Developmental Math 

Math Strand Boost Y3

Division A

CP 2338 & 2338.2

Location: Online

 

Please review the CWCS Master Class Syllabus that will be used in the Parent/Student Orientation course. 

 

Instructor: Robert Cardenas

Email: rcardenas@cwcharter.org

Phone: 209-403-4046

Office Hours: M-F 0700-0800

 

Class Information:

Class Days/Times (3 days per week): 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday –  9:40-10:25 am 

 

2nd Quarter: 10/13/25 - 12/12/25 (9 weeks, including Thanksgiving)

• First Class Session: Monday, October 13, 2025 
• Class will meet online using Big Blue Button (BBB) 
• See Canvas page for meeting details
• No Class: Thursday, 10/23 (non-school day)
• No Class: Tuesday, 11/11 (Veterans Day)
• No Class: 11/24-11/28 (Thanksgiving Break)
• Last Class Session: Thursday, December 11, 2025

 

4th Quarter: 3/9/26 - 5/15/26  (8 weeks of class–NO CLASS SPRING BREAK & CAASPP Testing week)

• First Class Session: Monday, March 9, 2026
• Class will meet online using Big Blue Button (BBB) 
• See Canvas page for meeting details
• NO CLASS: 3/23-3/27 –SPRING BREAK
• NO CLASS: 4/20-4/24 – CAASPP Testing
• Last Class Session: Thursday, May 14, 2026

Course Overview:  

Math Strand Boost classes are designed to build students’ understanding of foundational math concepts in the areas of operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations with whole numbers and fractions*. The lessons are designed to foster understanding and number sense through visual and physical models, multiple strategies, literature connections, and engaging practice activities.

 

Each strand boost contains 30 lessons which will be completed in an 8-week session. The lessons are interactive and student engagement is key to understanding, so daily attendance is critical. Students are expected to arrive on time and come to class prepared to participate with working microphones on school-issued chromebooks.

 

Strand Boost classes will feature the Do the Math curriculum developed by renowned math educator, Marilyn Burns, and a team of master educators. 

 

CWCS’s online courses offer students the opportunity to study at home while employing technology as a learning tool, meeting with other students in a virtual classroom, and receiving live instruction from a teacher. 

 

*Each strand boost covers only foundational concepts of number and operations with whole numbers and fractions.  Students with learning gaps in other domains, such as Measurement & Data,  Geometry, or more complex standards in number sense should continue to use other interventions to close those gaps.

 

Curriculum and Required Materials:  

WorkSpace Division A, student Do the Math worktext (available from the Resource Center)

Do the Math student digital access (available from the course instructor)

Literature books:  The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins (available in pdf form on the class Canvas page)

Manipulatives: virtual manipulatives available in student digital access

 

Technology Requirements: 

School-issued chromebook with a working camera

Reliable internet access 

Headset with a microphone, or ear buds 

 

 

Grading:  This is a supplemental course and grades are not given. At the end of the course,  the instructor will give a recommendation for the student’s continuation in the program.  Recommendations will be based on attendance & participation, completion of learning activities, and formative and summative assessments.

 

Attendance: Attendance is required.  The Truancy Policy applies to Canvas courses. An unexcused absence may be counted as a truancy.

• Excused Absence is defined as:
  The parent shall notify the teacher by phone of the absence at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.
• Unexcused Absence is defined as:
  An absence that does not accompany a parent phone call to the instructor at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.

*If there are extenuating circumstances that do not allow for at least 24 hours, then the teacher must still be notified prior to the start of class; allowances may be made depending on the circumstances. Examples of extenuating circumstances: car accident, sudden illness, etc. Students should arrange a "backup plan" in case of unexpected computer problems the day of the class (i.e. make pre-arrangements to go to a neighbor, friend, relative, library, etc.)  

Class Participation: Students are expected to actively participate in every class session with working microphones and cameras.  Many of the learning activities will be done with partners in breakout rooms, so it is essential that students are actively participating with cameras on.

Absent/Late Work: If a class is missed, students should follow the steps below to ensure that learning is not missed:

1. Watch the recording
2. Complete the learning activities while viewing the recording (stop recording when necessary to complete partner activities) OR complete alternative assignments given by the instructor
3. Write a paragraph summarizing the class
4. Email the summary to your teacher and CC your ES

 

Pacing Guide Link