Saxon Math 6/5 Semester 2

Learners will complete the second half of Saxon Math 6/5 in this 18-week long semester course. This course will meet once a week. 

*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. 

Prerequisite:
1) The successful completion of the previous semester of this book series.
2) Placement tests can be found here: https://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool/math/saxon-math (I am not affiliated with this site.) 
3) Approval of the teacher. 

Class and Learner Guidelines:
~Learners bring the student book to each class but do not need to bring the test book or solution manual. Please let your learner know before class begins if they are allowed to write directly in the textbook or not. Some people prefer to reuse the textbook. If learners will not be writing in the textbook, please ensure they are prepared with paper for class.  
~We will use this whiteboard in class the majority of the time: https://whiteboard.fi/TeacherKate - you can access this any time to get yourself familiar with this feature. You can use this website to do your homework as needed as well. This website allows me to see all the learners' work. Please ensure your learner understands that the expectation of this course is that they will attempt each problem to the best of their ability. When not using whiteboard.fi, we will use the Zoom whiteboard as needed, so please help your learner understand where the annotate feature can be found. I encourage my learners to answer questions on the screen using the annotate feature and work together in class. I may also at times use my document camera. Learners may be requested to use the annotate feature at this time as well.
~Mute function - Please help your learner understand how to use the mute button. I encourage my learners to control their own mute button. They should stay on mute and unmute themselves when they would like to talk.  
~Chatbox - Learners will also be encouraged to answer questions using the chatbox. Learners can type the answers into the chatbox if we are giving other learners time to think about the problems. If learners are able to spell, they may also then privately message me to let me know they are unsure of the topic. If there is a lot of background noise at the learner's location, the chatbox is a great tool. 
~Class start time - I try to arrive and open class 5 minutes early. This allows learners to arrive early to check settings and chat with their friends in class before class begins. The class will begin on time. 
~Camera/Video - I do not require the camera to be on the entire class time, however, I do need to see the learner at the start of each class. As the course goes on and I learn each learner's voice, verbal recognition is sufficient. However, with video off, if the learner is not replying, I do not know if they are confused or distracted. I prefer video on with all of my math courses. 
~Recordings - Outschool automatically records all classes. I publish my math courses to be visible to learners so that they may review class time as needed. **However, I cannot publish the recordings if I show the book on the recording.** This allows my learners to review content as needed, without having to message me, then wait for it to be published. I do try to keep myself on "spotlight" so that learner video is not published in the recording. 
~Environment - Class time is relatively relaxed. I try to keep the tone of the class light and fun. I use real-world examples, such as food and animals. Math is fun and can be funny, and I like my classes lively and interesting. I want my learners to feel comfortable asking me questions about the topic to ensure they do grasp the concepts.  I do request learners to raise their hand to provide an answer to problems and questions.
~Teaching method/materials - I use manipulatives and physical objects whenever possible. I prefer to use a lot of colors to help with explanations. The majority of the class will be used with a whiteboard or with my document camera. I may also screen share websites at times. 

Before class:
Learners are expected to watch teaching videos that I have created of the "New Concepts" and examples. This will not be covered in class.

Class time:
We will complete the "Lesson Practice" ("Practice Set") during class each week. Learners should come to class prepared with their student book and pencil. They should have paper if needed. At times, the class can be quite fast-paced. There is a lot of material to cover. Learners should contact me if they have any questions about the material. 

Homework:
After each class, I will post a summary of what we did in class and the assigned homework. 
Homework expectations are listed below in the "Homework" section.
A subscription to the math portion of ixl.com is included in this course.

Content:
Semester 2, 18 classes, February - June :  
Tests 12-23

Week 1: Lessons 61, 62, 63, 64, 65
Week 2: Lessons 66, 67, 68, 69, 70
Week 3: Lessons Investigation 7, 71, 72, 73
Week 4: Lessons 74, 75, 76, 77
Week 5: Lessons 78, 79, 80, Investigation 8 
Week 6: Lessons Topic B, 81, 82, 83, 84
Week 7: Lessons 85, 86, 87, 88
Week 8: Lessons 89, 90, Investigation 9, 91
Week 9: Lessons 92, 93, 94, 95
Week 10: Lessons 96, 97, 98, 99
Week 11: Lessons 100, Investigation 10, 101, 102
Week 12: Lessons 103, 104, 105, 106
Week 13: Lessons 107, 108, 109, 110
Week 14: Lessons Investigation 11, 111, 112, 113
Week 15: Lessons 114, 115, 116, 117
Week 16: Lessons 118, 119, 120, Investigation 12, Topic C

Class topics can be found in the table of contents found here: https://www.christianbook.com/saxon-math-65-third-ed-student/9781591413189/pd/793184 - I am not affiliated with this website nor am I suggesting it, I am only showing the table of contents. 

Grades, Scoring:
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.
 
Extra help: I offer a homework drop-in class (for current semester learners) upon request, through this class link:  
https://outschool.com/classes/saxon-math-homework-drop-in-Q2uTCAma#ushxZxpxFU

**I run my live Semester 1 classes from the first week of September to the end of January. 
**I run my live Semester 2 classes from the first week of February to the beginning of June. 
**I run my live Summer review course from mid-June to mid-August.
**I offer flex classes if you would like to take the class at a time different than that schedule.