What's included
80 live meetings
60 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework is provided and highly recommended to maximize learning. However, completion of homework is optional and not required.Assessment
Learner's progress will be assessed via letter grade, written report, informal assessment, etc. upon request.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Beginner Level
🎉 New to Outschool? Use code COURTNEY2020 to save $20 🎉 Payments for the upcoming week are processed every Sunday. To avoid being charged for upcoming missed lessons, please contact me before the Sunday when payment is processed. Once payment has been processed for a lesson, refunds will not be provided. However, learners will have the opportunity to make up missed lessons. If the course is paid for in full upon enrollment, learners will have the opportunity to make up missed lessons. In sixth grade, students learn key concepts along the progression toward middle school algebra. Ratios and proportions emerges as a new domain of study, where students explore and reason with ratios and rates in order to solve problems. Sixth graders will also investigate negative numbers for the first time and round out their study of the rational number system before operating with all rational numbers in seventh grade. Work with numerical expressions extends to algebraic expressions, which sets students up to solve one-step equations and inequalities. Students will also continue their study of area and volume of geometric shapes, and will learn how statistics can be used to better understand data about our world (insert from: fishtanklearning.com). Open Up Resources Curriculum Unit 1: Area and Surface Area Unit 2: Introducing Ratios Unit 3: Unit Rates and Percentages Unit 4: Dividing Fractions Unit 5: Arithmetic In Base Ten Unit 6: Expressions and Equations Unit 7: Rational Numbers Unit 8: Data Set and Distributions Unit 9: Putting It All Together Class Structure: The learner will learn and practice a NEW skill(s) each week. Each session will conclude with a summary of what was covered and what's coming next. Teaching Style: Student-Centered !!! LOTS of interactive activities, games and discussions !!! Research proves that a student-centered instructional model is key to learning! Interaction Level: Medium to High !!! Students will have an opportunity to engage with me and each other through games, video clips and discussions! It is my first priority to ensure the safety of all students so open chat and open microphone will be limited. All interactive activities are selected to maximize learning while providing a safe environment to do so!
Learning Goals
Students will learn and apply 6th grade concepts purposed to prepare them for 7th grade MATH!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
External resources will be used to enhance learning. These resources will be used during class time via screen share or during independent work time. Some external resources used will require student accounts which will be activated and assigned by the teacher at no additional cost to you. The teacher will assign generic (no personal identifiers) username/passwords for each student. The student will only have access to their generic accounts while enrolled in my course. All external resources have been vetted and approved to be appropriate for learning. Many of these external resources will only be utilized via screen share. However, if an approved tool will be used outside of the Zoom platform you will be notified prior too. External resources are subject to change but the current external resources are: Google Applications.
Supply List
Spectrum Math 6 Workbook (Highly Recommended) Notebook/Pencil Whiteboard/Whiteboard Eraser and Marker (optional) Calculator
Language of Instruction
English
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Education from Kennesaw State University
Master's Degree in Education from Georgia State University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Spelman College
Certified 4-8 Educator: Math, Science and English/Language Arts
Experience:
Middle Grades Math: 10+ years
Overall Teaching Experience: 12+ years
Education:
BA, Psychology
MA, Teaching
ED.S, Instructional Technology
Certifications:
Teaching
Online Learning Endorsement
Educational Leadership
Additional Technology Certifications:
Microsoft Innovative Educator
NearPod Certified Educator
Minecraft Certified Educator
Reviews
Live Group Course
$100
weekly or $4,000 for 80 classes2x per week, 40 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
1-18 learners per class