Foundational Math V

This online course, "Foundational Math V" taught by Christina Royals, focuses on middle school mathematics, building upon students' existing arithmetic skills. Key topics include decimal place value, decimal operations, mixed number operations, evaluating numerical expressions, coordinate planes, conversion factors, volume, quadrilateral classification, fluency in multiplication up to 12, and divisibility rules. The course aims to help students recognize mathematical patterns in nature and real-world applications. Throughout the course, teachers use varied methods such as Socratic discussions, hands-on activities, and student-led problem-solving to ensure comprehensive understanding.

Lessons typically start with a review of previous content, followed by exploring a new mathematical concept through discussion and examples. While classes may not meet daily, students are expected to study independently to reinforce their understanding of the concepts. Assessments are cumulative and designed to aid learning, rather than merely regurgitate homework assignments. Prerequisites for this course include mastery of place value to one million, multi-digit whole number arithmetic, fraction and mixed number operations, unit conversion, and basic geometric concepts.