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Saxon Math 5/4 First Half
Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 5
Follows Saxon Math Curriculum
Learners will complete the first half of Saxon Math 5/4 in this self-paced course. Optional homework drop-in class as needed: https://outschool.com/classes/math-homework-drop-in-Q2uTCAma#ushxZxpxFU *Learners must have the required books to take this course. The materials are listed in the "Supply List" section. *The Test Book is required to receive a grade. Pacing: The teacher will post for each lesson, which will include the week's teaching videos, lessons, and assignments. The learner...
18 lessons//18 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lessons 1, 2, 3, and 4Week 2Lesson 2Lessons 5, 6, 7, and 8Week 3Lesson 3Lessons 9 and 10 Investigation 1Week 4Lesson 4Lessons 11, 12, 13, and 14Week 5Lesson 5Lessons 15, 16, 17, and 18Week 6Lesson 6Lessons 19 and 20 Investigation 2Week 7Lesson 7Lessons 21, 22, 23, and 24Week 8Lesson 8Lessons 25, 26, 27, and 28Week 9Lesson 9Lessons 29 and 30 Investigation 3 Topic AWeek 10Lesson 10Lessons 31, 32, 33, and 34Week 11Lesson 11Lessons 35, 36, 37, and 38Week 12Lesson 12Lessons 39 and 40 Investigation 4Week 13Lesson 13Lessons 41, 42, 43, and 44Week 14Lesson 14Lessons 45, 46, 47, and 48Week 15Lesson 15Lessons 49 and 50 Investigation 5Week 16Lesson 16Lessons 51, 52, 53, and 54Week 17Lesson 17Lessons 55, 56, 57, and 58Week 18Lesson 18Lessons 59 and 60 Investigation 6 Topic B
- whole number concepts and computation; arithmetic algorithms, geometry and measurement; elapsed time; fractions, decimals and percents; powers and roots; estimation; patterns and sequences; congruency and similarity; and statistics and probability
- add three-digit numbers, subtract numbers with re-grouping, read time, write numbers, estimate arithmetic answers, divide with two-digit answers, multiply three or more factors, simplify fraction answers, use a decimal number line
I have taught and tutored math for about twenty years. I hold a current teaching certificate in K-8 elementary school, with a focus on math. I am halfway to my master's in secondary math. I really enjoy math - it is very relatable to food and money!
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Please contact the teacher if the learner has any questions about the work. 1) "Warm-up Activities" - Learners are expected to complete the warm-up activities. 2) "Lesson Practice" - Learners should complete every problem. The "Lesson Practice" covers the material from the "New Concepts". 3) "Mixed Practice" - Learners should complete every problem. Saxon scaffolds upon previous lessons, so completing all the problems is important. Learners or guardians should check the answers in the "Solutions Book". 4) "Tests" - Guardians should check the answers using the "Solutions book". 5) "Fact Quizzes" - Fact quizzes should be completed with each lesson. No more than one per day should be completed to ensure repetition for learning. 6) "Investigations" - These should be completed as intended. 7) "Topics" - These should be completed as intended. 8) "Supplemental" problems - These are found at the back of the big book for additional problems. They can be completed as needed for additional practice. These will not be reviewed unless a learner requests a specific question.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Progress will be evaluated during the lessons based on learner work. The teacher may contact the learner's guardians as needed. Guardians are welcome to contact the teacher as needed. Progress will be evaluated with the Saxon tests if requesting a grade. Minute fact tests should be completed without any assistance from calculators, parents, etc. Assigned Saxon tests should be completed without assistance from parents or other people. Calculators may or may not be used, and this will be stated by your teacher when the assessment is assigned.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: includedDetails: 1) I can assign grades if requested. The learner must turn in their tests to receive a grade. Please let me know if you are requesting a grade for the semester. 2) I do not grade homework. Learners are welcome to ask individual questions or post photos for homework review. It is not required to submit homework. 3) If the learner is not requesting a grade, submitting "Tests" is not required. 4) The "Solution Manual" contains the answers to the lesson homework and test answers.
1) The previous semester. 2) Placement tests can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/teacherkatemath/placement-tests 3) or approval of the teacher.
Required: 1) Saxon Math Homeschool 5/4 Student Text ISBN: 1591413176 2) Saxon Math Homeschool 5/4 (Tests and Worksheets) ISBN: 1-59141-321-4 Optional: 1) Saxon Math Homeschool 5/4 (Solutions Manual) ISBN: 1-59141-325-7 2) calculator
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
External Resources (optional): This class includes a paid subscription to ixl.com for the duration of this course. This is an optional resource and not required for learners. Learners will be given a username and password upon request. This class also provides matching supplementary lessons from Khan Academy and Splashlearn - both of which you can use without accounts, or create accounts. Both of these resources are optional and not required for this class as well.
Saxon Math Homeschool 5/4 Student Text
Teacher expertise and credentials
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Baker College
Associate's Degree from University of Findlay
I teach a variety of classes, but my favorite class is math! I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a major in elementary/middle school math. I am halfway to my master's degree in math. I also have a degree in farm management, and...
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Self-Paced Class
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18 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 15 learners
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Ages: 7-12