Math Lab (11+)

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Math Lab Thursdays, 12:30-1:25 PM Teacher: Brook Bernhardt, M.A. Course Cost: $360 with a sliding scale offered*** Course Duration: 15 weeks Ages: 11+ Course Description: Math Lab provides a math homework completion space with a professional tutor to answer questions. Students should come prepared with homework assignments, textbooks, paper, and pencil. Math Lab time is most productive when students have attempted their homework assignments on their own and know what questions they would like to discuss. Additional instruction in problem-solving strategies with challenge problems will be provided if students have completed their math assignments. ***NOTE: please read the following, reflect on your financial situation, and choose a price for my classes that makes sense for your family. I offer a sliding scale because I believe in maximizing accessibility and being a part of economic justice. $95 -unable to meet basic needs* -no car or can’t afford gas -unemployed/underemployed -unstable housing situation -qualify for gov’t assistance -no access to savings -limited access to support systems -no expendable income** $190 -meeting basic needs* is stressful but usually doable -usually have access to some form of transportation -employed or underemployed -stable housing situation -access to basic health care -might have access to a small amount of savings -limited expendable income** $295 -basic financial needs are regularly met -own or lease a car -own a home or rent a higher-end property -employed or do not need to work to meet needs -access to full health care -access to some savings -some expendable income** $360 -all items from the previous box are true -have the resources to pay this amount without financial strain In addition to the points above, consider paying less if you: -have immigration-related expenses -are an elder with limited financial support -are an unpaid community organizer -are a returning citizen, denied work due to incarceration history Consider paying more if you: -own investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money -travel recreationally -have access to family money and resources in times of need -work part-time (or not at all) by choice -have a relatively high degree of earning power due to education, gender, race, class, etc. even if not currently utilizing your earning power * food, housing, transportation ** money to buy a cup of coffee at a coffee shop, a movie ticket, a new item of clothing, etc.