$12
weeklyMath Problem-Solving Strategies: Mastering Word Problems (Grades 1/2)
Completed by 9 learners
Ages 6-7
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
1-6 learners per class
30 min
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 2
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Help your child become a confident problem solver! This 7-week course teaches students HOW to tackle challenging math word problems using proven strategies. Get $5 off my class with coupon code KUSTERSUMMERFUN5 until May 31, 2025. WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE DIFFERENT: • Clear ways to understand what the problem is asking • Simple tools to organize information • Smart strategies that really work • Ways to check if answers make sense WEEKLY STRATEGIES: 📊 Week 1: Guess and Check 📊 Week 2: Draw a Picture 📊 Week 3: Make an Organized List 📊 Week 4: Look for Patterns 📊 Week 5: Make a Table or Chart 📊 Week 6: Use Logical Reasoning 📊 Week 7: Work Backward BY THE END OF THIS COURSE, STUDENTS WILL: • Know exactly where to start on word problems • Have specific strategies they can use • Feel confident trying different approaches • Know what to do when stuck • Understand why their answers make sense PERFECT FOR STUDENTS WHO: • Say "I don't know how to start." • Get frustrated with word problems • Want to feel more confident in math • Need clear ways to solve problems WHY THESE STRATEGIES MATTER: Each strategy gives students a specific tool they can use when facing any math problem. These aren't just tricks - they're real skills that work in class every day. Don't miss out—enroll now for an unforgettable experience!
Learning Goals
Developing Mathematical Thinking:
Students will be able to approach mathematical problems with a mindset that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and logical reasoning.
Problem-Solving Skills:
Students will demonstrate the ability to solve complex mathematical problems using appropriate information and problem-solving approaches.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper, pencil, or whiteboard, and a marker. Occasional printing needed. Common household items, such as Styrofoam cups, etc.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have over 22 years of experience in education, specializing in gifted education, providing a solid foundation for teaching creative and logical skills.
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