Welcome to Mr. Hamilton’s 6th Grade Transition to Pre-Algebra Open House September 17, 2015

My Background SJFC -Elementary Education and Special Education Currently working on my MA in Teaching Foundations at Fairfield University 2nd year at TMS

6th Grade Transition to Pre-Algebra Math Program -The program must be challenging and interesting. -Each student is expected to reach upward mathematically, but have success within his/her grasp. -This math course will firmly establish a general foundation for future mathematics.

Nuts and Bolts www.fairfieldschools.org Tomlinson Webpage Curriculum Common Core: What your child should know by the end of sixth grade. Peek of the Week Helpful links, textbooks, LMC… Important contact information/communication Infinite Campus Grading scale; grades, missing work Attendance Email access

Units of Study for Transition to Pre-Algebra Unit 1 – Operating with Positive Rational Numbers Unit 2 – Using Expressions and Equations Unit 3 – Applications of Geometry Unit 4 – Ratios and Rates Unit 5 – Understanding Positive and Negative numbers Unit 6 – Algebraic Reasoning Unit 7 – Statistics and Distributions Unit 8 – Operating with Rational Numbers Unit 9 – Proportional Relationships

My Goals Extra Help To make the program challenging and interesting For my students to build upon their prior knowledge in mathematics To prepare my students for the next mathematics level For my students to genuinely enjoy mathematics and experience success in it. Extra Help I offer extra help every morning from 7:30 -8:00 Tuesdays during Lunch Thursdays during homeroom

Encouraging Good Homework Habits Having a regular time to do homework helps children finish assignments. The best schedule is one that works for your child and your family. What works well in one household may not work well in another. For instance, one child may do homework best in the afternoon, completing homework first or after an hour of play and another may do it best after dinner. However, don’t let your child leave homework to do just before bedtime. Remember, children are more likely to complete homework successfully when parents monitor their assignments. How homework benefits your child… Homework assignments are given to students for a multitude of reasons: To review and practice what they’ve covered in class; To get ready for the next day’s class; To learn to use resources, such as libraries, reference materials and web sites to discover information; To explore subjects more fully than classroom time permits; To integrate their learning by applying many different skills to a single task, such as projects and long term assignments. Homework can also help students develop good study habits and positive attitudes. It can teach them to become independent learners.

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I’m looking forward to working together this year! Thank you for coming. I’m looking forward to working together this year!