What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Math Puzzle Club invites young problem-solvers to explore imaginative worlds and tackle dynamic challenges with puzzles that spark curiosity, encourage creative thinking, and show the true beauty of mathematics. Each class, we explore a different mathematical puzzle. These puzzles are open-ended, generally following the formula of being easy to approach while being hard to master. Our exploration will also take the direction of the learners' interests, modifying or extending the puzzles to pursue deeper understanding. The goal of the course is to introduce students to the style of problem-solving and exploration that mathematicians actually employ. In Math Puzzle Club, we lean into challenge and embrace failure! We strive to attain the satisfaction of true discovery. Twin Oaks Learning Collective offers eight Math Puzzle Club courses in three levels! 1) LEVEL 1: ages 6-8 a) Magical Worlds https://outschool.com/classes/math-puzzle-club-Nfx3meKP b) Odd Adventures https://outschool.com/classes/math-puzzle-club-mSJmSsE1 2) LEVEL 2: ages 8-10 a) Dynamic Playground https://outschool.com/classes/math-puzzle-club-ufycvLPi b) Quirky Creatures https://outschool.com/classes/math-puzzle-club-FAB1Tsdi c) Mysterious Shapes https://outschool.com/classes/math-puzzle-club-LKT53kt5 3) LEVEL 3: ages 10-12 a) Epic Frontiers https://outschool.com/classes/math-puzzle-club-EIXaZNWo b) Challenger’s Quest https://outschool.com/classes/math-puzzle-club-QqoqHwoc At Twin Oaks Learning Collective, all of our classes have a cameras-on policy. STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO KEEP THEIR CAMERAS ON FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE LESSON. Students who are verified non-video learners (green checkmark accounts) are exempted from this policy. We have found that cameras on keeps student-teacher interaction strong and improves learning. If your learner is unable to take a course without keeping their camera on, please reach out to us to discuss an exception.
Learning Goals
Mathematical appreciation
Collaborative problem-solving
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Squaring the Square
Find the missing lengths of these neatly packed squares! (addition, subtraction, spatial reasoning, logic)
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
3-Color Triangles
It's coloring time! Fill out the triangles according to simple rooms and see what patterns emerge. (spatial reasoning, logic)
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Number Icicles
Can you fit a pattern into each of these icicle images? (skip counting)
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Glue Squares
How many squares of different sizes can we fit together? (addition, spatial reasoning)
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Many puzzles used in this course are used with permission from MathPickle.com.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$17
weekly or $66 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
2-6 learners per class