7 th Grade Math MS. DOMBROSKI ALDERWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOM 17 Welcome to Curriculum Night

Teaching Experience  Western Washington University  Second year at Alderwood Middle School  Taught Middle school science, HS Biology, and Physics at Edmonds Heights K-12

Personal life  I have four boys; Christopher, 18 Alexander, 16 Josiah, 14 Berekiah, 11  Some of the things I like to do is travel, sew, cook, and play games.

Some interesting things about me…  I have achieved a pilots license to fly single engine aircraft.  I love to build things and have my own collection of tools and power tools.  I’ve coached 3 First Lego League teams and hope to get a team started here next year.

7 th Grade Math We use the Glencoe Math Course 2 textbook. It is also available online at: There are resources such as videos, worksheets, and virtual manipulatives on the website. MobyMax is an online math program that we will also be using throughout the year.

Year at a Glance  The Number System  All about numbers  Expressions/Equations  Equations with one variable  Inequalities  Ratios/Proportions  Geometry  Figures  Measurement  Statistics and Probability

Grading System: Summative Tests Students will generate 60% of their math grade by the scores they earn on Summative Tests, which are big unit tests. Summative tests measure understanding on specific 7 th grade standards as well as the new common core state standards. Classwork and Homework will make up 40% of their grade. Summative tests may be corrected to 100% and will receive a maximum score of 80%.

Grading System: Performance Math journals will be periodically collected and reviewed for completion and understanding. Formative assessments, like quizzes, will be given frequently to ensure understanding. These two count for 40% of the student’s grade.

Grading System: Summative Test scores fall on a 10 point percentage scale from 100% to 50%. A = 90 – 100%B = 80 – 89% C = 70 – 79%D = 60 – 69% F = 59% and below My personal opinion is that 80%+ is passing. Below 80% needs extra study and practice.

Homework :  Homework will be assigned Monday through Thursday.  Thursday will be a study night as well. We will have quizzes and tests on Fridays  There will be time in class to complete work.

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