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Practice Makes Perfect! Skill Building to Prepare for Pre-Algebra (Ages 10 - 13)

This 4-day camp is a great way for learners to get introduced to pre-algebra topics, or strengthen their skills before moving into Algebra 1. Critical thinking activities and puzzles with instruction will be used to help reinforce skills!
Lisa M Holland, Certified Math Teacher, MA, BS
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(254)
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What's included

4 live meetings
2 in-class hours

Class Experience

Using a power point presentation, we will do a quick review of skills needed to be able to solve the puzzle/game of the day.  We will discuss strategies for solving problems, and volunteers will be called on to share their solutions.  Students can also use the chat box to share solutions.  A deeper dive into instruction will be provided as needed.  During the 4 days, students can expect to work on the following:

Class 1:  Solving a Decoder Puzzle to Practice Order of Operations 
Class 2:  Using Emoji Puzzles to Solve Addition and Subtraction Equations 
Class 3:  Adding and Subtracting Integers (Kakooma game if there's time, or examples will be shared in the Classroom)
Class 4:  Solving a Decoder Puzzle to Multiply and Divide Integers

Students in this course should have some understanding of how to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.  We will build on these skills to include operations with integers, and use this knowledge to solve equations and evaluate expressions.

Learning Goals

Students participating in this class will:

-practice basic math operations (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing)
-evaluate expressions using the order of operations (PEMDAS)
-use inverse operations to solve equations
-review problem solving strategies that can be used to help solve word problems
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Parental Guidance
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Supply List
Students should have notebook paper and something to write with while in class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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254reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Maryland, Baltimore County
I LOVE math!  I love finding creative and interesting ways to deliver instruction while helping students build their math sense.  After 25 years of teaching Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2 to students with a variety of skill levels, including 5 years teaching online to students learning from home, I feel uniquely qualified to provide learners with the tools they need to become masters of mathematics!

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$30

for 4 classes
4x per week, 1 week
30 min

Completed by 53 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
2-8 learners per class

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