Charissa Anderson

Location:  In Person in Valencia on Wednesdays and ONLINE on Fridays

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Homework:  Students will be required to do 1-2 hours of homework each week, depending on their math background.  This is a FLIPPED classroom!  Students should watch the Khan Academy lesson prior to the Wednesday class so that they have an introduction to the topic.  In class time will be used for mastery lessons and activities.

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PreReqs:  Please make sure your student has completed through 7th grade math skills for PreAlgebra, and completed a PreAlgebra class for our Algebra class!

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Math success requires true mastery. This course combines the Khan Academy program with a weekly 60-minute in-person session on Wednesdays, a 60 minute group collaborative homework session on Wednesdays, and a Friday 60 minute live online session.  This has been designed to support students in building strong mathematical understanding and confidence.

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Khan Academy emphasizes concept-based learning, offering challenging material that encourages students to learn from their mistakes and grow.  This online program includes both instruction and exercises to complete.  Students will watch the assigned lessons prior to class on Wednesday.  

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The Wednesday class follows a flipped classroom model. Students will watch instructional videos and complete introductory practice problems on Khan Academy before attending class.  Our In-person sessions will focus on reviewing key concepts, strengthening understanding, and applying skills through collaborative problem-solving. Students will also develop note-taking strategies and work together to tackle more complex problems.  The Wednesday class is TWO HOURS, organized as follows:

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PreAlgebra:

1:15 - 2:10 - PreAlgebra Teacher Instruction 

2:15 - 3:15 - PreAlgebra group work on homework and additional work practice

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Algebra:

1:15 - 2:10 - Algebra group work on previous week's homework and additional work practice

2:15 - 3:15 - Algebra Teacher Instruction 

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The Friday class for Pre-Algebra and Algebra students  is an additional one-hour live online class, providing extra time for discussion, questions, and deeper exploration of concepts.  Any issues that students are having with their homework can be addressed at this time.

 

PreAlgebra:  Friday, 9:00 - 9:50
Algebra:  Friday, 10:00 - 10:50

 

At the end of each unit, students will complete a 20-minute individual assessment. These assessments help both parents and instructors identify areas where additional support may be needed.

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Khan Academy promotes a growth mindset by encouraging students to learn from challenges and celebrate their progress.