About the Course
This course focuses on building a strong skill foundation for pre-algebra and high school level math courses. Students will gain practice and understanding of a wide-range of basic facts and mathematical skills involving integers, fractions, decimals and percentages. Students will be introduced to solving one-step and two-step equations and inequalities.
Mrs. Math recommends this course for 11-14 year old students preparing to take pre-algebra. Enrollment age is flexible, however, younger students looking for advanced math curriculum should contact Mrs. Math prior to registering.
This online course will include 34.5 weeks of live instruction, printable coursework for each unit, assessments, and a comprehensive solutions manual for students and parents.
Course Outline
SEMESTER 1 CONTENT:
Unit 1: Whole Numbers & Operations
Unit 2: Factors and Exponents
Unit 3: Fractions
Unit 4: Decimals and Scientific Notation
Unit 5: Integers and Absolute Value
SEMESTER 2 CONTENT:
Unit 6: Algebraic Expressions
Unit 7: Equations & Inequalities
Unit 8: Ratios, Rates, and Proportions
Unit 9: Percent and Simple Probability
Unit 10: Geometry & Measurement
Unit 11: Data and Statistics
For a more detailed scope and sequence, please click here.
Meet the Instructor
Amanda Stunes
My name is Amanda Stunes. I have been an educator for 15 years, and am the founder of Mrs. Math. I received my BS in Education from the University of Arizona. I started my teaching career in 2008 at a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, but quickly discovered my passion for teaching mathematics and moved to middle grade instruction, where I taught 6th grade math through 8th grade Algebra I for high-school credit. I pride myself in the relationships I built with students and their families, and was awarded Teacher of the Year after my students showed considerable growth on their state assessments. I am equally passionate about gifted education, and have presented my gifted curriculum at the AAGT (Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented) Conference. In my free time, I am engaged with my local church and run a meetup group for fellow pug-lovers. I enjoy playing board games, hiking, and traveling with my husband and our two kids.
I enjoy teaching students on skills that they are missing, while also finding an enjoyable and relatable way to connect with them. Especially with mathematics, students get discouraged when something is challenging for them, but my goal is for all students to have fun while building up their confidence and excelling in math. My passion is teaching, and I am excited for the opportunity to be your child’s instructor!