“Math by Topics” course description (Math 4/5 @ Marlboro)
This is a class for students who have good understanding of number system, can work comfortably with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division by a one-digit number, and have basic understanding of fractions.
In this class, students will continue with multiplication and division of whole numbers, order of operations and the four operations on decimals. Topics will cover fractions as part of a whole, mixed numbers and addition and subtraction of fractions will be covered more in depth, emphasizing visual fraction models. Geometry will move to the different parts of geometric objects, such as angles, providing special focus to properties of a triangle, perpendicular and parallel lines and solid figures. Throughout the year, students will be solving more complex word problems involving fractions, mixed numbers, area and perimeter of a composite figure and volume of a rectangular prism.
Furthermore, from November to March, students will be exposed to many non-traditional word problems and puzzles, which will better prepare them for participation in the well-known International Math Olympiad - MOEMS.
