Building Blocks of 6th Grade Math
Getting a passing grade and truly owning a skill are two very different things — and the students who thrive in 6th grade math, pre-algebra, and beyond are the ones who know the difference.
Starts Wed, Sep 9
10:00 PM UTC · 1h
4 sessions
Sarah
4.6
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Classify and analyze triangles by side length (equilateral, isosceles, scalene) and angle measure (acute, obtuse, right) and connect those properties to real-world uses in construction and navigation
Apply the Pythagorean theorem to right triangles and understand how triangulation is used in mapping and GPS systems
Plot and interpret points on the coordinate plane, using graphing to visualize mathematical relationships
Solve one-variable algebraic equations using the addition and subtraction properties of equality and inverse operations
Write equations from tables of values to represent proportional relationships between two quantities (e.g., y = 30x)
Convert fluently between fractions, decimals, and percentages and apply those conversions to real-world problem-solving scenarios
Calculate percentages in practical contexts — including sales, discounts, and comparisons — and explain what those numbers actually mean
Translate word problems and real-world scenarios into mathematical equations and solve them with confidence
Meet Sarah.
Sarah
Sarah Thompson is a forward-thinking virtual educator specializing in elementary education. With a Master’s in Teaching from George Mason University and extensive experience designing multimedia-rich lessons, she transforms online classrooms into vibrant learning communities. Sarah’s innovative approach—incorporating virtual field trips, interactive assessments, and real-time feedback—ensures that every student is engaged and empowered to achieve academic success.
Getting a passing grade and truly owning a skill are two very different things — and the students who thrive in 6th grade math, pre-algebra, and beyond are the ones who know the difference. Building Blocks of 6th Grade Math is a year-round supplemental class designed for driven 6th graders who want more than a surface-level pass on the concepts that show up again and again across every future math course. Students sharpen their mastery of fractions, decimals, and percentages; build real fluency with algebraic equations and proportional relationships; and develop a confident command of triangle geometry and coordinate plane graphing. Each session connects these core skills to real-world contexts — from calculating discounts to mapping coordinates to understanding how triangulation works in navigation — so the math feels purposeful, not abstract. This is the strategic edge that keeps ambitious students ahead of the curve, not just keeping up with it.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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