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Mathletes Mastery: 8th Grade Intensive

Fast-Paced Math Mastery! Conquer fears and explore engaging pre-algebra and algebra concepts like equations, graphing, functional relationships & more with a licensed educator. Fun, interactive, and perfect for building confidence at home.
Mathletes by Tara Laczynski
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2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Each week, learners will receive homework pages with practice problems to reinforce the lessons covered in class. These pages are designed to be manageable and help solidify their understanding of key concepts. Additionally, a supporting YouTube review video will be provided to guide students through the homework and offer helpful explanations for any challenging concepts. This combination of practice and review ensures that learners have the support they need to succeed!
Progress Report
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Monthly newsletters

Class Experience

🎉 Welcome to Mathletes – Your Learner’s Ultimate 8th Grade Math Mastery Journey! 🎉

Empower your learner to excel in 8th-grade math with confidence in this year-long, fast-paced program! With certified educators passionate about making math engaging and approachable, Mathletes creates a supportive and exciting space for learners to thrive.

📅 Mathletes Weekly Schedule 📅

Week 1 (Monday, January 6, 2025)
📌 Lesson 1: Real Number Exploration
📌 Lesson 2: Real Number Exploration

Week 2 (Monday, January 13, 2025)
📌 Lesson 3: Squared, Cubed Roots & Perfect Squares
📌 Lesson 4: Squared, Cubed Roots & Perfect Squares

Week 3 (Monday, January 20, 2025)
📌 Lesson 5: Powers & Exponents
📌 Lesson 6: Powers & Exponents

Week 4 (Monday, January 27, 2025)
📌 Lesson 7: Computation with Monomials
📌 Lesson 8: Computation with Monomials

Week 5 (Monday, February 3, 2025)
📌 Lesson 9: Scientific Notation
📌 Lesson 10: Scientific Notation

Week 6 (Monday, February 10, 2025)
📌 Lesson 11: Solving Equations
📌 Lesson 12: Solving Equations

Week 7 (Monday, February 17, 2025)
📌 Lesson 13: Solving Multi-Step Equations
📌 Lesson 14: Solving Multi-Step Equations

Week 8 (Monday, February 24, 2025)
📌 Lesson 15: Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
📌 Lesson 16: Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Week 9 (Monday, March 3, 2025)
📌 Lesson 17: Slope & Rate of Change
📌 Lesson 18: Slope & Rate of Change

Week 10 (Monday, March 10, 2025)
📌 Lesson 19: Properties of Linear & Functional Relationships
📌 Lesson 20: Properties of Linear & Functional Relationships

Week 11 (Monday, March 17, 2025)
📌 Lesson 21: Graphing Linear Functions from Tables
📌 Lesson 22: Graphing Linear Functions from Tables

Week 12 (Monday, March 24, 2025)
📌 Lesson 23: Slope Intercept Form
📌 Lesson 24: Slope Intercept Form

Week 13 (Monday, March 31, 2025)
📌 Lesson 25: Linear Relationship Applications
📌 Lesson 26: Linear Relationship Applications

Week 14 (Monday, April 7, 2025)
📌 Lesson 27: Introduction of Linear Systems
📌 Lesson 28: Introduction of Linear Systems

Week 15 (Monday, April 21, 2025)
📌 Lesson 29: Solving Systems by Graphing
📌 Lesson 30: Solving Systems by Graphing

Week 16 (Monday, April 28, 2025)
📌 Lesson 31: Solving Systems by Elimination
📌 Lesson 32: Solving Systems by Elimination

Week 17 (Monday, May 5, 2025)
📌 Lesson 33: Solving Systems by Substitution
📌 Lesson 34: Solving Systems by Substitution

Week 18 (Monday, May 12, 2025)
📌 Lesson 35: Solutions to Linear Systems
📌 Lesson 36: Solutions to Linear Systems

Week 19 (Monday, May 19, 2025)
📌 Lesson 37: Linear System Applications
📌 Lesson 38: Linear System Applications

Week 20 (Monday, May 26, 2025)
📌 Lesson 39: Scatter Plots
📌 Lesson 40: Scatter Plots

✨ Teacher Expertise:

Our educators bring years of classroom experience and proven strategies to create engaging, personalized lessons. They help learners build confidence and master essential pre-algebra and algebra skills.

👋🏼 What Makes Mathletes Special?

📌 Mastering 8th Grade Math Skills: Learners gain confidence as they tackle pre-algebra and algebra concepts, including equations, graphing, and functional relationships—all aligned with 8th-grade standards.

📌 Dynamic Classroom Community: Homeschool and traditional learners collaborate in a respectful, friendly environment that inspires curiosity and growth.

📌 Interactive Learning with Nearpod: Lessons are personalized to allow students to share work, ask questions, and get real-time feedback tailored to their unique needs.

📓 Inside the Classroom:

Each week, learners explore new topics with warm-ups to review and reinforce previous lessons. Using the "I do, we do, you do" approach, learners receive guided practice and transition to independent exercises. Sessions wrap up with a student-chosen Gimkit game for fun, skill reinforcement!

📚 Ongoing Support for Learners & Families:

📌 Weekly Practice Printables: Teacher-created materials for five days of independent practice, supported with YouTube answer keys for review.

📌 Monthly Newsletters: Stay informed with updates, weekly topics, and tips to support your learner’s progress.

💻 Interactive Learning with Nearpod:

Nearpod empowers learners to actively participate—whether sharing work, asking questions, or solving problems. Lessons are delivered through Zoom screen share and accommodate both digital learners and those who prefer paper and pencil.

🎉 **Let’s Make Math Magic Happen! Enroll Now! 🎉

With Mathletes, your learner will conquer math fears, master 8th-grade pre-algebra and algebra skills, and gain confidence—all while having fun and connecting with others. Let’s set your learner up for success in math and beyond!

Learning Goals

Learners will catch up to, meet, or exceed grade-level expectations in math, depending on their individual needs. Each session is designed to address gaps, strengthen foundational skills, and provide opportunities for enrichment and advanced challenges.
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Learning Needs
At Mathletes, we welcome all learners, including those who are neurodivergent. Our experienced educators tailor lessons to support diverse needs, creating an inclusive environment where every student can thrive and succeed in math.
Parental Guidance
Learners will use Nearpod and Gimkit during the camp. No logins are required—just the provided link to access both platforms. These tools make learning engaging and fun while mastering key math concepts!
Pre-Requisites
Completion of a 7th grade curriculum
Supply List
Paper (notebook or loose-leaf)
Whiteboard and marker (optional, but recommended for interactive problem-solving)
Any preferred tools or materials for learning (e.g., calculator, ruler, or favorite math supplies)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Tess Fife
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Tara Laczynski
Florida Teaching Certificate
Chantal Macias
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Zac Brown
Master's Degree in Education from Nova Southeastern University
Chantal Macias
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Cincinnati
Zac Brown
Our educators are certified math teachers with years of experience, specializing in creating engaging, supportive learning environments that help students of all levels succeed and build confidence in their math skills.

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Ages: 12-14
2-6 learners per class

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