Class Structure: 10 Day Course

This multi-day class meets twice per week for 5 weeks. There are 10 lessons in total. Online sessions are 60 min long.

Some  features of Our High School Math 8 Prep Program are:

  • Students engage with their certified teacher in real-time on screen via Zoom.
  • Prep course is carefully designed using the new Ministry curriculum as a guide
  • Each lesson utilizes multimedia tools to create engaging lessons.
  • Students have the chance to occasionally collaborate with peers to build communication skills.
  • Rich, engaging learning environment beyond worksheets 
  • Formal teaching and instruction provided to the students
  • Program is designed and taught by a BC Certified Teacher
  • This course pre-teaches Math 8 content to prepare students for the fast-paced environment of high school.


What's Covered in this Prep Course??

How We Address the Learning Gap

The transition from Math 7 to Math 8 is huge!

The transition from elementary to high school is a major change. Some students struggle with new stressors, increased responsibility and a fast paced math class. Students need to learn really quickly how to adapt and thrive in this type of new learning environment. At Beyond Learning, we help prepare students by introducing main Math 8 concepts in a thorough and engaging way. We aim to provide them with skills to manage learning concepts in a fast paced math classroom. While this gap has always existed, it is amplified this past year due to the pandemic. Students lost valuable instructional time with their teachers. We have taken this into consideration and have included these factors into our current teaching model.

Available Classes for Fall/Winter Session

September Option: Sept 28-Oct 28, 2021 

  • Meets twice per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • 4:00pm-5:00pm PST
  • 10 sessions in total

November Option: Nov 2-Dec 2, 2021 

  • Meets twice per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • 4:00pm-5:00pm PST
  • 10 sessions in total

January Option: Jan 4-Feb 3, 2021 

  • Meets twice per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • 4:00pm-5:00pm PST
  • 10 sessions in total

February Option: Feb 10-Mar 10, 2021 

  • Meets twice per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • 4:00pm-5:00pm PST
  • 10 sessions in total

FAQ

  • Why should I enroll in this class?

    The transition into a high school math course is challenging for a lot of students. Our Math 8 prep course helps break down concepts into smaller parts for students to be successful in their mainstream Math 8 course. Each class is engaging and interactive. The teacher monitors student progress and provides parents an update via email each week.

  • What do I need for this class?

    A strong internet connection, a computer, notebook and a pencil. It is recommended that students are taking notes throughout the lesson and trying practice problems on their own. Worksheets will be provided by the teacher for students to download.

  • I am not homeschooling my child, can I still enroll him/her in this class?

    Absolutely! All of our courses are enrichment classes. Whether your child is attending a regular school, online learning, distributed learning or homeschooling, this course is a perfect addition to ensure your child is mastering all of the math concepts as expected by the Ministry of Education.

  • How much time do I need to devote to this class?

    Classes are 2 hours per week and teachers may supplement with practice questions which would be up to 1 hour (maximum) per week outside of class time.

  • How were the topics of this course chosen?

    This course was carefully designed by consulting the Ministry of Education Grade 8 learning guides as found here: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/8/core

FALL PROGRAM

Each option below consists of 10 lessons run over 5 weeks. Math 8 lessons will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm-5pm. Classes run for one hour long.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Are You Ready for Math 8??

  • 2

    Lesson 1: Convert between Percent, Decimal, & Fractions

  • 3

    Lesson 2: Rates & Ratios

    • Lesson 2 Quiz
  • 4

    Lesson 3: Adding & subtracting fractions

    • Lesson 3 Quiz
  • 5

    Lesson 4: Multiplying & Dividing Fractions

    • Lesson 4 Quiz
  • 6

    Lesson 5: 5 Integer Rules

    • Lesson 5 Quiz
  • 7

    Lesson 6: 1 Step & 2 Step Algebra

    • Lesson 6 Quiz
  • 8

    Lesson 7: Substitution with Algebra

    • Lesson 7 Quiz
  • 9

    Lesson 8: Pythagorean Theory

    • Lesson 8
  • 10

    Lesson 9: Review Lessons 1-4

    • Lesson 9
  • 11

    Lesson 10: Review Lessons 5-8

    • Lesson 10 Quiz

Keep the Learning Going!

Once you have completed Math 8, be sure to keep the learning going with our Math 9 prep course!

Instructor(s)

Neetu Dhaliwal

Instructor

Neetu is a certified teacher with over 15 years of teaching experience. She has a passion for teaching math and science courses. She completed her B.Sc. and B.Ed. at the University of British Columbia and is a life long learner.

Beyond Learning's Steps to Success

How do we help students master their Math course?

  • Skills Assessment

    Is your child ready for Math 8?? Take the free skills assessment to see for yourself. This assessment is an online 20 question test that assesses if students have learned the important Math 8 concepts in order for them to do well in Math 9. This assessment is Free!

  • Individualized Learning Plan

    Our acclaimed certified teachers have carefully developed each Math 8 lesson using their past experiences and the new Math curriculum. With this said, each child is unique and lessons will be tailored to best support their learning.

  • Monitor Progress

    Our dedicated teacher will consistently monitor student success in this course by online assessments, assignments and formative assessment. This feedback is available to families after each lesson via our custom learning management system.