Math Superstars (Level 2)- Challenge Your Math Brain While Having Fun!

Completed by 22 learners

Ages 9-12

Live Group Class

Engage in fun, challenging math problems each week to stay ahead and continue to sharpen your problem-solving skills!

Tonya Harrington, M.Ed.

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(495 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week

2-9 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 6

This class is designed to meet the needs of learners who are gifted in mathematics and thrive on challenge and developing self-confidence while problem-solving. This is a weekly, ONGOING class with 45-minute live meetings. Learners can join and participate at any point as classes are not sequentially skill-building in nature. Level 2 is designed for learners who need a challenge beyond the original Math Superstars class. Teacher recommendation encouraged.

In this class, learners will work together to solve challenging (but fun!) math problems. Each weekly class will begin with a brief mini-lesson that showcases a tip or trick to help learners solve math problems. Learners will then work to solve a variety of math problems designed for gifted learners in grades 4-5. The class atmosphere will be engaging for learners!

The lessons in this ongoing class do not build on each other, and the content is not sequential. The following is a breakdown of the first four weeks, including types of problems learners will solve.

Week of March 31: The problem set will focus on multiplication and percentages. Learners will stretch their math skills to solve real-world problems using critical thinking.

Week of April 7: The problem set will focus on fractions. Learners will stretch their math skills to solve real-world problems using critical thinking.

Week of April 14: The problem set will focus on patterns. Learners will stretch their math skills to solve real-world problems using critical thinking.

Week of April 21: The problem set will focus on logic and algebra. Learners will stretch their math skills to solve real-world problems using critical thinking.

This class is appropriate for young mathematicians who would enjoy a weekly problem-solving challenge! Learners should have a strong foundation in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and an understanding of fractions. This is a great class for accelerated learners who need a little more from their math classes and enjoy critical thinking and problem-solving.

Learning Goals

This class relies on recommendations for differentiating the common core mathematics curriculum for gifted and advanced students. Specifically, students will:
•	Think, reason, make sense, and go deeper 
•	Make generalizations and justify conclusions
•	Pose new mathematical questions of interest to investigate
•	Communicate with peers to generate new ideas
•	Create innovative mathematical problems and solutions

Math problems shared in this class will represent a variety of math standards, including but not limited to:
•	Operations and algebraic thinking
•	Number and operations in base ten
•	Measurement and data
•	Geometry
•	Number and operations- fractions

Other Details

Supply List

When needed, printable handouts will be provided in the Outschool Classroom. Learners will need paper, pencil, and sometimes a calculator.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Tonya Harrington, M.Ed.

Joined October, 2018

4.9

495reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I’m so excited to offer this class as both a teacher who is a math nut and as a mom with kids who love math! I am a certified teacher, and in addition to teaching education courses for the local university, I teach accelerated math to small groups in 3rd – 5th grades. Through my small group teaching experiences and background as a professional educator, I have learned so many great strategies for making early math fun and interactive. I’m looking forward to sharing my enthusiasm and experience with you!