For returning students: we’ll be reviewing some math skills but also adding new math math skills and scenarios.
Math comes to life in this hands-on interactive class designed to show students just how useful and FUN math can be!
Each theme brings a new real-world scenario where
students use math to solve problems, make decisions, and “live” the experience through
role-playing.
From running a mini business to budgeting for toys, students will practice meaningful math skills in situations they’ll actually encounter one day.
We’ll measure, calculate, compare, plan, build, buy, sell, save, and even negotiate.
This class is perfect for active learners who thrive on doing, creating, and imagining. Through the fun team challenges and
partner activities, students will have opportunities for practical problem-solving, confidence-building math practice and real-world examples that make math meaningful.
Some scenarios may include:
- Vacation planning (hotel costs, flights/gas, food, etc.)
- Measuring to “build” a simple project (measuring area and perimeter)
- Exploring how banks work (saving, withdrawals, deposits)
- Learning about credit cards and interest through kid-friendly simulations
- Calculating costs for cooking or baking recipes
- Time & scheduling (creating schedules for a pretend event or theme park)
- Conducting simple surveys and graphing results
Review:
Running your own mini business (pricing items, calculating profit etc.)
Shopping for toys, food or school supplies with a set budget
Figuring out discounts, sales, and tax
Comparing prices to find the best deal
Planning a small event (like a class party) with a realistic budgetStudents will have a stronger grasp of everyday math and the confidence to use it outside
the classroom - whether they’re shopping, measuring, or planning something creative!
WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL NEED TO BRING:
All materials will be provided.
3rd-5th Real Life Math (MON 2:00)
HOW TO SIGN UP :
1.Each class has a link that will take you to the description.
2. Add all classes to your cart. If you have more than one child, please sign up for each kiddo separately.
3. If you are paying with charter funds, they won't be available until August. So click “pay offline” or “pay in person” when checking out. If you plan to pay with your own funds, you could also pay later. You could also set up a monthly payment plan. Sometimes families use both charter and private funds.
OUR POLICIES:
4. You can change and cancel classes until Friday, August 28. After this date, there is a $75 per-class cancellation fee. Charter schools do not cover this fee.
5. The first two weeks of classes (Sep 7-18) could be a tryout period. If you decide to change a class, there is no fee. If you decide to drop it, we will reimburse your money, minus a $75 tryout fee for those 2 weeks. Charter schools cover this since your kid will be taking the classes
){kind=link}