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ESL Class for Math Lovers 2: Math Word Puzzles #ESL #Math #Stem

A weekly ESL Math word problems class with popular & exciting topics to learn, review and practice covering 2nd Grade/ Year 2 math ,e.g. addition, subtraction, geometry, time, money, measurement and more. #academic
Teacher Dianna, BA English, TEFL ESL EAL
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(8)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per week
Mastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. included

Class Experience

US Grade 2
Looking to get your child more practice with  Math ESL story problems? 
Does your child love Maths, let's put the 2 together ,. . . ESL Math word puzzles.

This ongoing enrichment class empowers students to begin to tackle word ESL Math problems to learn, review and practice all crucial and required topics of second grade math, including addition, subtraction, geometry, time, money, measurement and more. 

Each math puzzle presented will unveil multiple solution pathways, encouraging students to think creatively and reason abstractly. Students will grow their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities as well as the skills required to express themselves in an English Speaking environment.

Here’s how we approach each problem:

Problem Analysis- discuss how to break down what the problem is asking us to solve. 
Problem Solving— by drawing pictures, using mental math, or using other strategies.  
Interactive Sharing - We share our answers and discuss strategies collaboratively. 
Strategy Discussion - We will explore strategies to tackle word problems efficiently and confidently. 

Learners will be able to express their answers in full sentences.

Because this class is ongoing, students can enroll at any time. Classes do not build upon each other. 

The topics will rotate according to the schedule below:


Week of Feb. 3 - Addition & Subtraction within 100
Week of Feb. 10 - Money
Week of Feb. 17 - Measurement & Data

Week of Feb. 24 - Addition within 20: Recipes
Week of Mar. 3 - Subtraction within 20: Ice Cream Parlor
Week of Mar. 10 - Addition & Subtraction within 20
Week of Mar. 17 - Geometry & Shapes: What Shape Am I?
Week of Mar. 24 - Time: Transportation

Week of Mar. 31 - Place Value: What Number Am I?
Week of Apr. 7 - Addition & Subtraction within 100: Rebus Readers
Week of Apr. 14 - Money: Yard Sale (coins)
Week of Apr. 21 - Measurement & Data: Paw Patrol

Week of Apr. 28 - Addition within 20: At the Aquarium
Week of May 5 - Subtraction within 20: Toy Story
Week of May 12 - Addition & Subtraction within 20
Week of May 19 - Geometry & Shapes: Minions

Week of May 26 - Time: Visit the Aquarium
Week of Jun. 2 - Place Value: Fairies and Dragons
Week of Jun. 9 - Addition & Subtraction within 100: Hot Wheels and Matchbox
Week of Jun. 16 - Money: Gardening
Week of Jun. 23 - Measurement & Data: Gymnastics

Week of Jun. 30 - Addition within 20: Minecraft
Week of Jul. 7 - Subtraction within 20: Baby Animals
Week of Jul. 14 - Addition & Subtraction within 20: Cooking
Week of Jul. 21 - Geometry & Shapes: Sports

Week of Jul. 28 - Time: Shrek
Week of Aug. 4 - Place Value: Playing Outside
Week of Aug. 11 - Addition & Subtraction within 100: Penguins
Week of Aug. 18 - Money: Pirates
Week of Aug. 25 - Measurement & Data: On a Vacation

Week of Sep. 1 - Addition within 20: Super Mario
Week of Sep. 8 - Subtraction within 20: Nighttime Animals
Week of Sep. 15 - Addition & Subtraction within 20: Bees and Ladybugs
Week of Sep. 22 - Geometry & Shapes: Building Blocks and Legos

Week of Sep. 29 - Time: Basketball
Week of Oct. 6 - Place Value: Donut Shop
Week of Oct. 13 - Addition & Subtraction within 100: Disney Princesses and Marvel Superheroes
Week of Oct. 20 - Money: Despicable Me

Week of Oct. 27 - Measurement & Data: Baking
Week of Nov. 3 - Addition within 20: Soccer
Week of Nov. 10 - Subtraction within 20: Squishmallows
Week of Nov. 17 - Addition & Subtraction within 20: Pokemon

Week of Nov. 24 - Geometry & Shapes: Play-Doh
Week of Dec. 1 - Time: Dinosaurs

Once topics have been cycled through, we will begin again. (There will always be a new set of word problems in each class. A learner who stays enrolled on an ongoing basis will not be presented with the same word problems as any previous class, even if the topic is the same as a previous class.) Occasionally, new topics will be added to the rotation, based on learner's skills and interests.

This class suits students who are in or completed 2nd grade. 

Ready to nurture your child's mathematical growth?

Enroll now and embark on an exciting journey toward mastery of solving Math word puzzles in English.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions. I am so excited to work with your learner!

The class materials will be presented via Google Slides and shared on the teacher's screen only. Learners will need nothing outside of the Outschool Zoom classroom.

Learning Goals

Students will practice how to breakdown a Math story problem to identify what they know and what they need to find.
Develop Math Vocabulary: Learn and use key math terms correctly when solving word problems.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
We have experience working with learners of all abilities, including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ASD and more. Learners of all abilities are welcomed and encouraged to join us in class. Please contact us for more information.
Supply List
Paper and pencil or whiteboard and marker
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2024
5.0
8reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a degreed Enthusiastic Teacher With A Passion for Learning! with over 20 years teaching experience in traditional public, private, online, and home schooled settings.

I have worked within the British, American, Hongkong, China, Japan, Korea, Turkey & Taiwan's English Academic Educational system. I was an ESL teacher the became Head of my Department. I have been Teaching in the UK school system for 8 years now - English Language, Literature and History.

I am a home schooler and had 2 children who have completed their GCSE's. My youngest will be taking hers in a year.

My focus is:

English Language ( Literature, Grammar, Creative writing). 

English Literature ( Poetry, Shakespeare, Post 1914 Prose, 19th-century prose, Text analysis, Literature techniques, etc.)

ESL, EAL, EFL (English as a Second Language) and Linguistics.

ELTS (International English Language Testing System)

Cambridge English Qualifications - taught in schools across Asia.

I am TEFL / TESOL trained. I currently practice and I am constantly expanding my love for languages like, Cantonese, Spanish, Portuguese and more.

My students mainly come from the UK, USA, Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan and Turkey. My courses help students at all levels including Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form and University. I also help Mature Learners who are just curious to learn and grow. I hope you will enjoy my lessons as much as I love making them.

My experiences are as a student and a teacher of Language & Linguistics for adults and children alike, my students inspire and drive me forward. My classes nurture passion and motivate the love of words and language. 

The lessons are planned around a non-native English speaker, focusing on learning the language as well as natural acquisition. 

How will you teach?
My teaching style is dynamic and engaging. The class will be interactive and supportive of all needs. Students will all get the opportunity to participate and complete their own tasks. The class will include a range of teaching methods including questions and answers; individual, paired and group activities; games and songs.   

What's your teaching style?
I am an experienced teacher who is calm, patient and supportive whilst ensuring that the children are constantly learning. The environment will be energetic, passionate and learners will actively participate throughout the class. As an experienced teacher, I am capable of adapting my style to suit the learners needs.

How much will learners get to interact with you and each other?
Students will be active participants throughout each class. Student talk time is expected to be significantly higher than teacher talk time. 

What is the phonics approach in ESL, ELA or EFL?
Phonics is an approach to teaching reading and writing that involves teaching students the association between sounds and the letters that represent them. My Phonics classes are DfE validated full systematic, synthetic phonics program, a way of teaching the building blocks of the English language. The scheme builds and develops the skills and understanding children need to become effective, independent readers and writers. An extensive library of fully-decodable, diverse & dynamic books are also part of the curriculum. It is designed for native or non-native English speakers.


How is literature used in second language teaching?
Literature can make the teaching of a language more fun. It introduces different parts of grammar and sentences in an interactive way. We can talk about interesting topics, encourage students to express their points of view and introduce in depth and current topics.

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weekly
1x per week
25 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
2-6 learners per class

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