THIS IS A TWO-SEMESTER COURSE.

Please Note: Students are required to have taken Math for Bright Young Learners, Part 1 in order to take this course.

In this math course, students will learn:

• Number fluency and flexibility
• How to convert base ten numbers to other number systems, and vice versa
• Radix points for various number systems
• Fractions, including decimal fractions
• Subtraction using negative numbers
• The distributive property of multiplication
• The reverse distributive property of division
• Prime, perfect, abundant, and deficient numbers

In addition, they will study geometric topics such as:

• The measurement of perimeter, area, and volume using two- and three-dimensional models
• Attributes of circles
• Mathematical model building

The entire course is structured as a fun learning experience to open up the wonderful world of mathematics to young children.

Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Fall Semester: September 9 – December 16, 2026
Spring Semester: January 13 – May 12, 2027

Student Expectations: Students will be expected to arrive at the class meetings on time with their cameras turned on. If they would like a grade for the course, then they will need to do the homework assignments and turn them in to the instructor.

Student Support: The instructor is available via email. In addition, the instructor will remain online after class for those students who need extra help.

Feedback/Assessment: The instructor will provide feedback on student work and will help the students work through any mathematical questions they may have so that they gain a true understanding of the concepts.

Materials/Supplies: Students will need the Hands-On Elementary Math Kits 1 and 2 that they used in Math for Bright Young Learners, Part 1.

Prerequisites: Students are required to have taken Math for Bright Young Learners, Part 1 in order to take this course.