In this small class, students do grade 6 level math.  I help students see themselves as confident and competent mathematicians who are able to apply their math knowledge both in and out of the classroom. 
  
We focus on building confidence with a mathematical toolkit, conceptual understanding, learning strategies and reasoning skills. 

I expect students to come to class with videos on, pencils and handouts (or a notebook) ready!

I assign home practice after each class.  Those students who want to master the concepts will want to complete this work each week.  It will take about 1-2 hours per week.  

After each unit, there is a formal assessment.  Students will write a test online and they get their mark immediately after completing it.  

We will follow the Fishtank Learning curriculum (from an extremely successful Massachusetts charter school) which is rigorous and problem-based.  This program has an excellent track record of preparing students for college and beyond.  

Our lessons are divided into eight units:
Unit 1  
Understanding and Representing Ratios
Unit 2
Unit Rates and Percent
Unit 3
Multidigit and Fraction Computation
Unit 4
Rational Numbers
Unit 5
Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
Unit 6
Equations and Inequalities
Unit 7
Geometry
Unit 8 
Statistics

Structure of Classes:
- students build community through discussion of non-math topic
- learn new concept
- practice concept with teacher
- work individually on problem set questions 
- homework practice provided after class 

Class Interaction:
- Teacher and students share an interactive white board
- Guided notes may be provided for each class, just prior to the session
- Handouts with problem sets and answer keys are provided after each class
- Students are encouraged to participate and write on the interactive whiteboard