Math Is a Big Joke 2! Pre-Algebra Skill Builders With a Sense of Humor Part 2
In this 4-week course, the student will receive instruction and practice skills with integers, order of operations and solving multi-step equations by solving decoder puzzles. This is the second in this series of Pre-Algebra joke classes.
Lisa M Holland, Certified Math Teacher, MA, BS
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(254)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. The student will complete work independently; any feedback needed will be provided typically within 24 hours. Time of completion will vary, based on the student's skill level.Assessment
The assessments will be the puzzles given to solve. The student is welcomed to send me the answers to each of the puzzles for feedback, and I will assist in making corrections as needed.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
I will provide the notes, examples, activities and directions needed to seamlessly follow through each lesson. The student will be encouraged to take notes as they move through the lessons as this will help them understand the examples and complete the puzzles, and I will respond to any questions that may be posted via Outschool messages. There will be 4 lessons, with each lesson being posted on Sundays by 12 noon (Eastern Standard Time) for families opting for weekly lessons. The goal will be to try and complete the entire lesson prior to the release of the next lesson, ensuring completion within 4 weeks time.
Learning Goals
In this course, the student will:
-use PEMDAS in order to evaluate expressions
-use integer rules to simplify expressions with negative numbers
-use inverse operations to solve equations
-combine like terms in order to simplify expressions
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Order of Operations
This lesson will provide practice with simplifying expressions using order of operations. Lesson 2:
Integer Operations
This lesson will strengthen skills with integer operations. Lesson 3:
Solving Equations
Students will use inverse operations to solve equations. Lesson 4:
Combining Like Terms/Evaluating Expressions
Students will identify and simplify like terms and evaluate expressions. Other Details
Parental Guidance
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Supply List
It would be nice for students to have a three-ring binder in order to keep track of assignments and notes each week. I will provide a PDF via Outschool messages that will explain to students what needs to be for the week (objective, discussion question, notes and assessment). A calculator and graph paper would be nice items to have, however, when possible, I will suggest websites that may have the tools that a learner may need (example: online calculators).
Language of Instruction
English
Joined April, 2020
4.9
254reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Maryland, Baltimore County
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics as well as a Master's Degree in Education with a concentration in STEM. I have created and collected a wide variety of resources to help students engage in a fun and comfortable way while building a strong foundation in mathematics. With 20 years of experience teaching in the classroom coupled with 5+ years of experience teaching online to students with varying abilities and needs, I feel extremely qualified to deliver this instruction to learners via Outschool. Reviews
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$8
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Ages: 9-13
