What's included
3 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Optional homework will be assigned at the conclusion of each session. It will consist of 4 to 6 problems and will take no longer than 20 minutes.Assessment
Students will be assessed informally through the practice problems and class interactions. Students will have the opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge through whiteboard annotate as they explain how they solved various problems.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This 3 session math camp will allow students to review operations with fractions and mixed numbers. Students will learn tips and tricks for understanding word problems and how to solve them. Practice word problems will focus on fractions and mixed numbers and will include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division examples. Below is the topic for each session of the course: Session 1: Reviewing Fractions, Improper Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Fraction Operations Session 2: Adding and Subtracting Word Problems Session 3: Multiplying and Dividing Word Problems During class, students will begin with a warm-up question to gauge previous knowledge. Short lectures and example problems will be presented before students will be given time to practice guided problems. Students will be given 4 to 6 option homework questions at the conclusion of each session. During the following session, learners will have the opportunity to review their answers and ask questions to better their understanding. Students will have opportunities to interact with other classmates and will often use the Whiteboard Annotate feature on Zoom. Students should have some prior knowledge/experience with fractions or mixed numbers as this class will focus more on improving skills and analyzing word problems.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to analyze fraction word problems and solve for the correct answer.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Fraction Definitions and Review
In this lesson we will be reviewing Fractions, Improper Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Fraction Operations.
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Adding and Subtracting Word Problems
In this lesson we will practice adding and subtracting fractions with a variety of word problems.
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Multiplying and Dividing Word Problems
In this lesson we will practice multiplying and dividing fractions with a variety of word problems.
40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will screen share some example questions from Khan Academy. Optional homework may be assigned through Khan Academy. Students are not required to create a Khan Academy account for this course.
Supply List
Students will have a guided notes sheet available to be printed out.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of South Florida
I have a B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education from the University of South Florida. I have experience teaching Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry in a public Middle School. I have 10+ years of experience as a math tutor for ages 11 to 18.
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Live Group Course
$50
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-12 learners per class