Welcome to Curriculum Night at IMS Diana Triplett September 12, 2017 This presentation will also be on my website (Calendar/Curriculum Night). https://mylearning.powerschool.com/TriplettIMS/cc78/cms_page/view

About Me This is my 18th year teaching in the Issaquah School District B.A. in Psychology—Human Development Master of Science in Teaching from Shenandoah University 6 years teaching 4th Grade at Sunset Elementary 3 years teaching SAGE (gifted program) at Cougar Ridge and Sunset Elementary This is my 9th year teaching Math at IMS Grew up in Issaquah—went to Sunset, Pine Lake, and Issaquah High School

Student Expectations Be kind Be respectful Be responsible Listen Daily Materials Efficient Use of Time Listen Be a problem-solver! Have fun and challenge yourself! Daily Materials math book math spiral (spiral graph notebook) pencils (hand-held sharpener is good, too) Efficient use of time come in and get started write in planner, math materials on desk, put away binder, start warm-up maximize work time in class—stay on task, start homework Group work: cooperative, inquiry-based model

Success Indicators Initiative Work Habits Collaboration Citizenship Self-Advocacy – Reflection – Persistence Work Habits Work Quality – Work Completeness – Work Punctuality Collaboration Team Work – Inclusion – Participation Citizenship Integrity – Conduct – Respect

Parent Expectations Supply a good place to study Set a time for studying Check that your student is correcting work with the online answer keys (on website) Check Family Access often to monitor student progress Ask questions and ask your student to explain what they are doing in class Online answer keys: daily use use as a tool if your student is “stuck” use red correcting pen

Math Resources My Math Universe / CMP3 Link Khan Academy Habits of Mind  Parent Resource Link ISD Middle School Math Link Online Reviews (from CMP2) Blue Books Green Books Red Books (6th grade) College and Career Ready Math SBAC Claims and Targets Quick Reference

Connected Mathematics Project 3 (CMP3) CC7 – 8 units CC7/8 – All units of CC7 and 2 of the 6 units from CC8 CC8 – 6 units (See syllabus for titles and the focus of each unit--below contact information on the homepage of our class website.)

Academic Grades Summative Tests/Quizzes (no retakes) 65% Check grades on Family Access I update grades regularly. Absences Refer to website for assignments. Handouts / Worksheets are available in the “Extras” bin on the side counter. Summative Tests/Quizzes (no retakes) 65% Formative Homework Quizzes (w/retakes) 20% Class Work/Assignments 10% Assignments/Group Work 5% Absences: make-up memo absent folders homework hotline weekly assignment sheets Family Access absences will result in missed assignments missing assignments show up as zeros and will severely affect grades don’t panic! make-up the work, turn it in/show me, grades will be adjusted

Homework / Math Help Homework answer keys are on the class website Student Planner Class work and Homework are written on the board daily… this goes in the planner and daily heading Math Help Math Help is Tuesdays after school in various math rooms, the sign for Math Help will be posted near the door. Show what SuccessNet looks like Online book Class quizzes—1 week to complete (remediation worksheets also) Additional practice Practice quizzes (students can take the test, check their results, and try again) Vocabulary crossword puzzles

Contact Information Phone 425-837-6803 E-mail triplettd@issaquah.wednet.edu Website https://mylearning.powerschool.com/TriplettIMS/cc78/cms_page/view

This presentation will be on our class website. Have a great night! Thank you for coming this evening! This presentation will be on our class website.