Turkey. My courses help students at all levels including Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form and University. I also help Mature Learners who are just curious to learn and grow. I hope you will enjoy my lessons as much as I love making them.
My experiences are as a student and a teacher of Language & Linguistics for adults and children alike, my students inspire and drive me forward. My classes nurture passion and motivate the love of words and language.
The lessons are planned around a non-native English speaker, focusing on learning the language as well as natural acquisition.
How will you teach?
My teaching style is dynamic and engaging. The class will be interactive and supportive of all needs. Students will all get the opportunity to participate and complete their own tasks. The class will include a range of teaching methods including questions and answers; individual, paired and group activities; games and songs.
What's your teaching style?
I am an experienced teacher who is calm, patient and supportive whilst ensuring that the children are constantly learning. The environment will be energetic, passionate and learners will actively participate throughout the class. As an experienced teacher, I am capable of adapting my style to suit the learners needs.
How much will learners get to interact with you and each other?
Students will be active participants throughout each class.Student talk time is expected to be significantly higher than teacher talk time.
What is the phonics approach in ESL, ELA or EFL?
Phonics is an approach to teaching reading and writing that involves teaching students the association between sounds and the letters that represent them. My Phonics classes are DfE validated full systematic, synthetic phonics program, a way of teaching the building blocks of the English language. The scheme builds and develops the skills and understanding children need to become effective, independent readers and writers. An extensive library of fully-decodable, diverse & dynamic books are also part of the curriculum. It is designed for native or non-native English speakers.
How is literature used in second language teaching?
Literature can make the teaching of a language more fun. It introduces different parts of grammar and sentences in an interactive way. We can talk about interesting topics, encourage students to express their points of view and introduce in depth and current topics.Reviews
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$10
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