Math Skills Made Easy: Two-Step Word Problems!
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. 1) Watch and follow along with the teacher's video lessons. 2) Complete the PDF independent practice workbook.Assessment
When requested, students will receive feedback on their workbookClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
Is your child ready to master those tricky two-step word problems and become a word problem whiz? 🧙🏼♀️ In this engaging four-week self-paced course, I’ll help your child unlock the secrets to problem-solving success! Your child will learn how to tackle ANY two-step word problems with confidence using… ➕addition ➖ subtraction ✖️ multiplication & ➗ division ❓Does your child get mixed up when a math word problem requires more than one step? ➡️After this course, your child will be able to confidently identify what operations to use and the steps they need to take as they solve two-step word problems. C O U R S E F O R M A T: 🎥 Teacher-Led Video Lessons: Your child will follow along with bite-sized video lessons that make learning easy and enjoyable. 🎉 Practice at Their Own Pace: After each video, students will reinforce their learning with a printable worksheet, allowing them to practice at a pace that suits them. 💻 Teacher Support: I’ll be available to answer any questions and provide guidance throughout the course, ensuring your child stays on track. C L A S S R O O M M E T H O D S : 👉Scaffolded Support: We gradually release responsibility, allowing your child to build their skills confidently. 👉 Independent Practice: Meaningful assignments allow your child to practice independently while still receiving feedback. 👉 Practical Application: The problem-solving skills your child develops in this course will be valuable in everyday life. 🌐 Why Choose This Class? ⏰ Flexible Learning: With no live lessons, your child can learn at their own pace, making it perfect for busy schedules or students who need more time to master each concept. 📝 Ongoing Feedback: I’ll provide personalized feedback on any work turned in on Tuesdays and Thursdays (EST) to ensure your child progresses and fully understands each concept. 🤔 Does this sound like your child? ❓ Struggles to understand what a complex word problem is really asking? ❓ Lacks confidence when applying math skills to real-world scenarios? ❓ Has difficulty identifying the key information in word problems? ❓ Needs extra support in breaking down and solving multi-step problems? ❓ Finds it challenging to estimate and evaluate if their answers are correct. ❗️If so, this course is exactly what they need. Don’t let two-step word problems hold your child back! Join me in this engaging and effective course today, and watch their confidence in math grow💪🏼. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. I’m excited to support your child on this math journey! 🧠
Learning Goals
Students will use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve 1- and 2-step word problems involving adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions. (Common Core Math Standard: 2.OA.A.1)
Students will solve 2-step word problems using the four operations. Represent them using equations with a letter for the unknown. Assess the reasonableness of answers using a variety of strategies. (Common Core Math Standard: 3.OA.D.8)
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Eureka Math CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Reading & Breaking Down Word Problems
Introduce students to two-step word problems and the concept of breaking down problems into smaller steps. Students will work on reading and identifying the important information in word problems.
1 assignment
9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Drawing Models to Solve Word Problems
Students will learn to represent addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division word problems using models such as tape diagrams to visualize the steps of the problem. Problem types will involve adding to and taking from situations, putting together and taking apart situations, situations involving comparisons, total unknown (multiplication), number of groups unknown (quotative division), and the size of groups unknown (partitive division), and comparison word problems.
1 assignment
31 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Solving Word Problems Using Equations
Students will be introduced to using equations with a letter to represent the unknown. Students will learn how to write equations that align with the two-step word problems.
1 assignment
20 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Assessing the Reasonableness of our Answers
Students will learn to assess the reasonableness of their answers to two-step word problems using mental computation and estimation strategies.
1 assignment
19 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
Whiteboard or paper to take notes and can be used to solve problems during video lessons if desired.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
🎓 C R E D E N T I A L S :
*Certified Elementary Teacher
*Certification as a Reading Specialist
*15+ Years of Teaching Experience
*14 Years of Experience in Michigan and Tennessee Public Schools
*Bachelor’s in Elementary Education & English
*Master’s in Reading
*5+ Years of Eureka Math Teaching Experience
*5 Years of Experience at a Public STEM Academy
*Training in Guided Math Discussions & Math Talks
🎉 F U N F A C T S :
- I can use my hand as a map to show where I live. ✋🏼
- I’m never more than 6 miles from a body of water in my state. 🚤
- Math was my least favorite subject as a student, but it is now one of my favorites! 🧮
- I’m a mom to two kids 🧒👧
- I’m a recovering book hoarder who now loves the library and her Kindle. 📖
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Self-Paced Course
$8
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Ages: 7-12