COURSE CURRICULUM
AGE 8: Place values, introduction to fractions, multiplication/division lesson
Topics Covered:
Understanding what multiplication and division is and why it is used
Introduction to multiplication tables
Multiplying by 10, 100 and 1,000
Rounding to the nearest 10’s, 100’s and 1,000’s place
Introduction to fractions and how to use them
Addition of multiple large numbers
Subtraction with regrouping with 10s, 100s and 1,000s
Addition and subtraction word problems
Addition and subtraction 2 step word problems
Introduction of perimeter and area of simple shapes
Perimeter of polygons with missing side lengths
Telling time using a clock
Arithmetic patterns
Commutative property of addition and multiplication
Associative property of addition and multiplication
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
After these lessons, students will be able to:
Understand what multiplication and division is and the correct way to use it.
Easily multiply any number by 10, 100 and 1,000.
Round any number to the nearest 10’s, 100’s and 1,000’s with ease.
Identify fractions using shapes.
Add multiple large numbers within a single problem.
How to subtract properly using the regrouping method.
How to solve 2 step addition and subtraction word problems.
How to find perimeter and area of simple shapes.
How to find any missing side length of a polygon knowing its perimeter.
How to easily read time using a clock.
How to find missing numbers in arithmetic patterns.
Understand the commutative and associative property of addition and multiplication and how to use it to make math problems simpler
These skills are key to getting exceptional grades on the state exams, classroom tests, homework, and class assignments!
