Math Foundations
Math Foundations
*Semester Payment Preferred
Tutor: Karen Hustedde
Description: This class will lay a solid foundation – both academically and spiritually – as your student prepares for high school mathematics! Students will study concepts of arithmetic and geometry, further develop their problem-solving skills, see how mathematical concepts are applied in a practical way to everyday life, and strengthen their faith!
Rukavina Academy is excited to be using Master Book’s Principles of Mathematics- Book 1 for this class. Not only does the curriculum build mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills, it also shows students how a biblical worldview affects our approach to math’s various concepts.
So why take an in-person math class? Good Question! Here are my goals in teaching your students.
To give instruction for the upcoming lessons AND have students practice these new skills with guidance (often with games!)
Guide students in building their own Interactive Math Notebook throughout the year, helping students learn how to take notes and giving them a resource to refer to when they need some help.
Encourage students to show their work, as they are more likely to learn from their mistakes and excel in math courses.
Answer specific questions on homework problems.
Monitor students’ understanding of the material through occasional in-class quizzes and at-home tests. Tests will be administered at home by the parent, but I will correct them to assess where each student is at.
Prerequisite: Basic arithmetic knowledge (including fractions & decimals) and sufficient mental development to think through concepts and apply them with problem solving skills.
Placement test:
https://www.masterbooks.com/amfile/file/download/file/749/product/2369/
Text: Principles of Mathematics, Book 1 Set (published by Master Books). Student and Teacher books are both required.
https://www.masterbooks.com/principles-of-mathematics-book-1-set
Supplies: 1” binder, 2 sharpened pencils, eraser, highlighter, scientific calculator.
Homework: About 45 min/day. We will usually cover 4 lessons a week.
Supply fee: $20/student per year (for Interactive Notebook supplies)