This class is designed to provide a fun extra challenge for upper elementary students that love math, and enjoy tackling puzzles, games and academics. We will learn basic algebra, exponential math, measurement challenges such as determining cubic volume of combined figures, logic puzzles, visual puzzles and more. Each lesson stands alone independent of the other lessons. Students may come and go as they choose. As I learn more about my students, I may add to the class later in order to continue meeting the needs and desires of my students. My teaching style is encouraging and upbeat. I will alternate between academic learning and fun puzzles and games. I teach live and interact with my students throughout the lesson. I assess privately using the chat, and encourage discussion and problem-solving within the live online setting. Due to the level of academic challenges, students joining this class will need to be fluent with MULTIPLYING LARGER NUMBERS and LONG DIVISION. 
Week 1: Thursday, January 5th: Logic puzzles and using variables in Algebra.
Week 2: Thursday, January 12th: Adding and Subtracting in Algebra-using inverse operations and understanding negative numbers.
Week 3: Thursday, January 19th: Logic puzzles as well as adding and subtracting in Algebra.
Week 4: Thursday, January 26th: Visual puzzles and exponents.
Week 5: Thursday, February 2nd: Using multiplication and division in Algebra.
Week 6: Thursday, February 9th: Logic puzzles as well as multiplication and division in Algebra.
Week 7: Thursday, February 16th: Understanding exponents and using exponents in Algebra.
Week 8: Thursday, February 23rd: Logic puzzles and volume of multiple rectangular prisms.
Week 9: Thursday, March 2nd: Visual puzzles and determining circumference using the formulas Pi X diameter or 2 x radius x Pi.
Week 10: Thursday, March 9th: Visual puzzles and determining a correlating pattern between X and Y using a line graph.
Week 11: Thursday, March 16th: Logic puzzles as well as squared numbers and square roots.
Week 12: Thursday, March 23rd: Understanding square roots and using square roots in Algebra.
Week 13: Thursday, March 30th: Logic puzzles as well as Algebra challenges (square roots, exponents and more).
Week 14: Thursday, April 6th: Determining percentage of a number.
Week 15: Thursday, April 13th: Visual puzzle and Percentage of a number.
Week 16: Thursday, April 20th: Logic puzzle and Applying percentage of a number in real life situations.
Week 17: Thursday, April 27th: Using Algebra with a mix of operations.
Week 18: Thursday, May 4th: Final Lesson- Puzzles and Games Galore