Overcoming Math Anxiety! - Intuitive Math Skills for the ACT, SAT and Life
Build math confidence through this self-paced program based on ACT- and SAT-style math. We've had dramatic results over 35 years teaching intuitive math to math-anxious students. Creative activities and puzzles keep students motivated!
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Students self-evaluate after each lesson.Grading
Students self-assess as they move through the program.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
Students work through the self-paced program at their own speed and comfort level. The program teaches math problem-solving tools that are different from tools taught in standard math classes in that they draw on more intuitive skills. Even math phobic students have these intuitive skills but have generally not been taught how to apply them to math. The program is also a powerful learning tool for students who are very good at math. These students already use intuitive tools and can use this program to advance their skills. The program consists of an Introduction, five specific units and a follow up, including an index. Each unit consists of four to six learning days, and each learning day covers five study questions. Each study question consists of a math problem involving a number of math patterns. The questions are based on typical ACT or SAT math problems. For each math problem, a complete explanation is given demonstrating how to apply intuitive tools to that type of problem. Demonstrations include diagrams and examples and are designed to be easily readable and understandable. In total, the program covers 101 ACT- or SAT-style math problems encompassing all of the math patterns typically found on these exams. Upon completing each unit, students earn "rewards", which consist of stories, videos, and puzzles that enforce visual and kinesthetic learning styles. The program can be used in conjunction with studying actual ACT or SAT math problems. Teacher Support: During the duration of the program support is available for any technical problems or general questions about using the program. Please note that there is no support for going over math questions in the program or other math questions or homework. The teacher does not provide feedback or evaluation of a student's progress or suggestions for how to approach math in classes. The program is designed to be fully self-explanatory, which helps us keep the cost of the program affordable. Students can continue to use the program for a full year but technical support ends after the designated number of weeks of the program.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to use their existing intuitive skills for organizing complex numerical information in new ways.
Students will learn new intuitive math tools and expand their problem-solving repertoire.
Students will improve on ACT or SAT Math.Students will feel more comfortable with math and will understand that they have intuitive tools to solve math problems in a way that makes sense for them.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction
Learn about how to use the program and about what intuitive math is. Lesson 2:
General Strategies
Study general strategies for various types of math problems. Lesson 3:
Strategies for Specific Math Patterns
Study specific strategies for specific types of math patterns. Lesson 4:
Power Strategies for 101 ACT- and SAT-Style Math Problems
Study full explanations of intuitive strategies for 101 math problems based on patterns on the ACT and SAT exams. Includes rewards. Other Details
Learning Needs
Specifically addresses math anxiety and math phobia. Strategies are also appropriate for students with LD or ADHD and those with test anxiety. Strategies are also appropriate for gifted math students.
Pre-Requisites
No specific prereqs. We assume that students in 9th to 12th grade have taken some basic math.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I've taught intuitive math strategies, along with problem solving for logic, science, and verbal problems for 35 years. I'm the author of the Barron's LSAT and MCAT books, Intuitive Math - 100+ Power Strategies for ACT and SAT Math, Building Math Confidence, and Cognella LSAT Roadmap.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$30
weekly or $120 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 15-18
