Grade 7 Accelerated Math Mrs. Karen Dettlinger “If at first you don’t succeed… you are NORMAL.” - Kid President Welcome Parents! Grade 7 Accelerated Math Mrs. Karen Dettlinger Welcome Introduce myself and give bio

Persistence in overcoming rigorous tasks passion for long-term goals Level of expectation Persistence in overcoming rigorous tasks passion for long-term goals the determining factor for success no matter where you natural abilities lie the get it done personality sticking with it where others might be distracted by boredom, failure, adversity, or plateaus Taking responsibility for his/her learning Please try to let your kids be advocates for themselves. As much as we want to e-mail teacher please encourage them to approach me. They will in HS and now is safe, nurturing environment to do so,

Course overview - Big Ideas Integers and Rational numbers Expressions and Equations Inequalities Ratios and Proportions Percents Scale drawings Circles and area Surface area and volume Probability and Statistics Transformations Angles and triangles Graphing and writing linear equations Square roots, cube roots and Pythagorean theorem Exponents and Scientific notation

PARCC Assessment One Assessment Window this year EOY and PBA sections will be given during this window

Tests Quizzes Test/ Quiz Folder Given at the end of a Unit Kept in the back of the room Students may sign out at any time Given at the end of a Unit Study guides will be given Will be cumulative Accounts for 60% of the grade Quizzes 1 -2 per unit Redo for performance below a 75 Accounts for 30% of the grade

Homework Assigned almost everyday MUST be completed in pencil Will be posted on google classroom Complete on separate sheet of paper (in pencil) Will be grade by student on class with correcting pen 50% accuracy - 50% ontime completion Correction must be completed on a separate sheet of paper with ORIGINAL assignment attached and is due before the unit test 10 % of MP grade Can make up the 5 points for accuracy but not the completion

Communication I am available for extra help. Please make an appointment! Monthly e-blasts Parent teacher conferences American Education Week Visitations in November OnCourse Portal Invite to the classroom On- going conferencing--email the best

Tips for Studying Mathematics When you are absent, make up work immediately. Ask questions and listen when others as questions. REVIEW regularly. 10 minutes a day beats 3 hours of cramming. Trust me! Review your notes before beginning your homework. Show all of your work and check your work. Develop good habits during practice will help during tests and quizzes. Make a list of important concepts and formulas. Make sure you can explain concept in your own words.