Tentative Syllabus (may change based on the needs of the class)

SESSION	DATE	TOPICS	NOTES
1	28-Aug	Problem Solving Session
OFF	4-Sep	LABOR DAY
OFF	11-Sep	EID UL ADHA
3	18-Sep	4C: Chapter 7 Factors	Primes, divisibility, prime factorization, factor trees.
4	25-Sep	4C: Chapter 7 Factors	Primes, divisibility, prime factorization, factor trees.
5	2-Oct	4C: Chapter 8 Fractions	Adding, subtracting, and converting fractions and mixed numbers.
6	9-Oct	4C: Chapter 8 Fractions	Adding, subtracting, and converting fractions and mixed numbers.
7	16-Oct	Factors and Fractions	Problem solving and review
8	23-Oct	COMPETITION	Chapters 7 and 8 (factors, fractions)
9	30-Oct	4C: Chapter 9 Integers	Adding and subtracting positive and negative integers.
10	6-Nov	4C: Chapter 9 Integers	Adding and subtracting positive and negative integers.
11	13-Nov	4D: Chapter 10 Fractions	Multiplying fractions, mixed numbers; division by unit fractions.
12	20-Nov	4D: Chapter 11 Decimals	Place value, converting between fractions & decimals, comparing & ordering decimals.
OFF	27-Nov	THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY	NO CLASS
13	4-Dec	4D: Chapter 11 Decimals	Place value, converting between fractions & decimals, comparing & ordering decimals.
14	11-Dec	COMPETITION	Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11

Class Summary for November 20, 2016

Instructor:	Mr. Zia Hydari
Attendance:	Full
Homework	HOMEWORK DUE ON DECEMBER 4, 2016 NOTEBOOK: 117, 144, 145, 160, 198, 200, 201, 206, 207 PRACTICE BOOK: Finish all problems in Chapter 11: Decimals (Practice 4D)
Class Activities:	Problems 33, 60, 61, 98, 105, 113, 117, 144, 145, 160, 180, 189, 198
Concepts	Decimals
Student Difficulties	Understanding the unit method while solving Problem 198
Notes	Most students completed their howework so the class proceeded smoothly. Please keep up the good work.

Class Summary for Nov 13th, 2016

 

Instructors:	Mr. Uzair Syed, Mr. Zia Hydari
Attendance:	Abdul Qadir, Abeeha, Dayyan, Eeman, Kamal, Mohamed and Sohaib.
Homework:	READING: (1) Chapter 11 from the 4D Guide Book (2) All examples in Chapter 11 of the 4D Practice Book PRACTICE BOOK PROBLEMS (4D): Problem 1 to 130 NOTEBOOK PROBLEMS: Problem 10, 14, 17, 24, 27, 39, 48, 56, 60, 63, 70, 77, 79, 84, 93, 98, 105, 111, 114, 122, 129, 144, 150 Note: Solve Notebook Problems showing each step but only write down their answers in the Practice book.
Class Activities:	Solved Chapter 10 questions from almost every section and explained how to address and solve word problems.
Concepts:	Fractions
Student Difficulties:	No such difficulties were observed with the students understanding Fractions. This is a good sign and we hope students and parents keep it up. Good work!
Notes:	Some students didn't finish their homework in their practice books.

Class Summary for Nov 6th, 2016

 

Instructors:	Mr. Uzair Syed, Mr. Zia Hydari
Attendance:	Abdul Qadir, Abeeha, Dayyan, Eeman, Kamal, Mohamed and Sohaib.
Homework:	READING: (1) Chapter 10 from the 4D Guide Book (2) All examples in Chapter 10 of the 4D Practice Book PRACTICE BOOK PROBLEMS (4D): Problem 1 to 102 NOTEBOOK PROBLEMS: Problem 16, 17, 21, 25, 37, 35, 50, 54, 68, 71, 74, 79, 86, 94, 107, 110, 113 Note: Solve Notebook Problems showing each step but only write down their answers in the Practice book.
Class Activities:	Solved Chapter 9 questions from almost every section and explained how to address and solve word problems.
Concepts:	Integer subtraction, addition, modulus and word problems.
Student Difficulties:	Some students showed difficulty with adding and subtracting negative integers. It is, therefore, requested that parents also address these issues to help the child. These concepts will be repeated in upcoming chapters, so, it is imperative so understand these concepts.
Notes:	Some students didn't finish their homework in their practice books.

Class Summary for Oct 23, 2016

Instructors:	Mr. Uzair Syed, Mr. Zia Hydari
Attendance:	Abdul Qadir, Abeeha, Dayyan, Kamal, Mohamed, and Sohaib.
Homework:	READING: (1) Chapter 9 from the 4C Guide Book (2) All examples in Chapter 9 of the 4C Practice Book PRACTICE BOOK PROBLEMS: Problem 1 to 209 NOTEBOOK PROBLEMS: none
Class Activities:	Competition based on Chapter 7 and Chapter 8
Concepts:
Student Difficulties:
Notes:	Prizes will be distributed next week. Parents should attend the first session next week in class

Class Summary for Oct 16, 2016

Instructors:	Mr. Zia Hydari
Attendance:	Abeeha, Dayyan, Kamal, Mohamed, and Sohaib.
Homework:	Review Chapters 7 and 8 to prepare for the competition next week.
Class Activities:	Solved last week's homework problems. (2A) Chapter 8 Fractions: 123, 169, 189, 190, 191, 192 (2B) Chapter 7 Factors: 17, 60, 117, 138, 139, 140, 141, 143, 144, 145, 147 (2C) Download the following and solve all 6 problems: ADDITIONAL HOMEWORK HANDOUT. Please see below for links to class videos.
Concepts:	Factors and fractions.
Student Difficulties:	Some students did not complete assigned homework. Even among those who completed the homework, some could not explain assigned problems in class. It is necessary that students write detailed steps for their solutions.
Notes:	Most students did not bring printed handouts of ADDITIONAL HOMEWORK HANDOUT, which hampered their learning.

Class Summary for Oct 09, 2016

Instructors:	Mr. Uzair Syed and Mr. Zia Hydari
Attendance:	Abeeha, Abdul Qadir, Dayyan, Eeman, Sohaib.
Homework:	HOMEWORK TO BE SUBMITTED ON 10/16/2016 (1) Chapter 8 Fractions: Problem 79 to 192 in the Practice Book (parents must compare solutions and mark questions). (2) NOTEBOOK: (2A) Chapter 8 Fractions: 123, 169, 189, 190, 191, 192 (2B) Chapter 7 Factors: 17, 60, 117, 138, 139, 140, 141, 143, 144, 145, 147 (2C) Download the following and solve all 6 problems: https://goo.gl/LhXjFZ. Some of these problems are challenging but try to apply the various techniques you learnt in Chapter 7. Please write your work clearly in the notebook.  Write the chapter number and question number in the margin and copy the question into the notebook. Solve questions in order.  Write your solution neatly without cramming. You must show all steps for your solution.   Leave space on the notebook before starting the next question.
Class Activity:	Please watch video on problem solving (linked below). Page 50 Example Student Team Solves Q86 Page 54 Example Student Team Solves Q109 Page 56 Example Student Team Solves Q124 Page  60 Example Student Team Solves Q136 Page  61 Example Student Team Solves Q142 Page  62 Example Student Team Solves Q148 Page  63 Example Student Team Solves Q169
Concepts:	Subtracting fractions Solving a smaller version of a difficult problem
Student Difficulties:
Notes:	We will review chapter 7 and chapter 8 in the next session.