What's included
52 live meetings
26 in-class hoursAssignments
7 or more throughout the classProgress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
🎉 New to Outschool? Use code COURTNEY2020 to save $20 🎉 *If the current scheduled time does not work for your family, please message me! Why this course? Math Skills Builders are important for middle math success. A strong math foundation is needed to understand concepts. Learning is so much easier when the foundation is strong! This ongoing course will cover the foundational skills needed for middle math! Each 25 minute session will address a new skill! The topic orders are subject to change! We will NOT cycle back to the same topics but introduce a new skill each week. However, some topics could be reintroduced in a different way. Please review the class schedule and pick one day of the week/time that works for you. We will meet weekly on your selected day and time. Class Structure: The students will learn and practice a NEW skill each week. Each session will conclude with a summary of what was covered and what's coming next! The class structure is purposed to introduce foundational skills needed to do well in middle math (6th, 7th and 8th grade). This class will continue YEAR ROUND with a new skill introduced each week. You can join our class at any time! 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!
Syllabus
52 Lessons
over 52 WeeksLesson 1:
The Numberline
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Positive and Negative Numbers
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Absolute Value
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Greatest Common Factor
30 mins online live lesson
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. The external resource used is Google Sheets.
Supply List
Notebook and Pencil Whiteboard and Marker (Optional)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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
$15
weekly or $750 for 52 classes1x per week, 52 weeks
30 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
1-18 learners per class