The Summer Smarts course in Mathematics for students in grade 6-8 will provide an individualized study plan in the subject based on students’ current level of knowledge and skills. Based on initial tests at the beginning of the course students will be prescribed lessons that will provide foundational, maintenance or acceleration in mathematic concepts including understanding numbers, order of operations, and geometry concepts. All lessons are aligned to the Common Core standards for Mathematics in grades 6-8. Math practice will be done through interactive lessons that make studying fun!
A teacher will monitor each student’s progress through the course and provide LiveLessons as well as daily tutoring hours to provide one-on-one assistance. When a student is ready for acceleration the teacher will move them into levels of higher skill based lessons. If a students need more time and practice on specific skills, they will be provided additional lessons and encouraged to attend the live tutoring sessions. Tutoring sessions shall be held at various times during regular school hours to accommodate differing schedules.
Sample of Assignments for Students May Include:
Understanding Numbers
Pretest
Place Value
Numbers and Word Names
Quiz on Lessons 1 and 2
Comparing and Ordering Numbers
Changes in Temperature
Time Zones
Quiz on Lessons 3 - 5
Posttest
Using Whole Numbers
Pretest
Front-End Estimation
Estimation by Rounding
Addition
Subtraction
Quiz on Lessons 1- 4
• Problem-Solving: We’re On Our Way!
Multiplication
Compatible Numbers
Division
Quiz on Lessons 5 - 7
• Problem-Solving: Sweet Treats
Equations
Patterns and Sequences
Quiz on Lessons 8 and 9
Posttest
Using Decimals
Pretest
Addition of Decimals
Subtraction of Decimals
Quiz on Lessons 1 and 2
• Problem-Solving: Swim Like a Fish
Multiplication of Decimals
Division of Decimals
Quiz on Lessons 3 and 4
• Problem-Solving: What a Deal!
Posttest
Using Geometry
Pretest
Angles
Parallel Lines
Congruence
Similarity
Transformations
Posttest
Working with Data
Pretest
Bar Graphs
Quiz on Lesson 1
Line Graphs
Circle Graphs
Quiz on Lessons 2 and 3
Posttest
Once your payment is received and processed, you will receive an email with information on how to log-in to Connexus® and access this course.
If you have any questions or have not received your email with log-in instructions within one week, please contact an Admissions and Support representative at 877-804-6222.
Seeking course credit at your full-time school? Please be aware that if you plan to transfer credit from International Connections Academy to a non-Connections Academy school, the decision about whether to accept iNaCA course credits is wholly at the discretion of the school to which you hope to transfer the credits.
We strongly recommend that you discuss with your school their transfer credit policy, and inform them about your plans to take a course or courses through iNaCA, prior to registering for an iNaCA course. You may need the course description and Credit Request Form if you are not a Connections Academy student, but are seeking to obtain credit for International Connections Academy summer school courses at your full-time school.
Please contact an Admissions and Support Representative at 888-440-2899 with questions.