This is a FLEX class with communication posts, activities, resources, and/or assignments to keep students engaged. FLEX courses do not have live meetings, however I am willing to provide 1:1 instruction if extra support is needed. Students should plan to solve problems and complete activities independently using the provided resources. In addition, student/ teacher interaction will occur through a variety of discussion topics on Outschool and Nearpod.  There will be real-life scenario questions and/or projects relevant to the skills covered in this class. Other games and activities (Quizizz, Kahoot, Prodigy, Arcademics, etc) will be included to ensure high quality interaction between all participants.  

Students will receive a progress report to identify and tackle any challenges. Individualized instruction and extra support are provided to accommodate all learners. With effort, success will be evident in this class.

Elementary students are welcome to enroll and get a head start on higher-level math!  This course will also offer remediation for students that may have gaps in their math foundation.  I offer differentiated instruction and provide a variety of assignments and tasks to reach all students. 

Students will receive and be responsible for watching videos, reviewing handouts, and completing activities and assignments weekly for each skill taught in this course. Email is an alternative option to receive responses in a timely manner.  There will be posts on the classroom page to keep communication open.  This course is similar to the live class,  but is an alternative means for learners who cannot participate in the scheduled live classes due to scheduling conflicts, comfort level or unfamiliarity with the live version of the class.  This also provides learners an opportunity to engage with the teacher and classmates through weekly guided discussions.  I will provide ongoing feedback to learners and respond to questions or concerns. This flexible learning course will offer a sense of community so we can each learn from each other's observations, thinking, and experiences.

Self-discipline and motivation are necessary for success. Students are also encouraged to ask/answer questions that are posted in the classroom.  

PREREQUISITES:  Students should be comfortable with basic fractions, basic multiplication and division facts, and decimal operations which are taught in the elementary level. 

Here are the skills taught and a sample schedule.  The schedule and levels will be adjusted as needed (determined by individual student growth and need).  The class can exceed the 12 weeks to allow for extra time and support if needed.

Week 1: Exponents and perfect squares 
Week 2: Fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents
Week 3: Integers, absolute value, ratios
Week 4: Multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers
Week 4: Solve single-step and multi-step practical problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers
Week 5: Solve practical problems involving operations with integers
Week 6: Circumference and area of a circle
Week 6: Area and perimeter of triangles and rectangles.
Week 7: Coordinate Plane
Week 7: Congruence of segments, angles, and polygons.
Week 8: Circle graph data
Week 9: Mean, Median, Mode, Range
Week 9: Proportional relationships
Week 10: One-step linear equations
Week 11: One-step linear inequalities
Week 12: Review, support, putting it all together!