Math: Elementary: Math U See Epsilon Fractions- 1st Quarter

Fractions are a part of math that is used in everyday life, even in cooking and baking! 
Now that students have learned basic operations with whole numbers, Epsilon covers these same operations with fractions. Fractions are presented in an intuitive way with visual explanations of equivalent fractions, common denominators, and fractions and numbers larger than 1. Math-U-See is a complete, comprehensive K-12 math curriculum that uses manipulatives to illustrate and teach math concepts. Using a multi-sensory, mastery-based approach, students of all learning styles can benefit from this program.

Classes will meet twice weekly. On Day One, the week's Lesson will be presented and we will complete the Section A practice problems together during class. Sections B, C and D will be completed for homework. Students may submit homework to be graded by teacher, if parents choose. On Day Two, we will complete Section E together, review concepts, and do supplementary activities, time permitting. 
During each class, I will use digital manipulatives, real-life examples, and the whiteboard to help students visualize concepts in the lessons. Students are highly encouraged to participate, ask questions, and answer questions in class to ensure they have a good understanding of each concept. I strive to create a classroom atmosphere that is warm and encouraging so all students can succeed at their own pace.
*For parents who desire a grade, homework and tests can be submitted to me and I will grade them on a weekly basis.

Class Schedule: 1st Quarter
Week of August 28:  Lesson 1 - Fraction of a Number
Week of September 4:  Lesson 2 - Fraction of One
Week of September 11:  Lesson 3 - Add and Subtract Fractions
Week of September 18:  Lesson 4 - Equivalent Fractions
Week of September 25:  Lesson 5 - Addition and Subtraction
Week of October 2:  Lesson 6 - The "Rule of Four"
Week of October 9:  Lesson 7 - Comparing Fractions with the Rule of Four


The Epsilon class is divided into 4 quarters to cover the entire book in one school year as follows: 
1st Quarter- Lessons 1-7, 2nd Quarter- Lessons 8-14, 3rd Quarter- Lessons 15-22, 4th Quarter- Lessons 23-30.

Major Concepts and Skills covered in the full year (4 quarters) are:
- Recognizing and generating equivalent fractions
- Understanding addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions and mixed numbers
- Fluently adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and mixed numbers
Additional Concepts and Skills:
- Using multiple strategies to recognize common factors
- Understanding grouping symbols and their effect on order of operations
- Interpreting and solving word problems
- Comparing, and converting decimal fractions
- Finding the area and circumference of circles
- Classifying quadrilaterals
- Representing fractions and fractional measurements on line plots and number lines
- Using coordinates to represent ordered relationships

***Other class times may be available. Please message me if you would like to request different days/times for this class!***

My experience teaching Math includes 18 years as a homeschool educator teaching all grade levels of Math from K-12. This ranged from basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, to teaching my students to solve complex algebraic and geometric equations. I have experience using many different Math curricula including Math-U-See, Saxon Math, Teaching Textbooks, and Bob Jones University Press.