What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. 1-2 throughout the classLetter Grade
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Welcome to Place Value Powerhouse! This asynchronous course is designed for your child to learn about place value at their own pace. Through engaging video lessons and downloadable worksheets, your child will explore the concept of place value, understand the importance of each digit in a number, practice writing numbers in written form, and develop strategies for comparing multi-digit numbers.
Learning Goals
Write numbers in written form (e.g., 321 = three hundred twenty-one)
Identify the value of each digit in a multi-digit number based on its place (ones, tens, hundreds, etc.)
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Unleashing the Secret Code: Identifying Digit Value
Crack the code of numbers! Learn how the position of a digit unlocks its hidden power and how it affects the overall value of a number.
1 assignment
10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Word Power! Writing Numbers in Style
Numbers are more than just digits! Learn how to transform numbers into impressive written words, mastering a key skill for solving word problems and showcasing your number knowledge.
1 assignment
9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
The Great Number Showdown: Comparing Multi-digit Numbers
Get ready for the Great Number Showdown! This lesson equips you with strategies to compare multi-digit numbers, figuring out which is greater than, less than, or equal to another. It's a number race, and you're the ultimate number trainer!
1 assignment
11 mins of video lessons
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Arizona State University
Master's Degree in Engineering (General) from Politehnica University of Bucharest
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Morgan State University
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Notre Dame of Maryland University Women's College
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Notre Dame of Maryland University Women's College
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (General) from Politehnica University of Bucharest
Bachelor's Degree in Physics from IUPUI
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Ancuta holds years of experience in power engineering and customer service. She has studied power engineering in undergraduate and graduate school, and she has also received a certification in psycho-pedagogy. As a parent, she enjoys homeschooling her child and has crafted her own curriculum to meet her son's needs, including overcoming speech delays. Ancuta has years of experience in professional training, sales, and tutoring. She continues her passion for teaching, as she believes that understanding the importance to math as it relates to the world around us is vital for young minds to understand.
Fun Facts:
-She is five feet tall and has been mistaken as her client's daughter
-She is originally from Dracula's country (Romania)
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Angeline is currently enrolled in a nursing program and plans to study accounting afterwards. Since she was a young girl, she has strived to work in healthcare and be an entrepreneur. She finds great value in mathematics, as Angeline recognizes the importance of it to all parts of life. She hopes that supporting students can lead them to recognizing the value of knowledge, especially as it pertains to math.
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-She loves dancing
-She believes that math is really fun to learn and do
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Calenna (Cal) studies philosophy and studio art, and they also hold a Master's in Liberal Studies. Since they were a young child, Calenna has had a passion for teaching. Cal's parents were born in impoverished areas, and she grew up with financial struggles. They have seen firsthand how important education and access to quality education can make a difference, one student at a time. They believe that working as a tutor and mentor can be more impactful than being under the constraints of the educational systems in place. They have been a mentor, sports coach, and tutor for over a decade. Calenna loves tutoring and supporting her fellow coaches to make the world a better place, one student at a time.
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-Their "special interests" are anime and Marvel Comics
-They played field hockey and lacrosse at high school and collegiate levels
-They had multiple learning disabilities undiagnosed until they were an adult
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Carmen has a Bachelor's degree in biophysics; she also has much experience in tutoring students in multiple subjects, including biology and chemistry. She has a passion for finding different ways to explain concepts, as Carmen finds it extremely rewarding to see her students have their "eureka moment," especially after running into trouble with it.
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-Her favorite one-liner is y = mx + b
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Joshua K (Josh) holds a degree in Biological Science, as well as Fish and Wildlife Technology. Josh holds a great passion for the environment and has held many positions relating to environmental issues throughout his career. While the nature of his work is seasonal, he takes the extra time to care for himself and his family. One of his career goals is to create a business with his pythons. Throughout his youth, Josh has always found great value in education, whether it was at school or at home with his sister. Tutoring works for Josh because he loves learning and helping others learn, too.
Fun Facts:
-He was born and raised in Canada
-His undergraduate college changed has name since he graduated
-He has pythons (yes, the snakes)
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Ray holds a degree in Psychology and has completed coursework as high as Calculus III. He enjoys being in education because he excels at determining the strengths and weaknesses of students, as well as supporting them where needed. He has a knack for breaking down complex concepts into ways that students can always understand. He hopes to continue helping students conquer their fear of math, making learning fun, and most of all, making smile.
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-Ray makes educational board and card games
-He hopes to publish his own games in the near future
-He enjoys board games, superheroes, and various video games in his free time
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Mactavius is currently a full-time student studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Media Arts Technology & Production; he also has experience in nuclear engineering. Mac has been tutoring since he was in middle school in various subjects. He deeply enjoys teaching other students and his peers in Calculus, Physics, and many other subjects that relate to math.
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We have plenty of other coaches! Hope to see you soon 😊
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Ages: 8-10