Summer Learning: Bridging the Gap to 6th Grade Math
6th grade math introduces some of the trickiest concepts students have seen yet — fractions with unlike denominators, unit conversions, ratios — and this course makes sure your student walks in on day one already knowing the moves.
Starts Mon, Jun 22
5:00 PM UTC · 1h
4 sessions
Ellen
4.4
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Subtract fractions and mixed numbers using regrouping and least common denominators
Multiply fractions and convert them to equivalent forms for accurate calculations
Convert units of measurement within the customary system (inches, feet, yards, miles) and metric system (millimeters, centimeters, meters)
Apply measurement conversions to solve real-world problems involving distance, weight, and liquid capacity
Define ratios and express them in word form, colon form, and fraction form
Find common multiples and least common multiples to support fraction and ratio work
Analyze and compare quantities using ratios in practical contexts — like comparing colored marbles in a jar or notebooks to pens
Meet Ellen.
Ellen
Both in the classroom and in the TV studio, Ellen Alt is committed to dynamic, engaging math and science lessons that inspire curiosity. Ellen’s teaching experience includes hosting a kids’ science show on her PBS station, teaching in a classic classroom, and leading professional development sessions for teachers on project-based learning. Building on those experiences as a livestream instructor with Varsity Tutors, Ellen delivers high-energy, highly visual lessons that drive curiosity and hands-on learning.
6th grade math introduces some of the trickiest concepts students have seen yet — fractions with unlike denominators, unit conversions, ratios — and this course makes sure your student walks in on day one already knowing the moves. Designed for incoming 6th graders who want to sharpen their skills over the summer, this class tackles the exact topics that trip students up: subtracting mixed numbers with regrouping, converting between customary and metric units, and writing and interpreting ratios in multiple forms. Students practice through real-world problems — think measuring distances, calculating container capacity, and comparing quantities — so the math actually sticks. By the end, students won't just be ready for 6th grade; they'll have a head start.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
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Materials
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