Welcome to 7th Grade Math Teacher: Mrs. Dukes

Welcome to 7th Grade Math Goal 1: 85% of 7th grade students will be proficient on TNReady. Goal 2: 100% of 7th grade students will demonstrate growth in mathematics.

Contact Mrs. Dukes Email: dukess@scsk12.org Phone: 901-416-2184 Teacher Ease Conference

The Successful Classroom Must haves: Rules Consequences Procedures Welcoming Environment Resources for Learning

Procedures, Expectations, Consequences Behavior Academic Attendance Procedures How you interact with others… How you behave How you act during instruction… How you respond to engage in the lesson… Expectations Class and schoolwide rules What you are to do in order to engage in class Consequences Actions taken for not following rules Actions taken for not engaging in class Actions taken for not coming to school and/or class

Classroom Rules Be Prepared #BeReady Come to class ready to learn EVERYDAY. Be Respectful At ALL Times #BeKind Address every adult with ma’am and sir Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself Use appropriate language always Do not take anything that doesn’t belong to you.

Classroom Rules 3. Be On Time #NoLateDays 4. Be On Task #NoFreeDays Successful students arrive on time always. 4. Be On Task #NoFreeDays - Do what you are supposed to do when you are supposed to do it. 5. Follow All The Rules All The Time #DoItRight - Always do what is right.

Consequences Warning/Change Seat Documentation in Behavior Log/Parent Email Parent Contact – Email or Phone Call Parent Teacher Conference Guidance Counselor Referral Office Referral

Rewards Class Points Free Time (Tutoring) Treats Video Day Game Day Brag Report Class Star Homework Pass

About Mrs. Dukes Favorite Subject: Math Favorite Color: Purple Birthday: January 28 Born in Chicago, IL Married mother of four Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Loves children and teaching

Homework Complete 2 I – Ready Lessons Weekly Assigned Problem Sets from Lessons

About the Class Please see handout on the table at the front of the classroom by the door.

Classroom Procedures How we put up homework…. Homework will be discussed after bell work. Turn in your homework after it is reviewed. How we use the pencil sharpener… You should have sharpened pencils prior to coming to class. If you need to sharpen your pencil, you will need to exchange pencils from the pencil holder. How we turn in late work… Turn in late work as soon as possible. There is a 10 point deduction for each day that an assignment is late.

Classroom Procedures How to turn in make up work… You will have one day to complete missed work for each day that you are absent. How we enter the classroom…. Enter the classroom silently, take your seat, then begin Bellwork. Do not carry on conversations with friends. How we exit the classroom… Gather all of your belongings and clean your area, put your binders back on the shelf, turn in your exit tickets as you leave.

Classroom Procedures How turn in our work…. All work will be placed in the tray designated for your class. You will keep all graded work in your interactive notebook. How we talk in class… Three levels….0, 1, and 2 Level 0 – Silent…No Talking Level 1 – Talk softly to your group member Level 2 – Talk in normal tone for discussions Raise your hand to speak…. Use accountable talk when responding… Be Respectful Let everyone have their turn.

School Uniform Tops – White, dark navy blue, gray, black, or dark green Bottoms – dark navy blue, black, or khaki No leggings or short skirts and shorts on any day.

Grading Policy Homework – 10% Classwork – 35% Class Participation – 5% Tests – 20% Quizzes – 15% Projects – 15%

Homework Policy Homework will be given 2 - 3 times a week for math class Homework is late if it is not turned in during class the next day. Points deduction: 5 points if turned in the same day but after class 10 point deduction for each day it is late

10 30XS MultiView Calculator Supplies 10 30XS MultiView Calculator 1 ½ Inch Binder 7 Dividers Sticky Notes Pencils Colored Pencils Highlighters Red Ink Pens

Tutoring Tutoring is offered to all students every Tuesday from 2:30 – 3:30 in room F219. Signed permission form Sign in and out Must attend if: Make up tests/quizzes Score below 80% on tests/quizzes Low class performance

What to Expect from 7th Grade Math More problem solving skills Moving beyond the basics More emphasis on understanding More analyzing Reading and Writing

Eureka Math What is Eureka Math The new math curriculum for SCS Your new math book Math that focuses on your level of understanding as opposed to just right and wrong answers.

Objective The purpose of Eureka Math is to get you to UNDERSTAND what you are learning and be able to express your learning in through examples, pictures/diagrams, and explanations.

What To Expect Fluency drills Bell Work that reflects prior lessons Homework that reinforces daily lessons Classwork that contains fewer problems that require in depth explanations and answers

What To Expect Teacher examples where you MUST take notes and use to complete exercises on your owns or with a peer. Use of accountable talk and academic vocabulary daily.

What Will You Need Student Workbook 1 ½ inch binder with dividers For exit tickets, graded papers, and tests Composition notebooks – For notes, examples, vocabulary Calculator – when permitted Pencils, pens, colored pencils, and highlighters