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Introductory MS Mathematics: Gamified Level 6, Part One with Tammy Parker
Recorded course taught by Tammy Parker for Middle School Gamified Math
Summary

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Gamification brings Math alive! Middle school is an excellent time to discover, re-discover, or foster a love for the fascinating world of mathematics. This course takes students on Quests that build 6th-grade mathematical skills in Number Systems, Operations, Fractions, Ratios, Rates, Percents, and Integers. Help your student find the joy of learning!

Instructor: Tammy Parker

Course Description: Math can be interesting and fun! Introductory MS Mathematics: Gamified Level 6, Part One is a sound instructional journey in a gamified format; this is not a supplement… it is a comprehensive Math course! Weekly Quests include videos, class instruction, colorful textbook assignments, workbook assignments, Quizlet, & games/puzzles. During Part One of this course, students will advance and solidify their knowledge of 6th-grade mathematics, problem-solving, and vocabulary related to Number Systems, Operations, Multiplying Fractions, Dividing Fractions, Ratios, Rates, Percents, and Integer Concepts. In addition to the daily homework and making use of the tools & games mentioned above, there are weekly evaluations (8 quizzes, 4 Section Tests, and a two-part Final Exam). Following this course, your student can continue exploring the exciting world of gamified math with Introductory MS Mathematics: Gamified Level 6, Part Two.

IMPORTANT: Join the Quizlet Class with this link:

https://quizlet.com/join/yacjUPrjU

Special notes

This is Part One of a 2-part course. Students are encouraged to register for Part Two as well. In addition to class instruction, there will be other interactive video lessons.

Total classes

13

Duration

55 minutes

Suggested grade level

6th grade (advanced 5th grade or older student in need of a solid foundation.)

Suggested credit

One full semester Mathematics

Outline

Course Outline:

Classes 1-4: Understanding the Number System and Operations

Classes 5-6: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

Classes 7-10: Ratios, Rates, and Percents

Classes 11-12: Integer Concepts

Class 13: Course Review and Final Exam

Materials

  • Course Materials:

    Printed: TWO Books (These are utilized for both Part One and Part Two of this course). Students will need copies of both books that have not been written in yet. (See https://www.bookfinder.com for the best prices): Both this TEXTBOOK and WORKBOOK are NOT used in numerical order, please see the Syllabus and Weekly Quests for which pages to use when.

  • TEXTBOOK: Everything You Need to Ace Math in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (2016) ISBN-13: 978-0761160960

  • WORKBOOK: Spectrum 6th Grade Math Workbook (2014) ISBN-13: 978-1483808741

  • Online resource: This course utilizes free Quizlet sources and free PDF files.  Students in this teacher-created Quizlet class have unlimited, free access to Test and Learn modes for the sets in those classes. A student must “join” this class on Quizlet for this feature to work correctly.  This is an additional study resource and not part of Caravel.

Homework

Homework will be detailed per class and will include instructional videos, reading, class instruction, workbook exercises, Quizlet practice, games/puzzles, and a Caravel Mini-Quiz.

There will also be four Section Tests and a Final Exam on Caravel.

Students should expect to put in a minimum of one hour a day, five days a week for the coursework.

Parents should note that the answer keys in each book are for the student’s use to check themselves as they practice their daily work.

Prerequisites

None

Course name
Introductory MS Mathematics: Gamified Level 6, Part One with Tammy Parker
Instructor
Tammy Parker
Semester
Recorded
Category
Math ➤ Gamified Math
Grade levels
Middle School
Editor
Mike Parker
Start time
December 29th, 2022 at 12:00 AM ET
Course type
Recorded, free with subscription
Relative due dates
Relative due dates are disabled for this course.
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Tammy Parker
tparker@pmamentor.com

Tammy Parker teaches Mathematics (Gamified), Business & Entrepreneurship, Career Explorations, Literature, and Logic. She is the founder of Professional Mentor Associates (PMA), which offers Accountability Mentoring, Mom Mentoring, Tutoring, Homeschool Consulting, and Career Exploration Mentoring.

Tammy has a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Michigan State University. Over the past thirty years, while homeschooling her six children & beyond, her true passion for education and mentoring became evident.

She shares her experience and expertise to help others succeed and ignite their own passion for becoming lifelong learners.

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