On My Way to Solving Word Problems: Calculate for Cookies! One-On-One

Completed by 6 learners

Ages 7-11

Live 1-on-1 Lessons

In this single-meeting one-on-one, the student will practice solving word problems about money and time as we read a short story.

Jessica Worthen

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(440 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets on demand

30 min

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Meets on Demand

schedule meetings as needed

30 mins

per session

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Class Experience

This one-on-one session allows the student to practice solving word problems using the addition and subtraction of time and money.
Help Bruce and Kate calculate the cost of ingredients and time as they try to surprise their dad with cookies! This short story includes word problems about the addition and subtraction of U.S. dollars as well as time. Students will need to use information from within the reading to deduce answers (with my help, as needed!). There may be a couple non-math questions asked throughout the reading as well. 

Students should have at least some previous knowledge of counting money and telling time. If they are comfortable enough with the text, I invite students to read some of the word problems they'll be solving. I use PowerPoint slides to share the content.

The math will generally be of this nature within the story: They can spend $20 total. The eggs cost $2.00 and the butter is $3.50. How much do they have left to spend? They left the store at 3:05PM. The drive usually takes 8 minutes, but it took 6 minutes longer today. What time will they get home?

Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with specific schedule requests! Many of my one-on-ones are scheduled by parent requests. 

I also offer this in a class size of 1-4 students.

Learning Goals

-Addition and subtraction of U.S. dollars
-Addition and subtraction of minutes and hours
-Practice using information within the text to solve word problems

Other Details

Supply List

Your child may want to have paper and a pencil nearby to jot down information/calculations as needed.

External Resources

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

Meet the teacher

Jessica Worthen

Joined April, 2020

5.0

440reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Science from Boston University

I have a patient teaching approach and strongly believe in specific verbal praise and positive correction. I hope to build students' confidence and inspire them to learn. As a teacher, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a child engage and progress in their learning!