Building Blocks of Math
Intensive focus on math facts and basic computation
Class size:
minimum 8, maximum 14
Additional fees:
$0
Class time: (Meets once/week)
(Tues-4) 1:30-2:50
(Wed-2) 10:10-11:30
Pre-requisites for class:
None
Graduation requirement:
N/A
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Course Description
This course helps students learn and practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts through explicit instruction, hands-on learning activities, skill and drills, timed tests, and games. Topics may include adding with carrying, subtracting with borrowing, elapsed time, making change, etc.
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We will be using the Saxon 5/4 workbook for coursework. Please look through this table of contents to make sure your child is ready for this material OR needs to advance to the next level. We do not have enough time in the year to get through every lesson, so you may want to purchase the Solutions Manual and complete the missed lessons at home.
NOTE: We use a different program for multiplication facts (first semester) that I will print and send home for homework that the parent grades.
​​Course Objectives
• Learn math facts to fluency
• Strengthen basic math skills
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with peers during gameplay
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Classwork / Homework
Students will practice math facts daily at home using a combination of free online fact practice websites, skill and drill sheets, and flash cards.
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Weekly time commitment: approximately 1 ½ hours/week
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Required Books & Materials
Required Workbook: Students will use this book for homework and instruction lessons in class. The teacher will grade the material. ​​
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Notebook paper
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pencil for every class
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Folder for homework/paperwork
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It is helpful for students to have a set of multiplication flashcards for at-home practice during first semester. Not required.