CVHS Math Teacher Special Education Mr. Hernandez CVHS Math Teacher Special Education

Classes and Availability Integrated Math 1 (SAI) Integrated Math 1 (Collaborative) Email: sebastianhernandez@gusd.net Website: gusd.net/cvhs Click on Contacts, select Hernandez Available for individual student questions: At snack, and after school by appointment

I will… Provide standards-based instruction in math course with appropriate assignments to accommodate student needs. Update grades at least once a week. Correspond by email (or in person when necessary). Help your student when/if they are confused with their math work.

GUSD app: Has access to parent portal Other useful information CVHS Website: (teacher page) Copies of Homework

Grades 100% - 90%= A 89% - 80% = B 79% - 70% = C 69% - 55% = D Below 55% = F Homework is worth 10% of grade. Classwork is worth 25% of grade. Assessments are worth 60% of grade. Final Exams are worth 5% of grade.

Assignment/Assessment 6- point Rubric to Grade Scale Grading Rubric Rubric Based Grading Levels 0-6 Assessments graded on a rubric   Assignment/Assessment 6- point Rubric to Grade Scale Score % option Letter Grade Description 6 97-100 A Excellent Understanding 5 90-96 Strong Understanding 4 80-89 B Good Understanding 3 70-79 C Basic Understanding 2 55-69 D Limited Knowledge 1 40-54 /F Minimal Knowledge 0-39 F Lack of Effort/Missing Assignments

Classwork Class Reflection: 3 Options 1 2 3 Class Reflection Monday Class Reflection: 3 Options 1. 2 sentence reflection on what they learned or reviewed that day 2. One example problem with a step by step solution 3. One problem they didn’t understand, which they get help on and signed by person helping them

Expectations Students should… attempt all problems in their assignments. take risks…it’s OK to get something wrong! have good attendance and few tardies. participate in group work and classwork. bring materials to class. Parents should… Check in on the parent portal periodically. Support your student by providing a good place to do assignments. Encourage your student to do their best.

What is Integrated Math? Math I, Math II, Math III replaces the traditional pathway of Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra II. The same standards will be taught, but they will be in an order that helps with coherence and connection of topics. Integrates topics in Algebra, Geometry and Statistics each year.

Aligns with the California Mathematics Framework and the California State Standards including the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Prepares students to meet the demands of the CAASPP testing Reflects the importance of focus, coherence and rigor and provides more authentic real- world application of mathematical concepts.

District Information and Video of Integrated Math Information Night from last Spring www.gusd.net/Page/1843

Pilot of Math I Textbooks CPM Core Connections Integrated I Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Integrated Math I These are the textbooks the Math I teachers are piloting this school year. Students will use the CPM curriculum until Thanksgiving Break and then switch to the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt textbook and use it until March. Even though we are using different textbooks, the standards for Math I will be covered.

More about CPM Homework help and hints: CPM has students working in groups and seeks to engage all students in learning math through problem solving, reasoning and communication. Homework help and hints: www.homework.cpm.org Parent Guide with Extra Practice: www.cpm.org Select Textbook Resources tab at the top Select Integrated 1 on the left side Select Parent Guide with Extra Practice on the left Select the chapter and section you need

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