Math Made Understandable

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Helping students achieve their goals

With over 30 years of experience in tutoring math, Kathy loves to help her students make sense of math. Kathy has a wide range of experience in many educational settings including teaching college algebra in a university setting, working with groups of mixed age homeschool students, tutoring struggling or math-fearful students, and running a math club for mathematically gifted students. Kathy has a master's degree in Applied Mathematics from Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana.

Questions? email kathy@kathywarmantutoring.com

6th grade math

Work at your own pace with detailed grading feedback.

Pre-Algebra at your own pace

Work at your own pace with detailed grading feedback.

Algebra 1 at your own pace

Work at your own pace with detailed grading feedback.

High School Geometry at your own pace

Work at your own pace with detailed grading feedback.

Algebra 2 (includes Trigonometry and Pre-calculus) at your own pace

Work at your own pace with detailed grading feedback.

Online drop in math help

Have a math question? Come by my online office hours and get help.

Private tutoring

Individual math help customized to meet your goals.

Online class and help bundle

Bundle an online class and online help and save.

Pre-Calculus (advanced course)

A course in advanced pre-calculus topics

Spring 2020 online help + grading bundle

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$300

access to 20+ hours of zoom help per week
individualized assignments paced to fit your schedule needs
detailed grading feedback
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Spring 2021 online help only

$200

access to 20+ hours of zoom help per week

Spring 2020 grading only

$200

individualized assignments paced to fit your schedule needs
detailed grading feedback

Beast Academy support

$225

Beast Academy online account -- includes online texts, videos and problems
20+ hours of zoom help available each week
weekly summaries of your students progress
individualized guidance in moving through the Beast Academy material

What platform is used for the online help sessions?

Zoom.us is the platform used for online help sessions.

How do I access the online help session?

Go to zoom.us and choose join a meeting. Enter the meeting ID you were given. When you have the option choose join with computer audio.

Do I have to turn on the video to use the online help sessions?

Using video is entirely up to you!

How does an online help session work?

When you join the zoom meeting you will find me online waiting for you. The online help session works just as if you had walked into my office. When you enter the meeting I'll greet you and ask if you have specific questions or are hanging out on zoom while you work on your math. If you have questions we will get to work on answering those using the zoom whiteboard.

What kinds of questions can I ask in an online help session?

You can ask very specific questions like "where is my mistake in this problem?" to general questions like "I really don't get chapter 3 section 2, could you help me get started?"

What happens if someone else is also in the help session?

I will rotate between the people in the help session--that gives you time to put to use the concept we talked about and see if you have more questions. If I am helping someone else when you join the meeting please post your question in the meeting chat.

Why can't I use the whiteboard?

You will only be able to write on the whiteboard if you are using the downloaded version of zoom. Usually this will be what automatically launches. If you are using a netbook rather than a computer only the browser version will be available. In that case you will not have access writing on the whiteboard yourself. In that case when we are working together online I will scribe for you as we work through the problem.

How does my student learn if there are no lectures?

Your student gets individualized instruction when they come on zoom. All they need to do is let me know what they need taught.

Come on zoom and ask me:

to give an overview of a section
to work through an example with them
to help them find their mistake in an odd problem they've checked
to talk through the steps of any problem they are stuck on

This gives them a personalized learning experience. They can focus on the particular piece of the concept that they are ready to learn.

What classes are offered on Google classroom?

6th grade,
Pre-algebra (includes both 7th and 8th grade in one course)
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2 with Trig (also serves as a pre-calculus class)

What textbooks are used for the classes?

Mathematics Grade 6, published by Holt McDougal ISBN 978-0-547-64716-6

Pre-Algebra by Larson, published by Holt McDougal ISBN-13: 978-0547587776

Algebra 1 by Paul A. Foerster, Classics edition (ISBN-13: 978-0131657083
ISBN-10: 0131657089)

Geometry by Jurgensen, Brown and Jurgensen (ISBN-10: 0395977274
ISBN-13: 978-0395977279)

Algebra and Trigonometry by Paul A. Foerster, Classics edition (ISBN-13: 978-0131657106
ISBN-10: 0131657100)

How do I get feedback on my assignments?

Each assignment will have comments directly on the assignment to help you learn from any mistakes you have made.

How do I see the comments on an assignment?

In order to see the comments on a returned assignment you will need to open the image in a new window. To do this click on the dots in upper right corner and choose open in a new window.

Is there partial credit?

Yes. Each homework problem turned in is worth 4 points. I will award 3 point if there is a minor mistake in the problem, 2 points if there is a conceptual error or part of the answer is missing, 1 point if the problem is started and heading in the right direction. The more work you show the more I am able to help you learn from your mistakes.

Can I redo an assignment?

Yes! The goal is to learn math and fixing your mistakes is an important part of learning. I am happy to regrade assignments or tests. Please add a private comment on any assignment you redo--otherwise I don't know that you have redone the assignment. The format for redoing assignments is in the resource section of your Google Classroom. If you need more practice on a topic after re-doing an assignment I will provide additional work on the same topic.

How long does it take for an assignment to be graded?

My goal is to have every assignment back to you within 2 business days. If I haven't graded something within 2 days please comment on the assignment and I will get to it as soon as possible.

How do parents keep track of their student's progress?

Each week I will copy the grades from Google classroom into a Google Sheet that will be shared with you. You will be able to track the student's overall progress as well as compare the change from previous weeks to monitor which assignments were turned in.

How are assignments turned in?

The student takes a photo of his or her work and turns in the photo on google classroom.

What about due dates?

The due dates in Google classroom are there to help you finish the course at the pace you have determined is right for you. Whether you turn in an assignment early, late or on time doesn't affect how I grade or give feedback for the assignment.

I already know some of the material. What should I do?

Go ahead and take the chapter test! I will grade it and let you know whether you have a solid understanding of the material or could use some review.

I finished the course before the end of the semester, now what?

Go ahead and start the next course! There are no additional costs.

How do I turn the grade on Google classroom into a course grade for my student?

That's entirely up to you! In a typical group class setting the grades are adjusted in various ways, for example: dropping lowest homework scores, curving test scores, or giving extra credit. The score on Google classroom is a raw score. You are free to adjust the score in a way that you feel best meets your grading objectives.

Are you available to discuss progress?

Yes! We can correspond by email, set up a phone meeting or meet on zoom.

I'm not sure which class my student should start in, can you help?

Yes! Send me an email (kathy@kathywarmantutoring.com) and I can help you decide the best starting place for your student.

How does my student learn if there are no lectures?

Your student gets individualized instruction when they come on zoom. All they need to do is let me know what they need taught.

Come on zoom and ask me:

to give an overview of a section
to work through an example with them
to help them find their mistake in an odd problem they've checked
to talk through the steps of any problem they are stuck on

This gives them a personalized learning experience. They can focus on the particular piece of the concept that they are ready to learn.

How do I enroll?

Choose the option for which you want to enroll. When you click the enrollment button you will be taken to a google form. Please fill out this information. You will receive a confirmation of enrollment within a week. About a week before the semester starts you will receive an email with the details needed for your course.

How does payment work?

Paypal invoices will be sent out a week before the semester starts due two weeks after the semester start date. Try out the class and online help session for those two weeks. If you decide this is not a good fit for your student then simply do not pay the invoice.

I didn't receive an email confirming enrollment, what should I do?

Please send me a email at kathy@kathywarmantutoring.com