What's included
80 live meetings
60 in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. 7 or more throughout the classAssessment
Learner progress will be assessed via a letter grade, written report, informal assessment, etc. at request of learner/guardian.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
🎉 New to Outschool? Use code COURTNEY2020 to save $20 🎉 Payments for the upcoming week are processed every Sunday. To avoid being charged for upcoming missed lessons, please contact me before the Sunday when payment is processed. Once payment has been processed for a lesson, refunds will not be provided. However, learners will have the opportunity to make up missed lessons. If the course is paid for in full upon enrollment, learners will have the opportunity to make up missed lessons. Open Resources Curriculum Unit 1: Rigid Transformations and Congruence Unit 2: Dilations, Similarity, and Introducing Slope Unit 3: Linear Relationships Unit 4: Linear Equations and Linear Systems Unit 5: Functions and Volume Unit 6: Associations in Data Unit 7: Exponents and Scientific Notation Unit 8: Pythagorean Theorem and Irrational Numbers Unit 9: Putting It All Together Class Structure/Experience: We will begin each session with an opening activity that introduces the topic. Students will learn and practice NEW concepts. Each session will conclude with a closing summary of what was covered and what's coming next! Teaching Style: Student-Centered !!! LOTS of interactive activities, games and discussions !!! Research proves that a student-centered instructional model is key to learning! Interaction Level: Medium to High !!! Students will have an opportunity to engage with me and each other through games, video clips and discussions! It is my first priority to ensure the safety of all students so open chat and open microphone will be limited. All interactive activities are selected to maximize learning while providing a safe environment to do so! Prior Knowledge: 7th Grade Standards !!! I prefer students to have foundational 7th grade skills before enrolling in my course.
Learning Goals
Students will learn and apply 8th grade concepts purposed to prepare them for 9th grade.
Syllabus
80 Lessons
over 40 WeeksLesson 1:
Moving in the Plane
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Naming the Moves
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Making the Moves
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Coordinate Moves
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
External resources will be used to enhance learning. These resources will be used during class time via screen share or during independent work time. Some external resources used will require student accounts which will be activated and assigned by the teacher at no additional cost to you. The teacher will assign generic (no personal identifiers) username/passwords for each student. The student will only have access to their generic accounts while enrolled in my course. All external resources have been vetted and approved to be appropriate for learning. Many of these external resources will only be utilized via screen share. However, if an approved tool will be used outside of the Zoom platform you will be notified prior too. External resources are: YouTube, Flipgrid, Edpuzzle, Kahoot, Khan Academy, Nearpod, Quizlet, Google Docs and Google Classroom. All external resources will be used to enhance the learning experience and will always follow safety protocols.
Supply List
Notebook/Pencil Whiteboard/Whiteboard Eraser and Marker (optional) Graphing Calculator
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Education from Kennesaw State University
Master's Degree in Education from Georgia State University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Spelman College
Certified 4-8 Educator: Math, Science and English/Language Arts
Experience:
Middle Grades Math: 10+ years
Overall Teaching Experience: 12+ years
Education:
BA, Psychology
MA, Teaching
ED.S, Instructional Technology
Certifications:
Teaching
Online Learning Endorsement
Educational Leadership
Additional Technology Certifications:
Microsoft Innovative Educator
NearPod Certified Educator
Minecraft Certified Educator
Reviews
Live Group Course
$100
weekly or $4,000 for 80 classes2x per week, 40 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
2-18 learners per class