Math Class Offerings
PRACTICAL MATH AND CONCESSIONS (6th-12th) - Brittany Mannon, Kathy Hawkins & Bev Burton:
Description:
In the Practical Math and Concessions class, we will learn how to operate a concession stand, cash register, and the basic math that is associated with it. We will also learn about budgeting, sales, sales tax, expense, income, and profit. Students will also learn how to do inventory and project the needed product for the next sales event. We will also be learning about place values, the decimal point, adding and subtracting with money, introduction to percents (related to tax), and how to quickly give change. Students will also be gaining social skills as they interact with their peers as well as parents in the concession setting.
MATH EXPLORERS LAB (K-1) - SCOTT KLASEN
Description
Math Explorers Lab introduces early math concepts through hands-on play, exploration, and guided activities designed to build confidence and curiosity. Students develop foundational number sense by working with objects, movement, and real-world situations in a supportive and engaging environment.
This class is designed to support your child’s early math development by providing hands-on experiences and real-world connections to foundational math concepts.
Through small-group activities and station-based learning, students explore counting, patterns, shapes, and early operations using manipulatives and interactive experiences. Concepts are revisited regularly to help build strong understanding and long-term retention.
Core Focus Areas
? Building number sense through counting, recognizing, and comparing numbers
? Exploring early addition and subtraction using objects and hands-on models
? Identifying and creating patterns through movement and visual activities
? Recognizing shapes and describing their attributes in everyday contexts
? Exploring measurement through comparison and real-world observation
Course Emphasis
This course focuses on building confidence, curiosity, and a strong mathematical foundation through play, repetition, and guided exploration.
Materials (Recommended)
Students will benefit from having access to Math-U-See blocks or a similar set of manipulatives at home, as occasional extension activities may reference their use.
Supply Fee: $25
Covers printed materials, manipulatives, and consumable activity supplies.
MATH BUILDERS LAB (2-3) - SCOTT KLASEN
Description
Math Builders Lab focuses on developing strong foundational math skills through hands-on learning, small-group instruction, and real-world application. Students build confidence and fluency by working with numbers in meaningful contexts while exploring how math is used in everyday situations.
This class is designed to supplement your math curriculum at home by providing hands-on experiences and real-world applications for the math topics covered in your year-long curriculums.
Through a combination of guided instruction and station-based activities, students engage with concepts using manipulatives, visual models, and real-world problem solving. Skills are revisited and strengthened over time to support long-term understanding and retention.
Core Focus Areas
? Building flexible and efficient addition and subtraction strategies
? Developing a strong understanding of place value and number structure
? Introducing multiplication through grouping, patterns, and real-world contexts
? Solving word problems using models and visual strategies
? Collecting and interpreting simple data in meaningful contexts
Course Emphasis
This course emphasizes building strong number sense, accuracy, and confidence through repeated practice, visual understanding, and hands-on experiences.
Readiness
Students should be able to add and subtract within 20, recognize numbers to at least 100, and follow multi-step directions.
Materials (Recommended)
Students will benefit from having access to Math-U-See blocks or a similar set of manipulatives at home, as occasional extension activities may reference their use.
Supply Fee: $30
Covers printed materials, manipulatives used in class, and hands-on activity supplies.
MATH IN ACTION LAB (4-5) - SCOTT KLASEN
Description
Math in Action Lab helps students move beyond basic operations into real-world problem solving through hands-on activities and meaningful applications. Students use tools such as rulers, stopwatches, and measuring devices to explore how math describes and helps us understand everyday situations.
This class is designed to supplement your math curriculum at home by providing hands-on experiences and real-world applications for the math topics covered in your year-long curriculums.
Throughout the course, students will measure, collect data, and explore patterns and relationships while developing confidence in solving multi-step problems. Concepts are revisited in new contexts to build deeper understanding over time.
Core Focus Areas
? Strengthening multiplication and division through real-world problem solving
? Applying fractions and decimals through measurement and data
? Representing and interpreting data using tables and graphs
? Exploring patterns and relationships between quantities
? Solving multi-step problems in real-world contexts
Course Emphasis
Building independence and confidence as students begin using math to understand patterns, relationships, and real-world situations.
Readiness
Students should be developing multiplication fluency, able to approach multi-step problems, and willing to explain their thinking.
Technology (Occasional Use)
Some activities may include simple data collection tools. Devices will be provided as needed for in-class use.
Supply Fee: $40
Covers printed materials, consumables, and hands-on lab supplies.
ALGEBRA FOUNDATIONS LAB (6th-7th) - Scott Klasen
Description
Algebraic Infrastructure Lab builds on students’ experience with measurement, data, and problem solving to introduce algebraic thinking through patterns, relationships, and real-world modeling.
This class is designed to supplement your math curriculum at home by providing hands-on experiences and real-world applications for the math topics covered in your year-long curriculums.
Students transition from working with numbers to using variables, graphs, and equations to represent and analyze relationships. Through structured investigations, they develop the ability to model real-world situations mathematically.
Core Focus Areas
? Exploring ratios and proportional reasoning in real-world contexts
? Representing relationships using tables, graphs, and equations
? Developing understanding of variables, expressions, and simple equations
? Analyzing data to identify patterns and trends
? Applying mathematical reasoning to solve and model problems
Course Emphasis
Helping students move from concrete problem solving to representing and modeling relationships using algebraic thinking.
Readiness
Students should have strong multiplication/division skills, be comfortable with fractions, and be ready for structured problem-solving.
Technology (Recommended)
? Students should have access to a Chromebook or laptop for graphing and modeling activities. A cell phone (or shared device) may be used occasionally for data collection through apps such as Phyphox, but is not required.
Supply Fee: $40
Covers printed materials, consumables, and lab supplies used for data collection and hands-on activities.
ALGEBRA ENGINEERS LAB (8th-9th) - Scott Klasen
Description
Algebra Engineering Lab combines algebraic thinking with hands-on design challenges to help students understand how math is used to model, predict, and improve real-world systems.
This class is designed to supplement your math curriculum at home by providing hands-on experiences and real-world applications for the math topics covered in your year-long curriculums.
Students will engage in projects such as mousetrap car design, rocket modeling, and other applied challenges. Through these experiences, they will collect data, analyze results, and use mathematical reasoning to refine and improve their designs.
Core Focus Areas
? Modeling relationships using linear equations and graphs
? Collecting and interpreting data from experiments
? Exploring functions as a way to describe change
? Applying algebra to guide design decisions
Engineering & Communication
Students will complete two structured reports, including a final rocket design project where they test, analyze, and improve their results using data.
Readiness
Students should be able to solve basic equations, understand coordinate graphing, and be ready for structured problem-solving.
Technology (Recommended)
Chromebook or laptop for modeling and writing; cell phone (or shared device) for video analysis and data collection.
Supply Fee: $40
Covers printed materials and project-based supplies.
GEOMETRY: DESIGN & BLUEPRINT LAB (9th-10th) - Scott Klasen
Description
Geometry comes to life in this hands-on course focused on design, construction, and a multi-step blueprint project. Students will apply geometric concepts as they create and develop their own scaled designs, building both understanding and confidence through real-world application.
This class is designed to supplement your math curriculum at home by providing hands-on experiences and real-world applications for the math topics covered in your year-long curriculums.
Throughout the course, students will engage in drawing, measurement, and spatial reasoning while working toward a culminating design project. These core topics represent areas of focus and exposure. Depth of mastery will vary based on each student’s current level and the pacing of their primary curriculum at home.
Core Topics
? Applying geometric concepts through scale drawings and design projects
? Understanding area, surface area, and volume in real-world contexts
? Exploring angle relationships and geometric reasoning
? Using measurement and proportional reasoning in design and construction
? Introducing trigonometry to analyze relationships within triangles
Course Emphasis
This course emphasizes understanding, application, and reinforcement rather than full curriculum coverage.
Supply Fee: $50
Covers printed materials, project-based supplies, and quality tools such as a compass, architect ruler, and template that students will use throughout the course and keep after completion.
ALGEBRA II: MATH IN THE REAL WORLD (10th-12th) - Scott Klasen
Description
Algebra II comes to life in this hands-on course focused on modeling, data analysis, and real-world problem solving. Students will explore how mathematical functions describe and predict real systems through interactive labs, technology, and applied projects.
This class is designed to supplement your math curriculum at home by providing hands-on experiences and real-world applications for the math topics covered in your year-long curriculums.
Throughout the course, students will collect and analyze data, build mathematical models, and interpret results in meaningful contexts using tools such as Desmos and real-world data collection.
These core topics represent areas of focus and exposure. Depth of mastery will varybased on each student’s current level and the pacing of their primary curriculum at home.
Students should have access to:
? A Chromebook or laptop for data analysis, graphing, and modeling activities
? A cell phone (or shared device) capable of running apps such as Phyphox for data
collection and video-based analysis
Core Topics
? Modeling real-world relationships using linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions
? Interpreting and analyzing data through graphs, tables, and regression tools
? Comparing different models to determine best fit and meaning
? Exploring exponential and logarithmic relationships in real-world contexts
? Applying trigonometric concepts to describe and analyze patterns
Course Emphasis
This course emphasizes understanding, application, and reinforcement rather than full curriculum coverage.
Supply Fee: $30
Covers printed materials, consumables, lab supplies, and project-based materials.