Meaningful Math: Taking the "Problem" Out of Word Problems.
In this 4 week class learners will tackle real world math problems and learn to apply real world situations to abstract problems.
Mary Eleanora Fimbel
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(175)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
This class will take learners through basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and real life problems to see how math is relivent to real life. While we will use basic operations we will also be tackling multi-step and multi operation real life word problems. Week 1: Get to know each other. Word problem temperature check to see what is most challanging to learners. Week 2: Breaking down word problems. How many questions are in this problem? Week Three: Practice with problems. Break into small groups or individually (learners choice) to solve a series of word problems. Regroup and discuss challenges and strategies for solving. Week 4: Create your own word problem adventure. Between weeks 3 and 4 learners will submit their own word problems for the class to slove. During week four we will break into small groups and tackle the problems with our new skills!
Learning Goals
Learners will have a better understanding of word problems and how to solve them.
Learners will become more confident in their ablities to breakdown problems into manageable steps.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Occationally when students are creating problems or drawing pictures to help solve problems there may be comments or ideas shared that may differ from the views of others in the class. Please discuss how to handle these situations with your learner before class.
Supply List
Paper and pencils or electronic device that learner can write and draw with.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
175reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Mrs. Fimbel is a math enthusiast and has taught Elementary students for 10 years. She has taught this class as part of an interdisciplinary enrichment group in public school for 3 years.Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-10 learners per class
