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)