Welcome to Curriculum Night at IMS September 10, 2015

Tonight’s Agenda Personal Background Curriculum Parent Expectations How can you help your child Homework Grading Contact Information

Personal Background 10th year of teaching 8th year at IMS 2 years at Skyline 9th year teaching ISD summer school program (Algebra 1) BA University of Montana MA & Math Endorsement at Seattle University & City University

Standards Based Curriculum Connected Mathematics Project (CMP3) During this course we will utilize Thinking Habits and Mathematical Practices to build upon previous knowledge, make sense of problems, and apply learning to new situations.

Curriculum Connected Mathematics Project (CMP3) 8 separate units (only 1 book) Additional concepts & material to insure State standards met

Parent Expectations Supply a good place and time to study Check your students work Ask questions and ask your student to explain what they’re doing

How can you help your child: Check the Assignment Sheets to know what is going on. Look at Family Access on a regular basis CMP3 Math XL for students at mathxlforschool.commathxlforschool.com Interactive tutorial exercises with immediate feedback Multimedia learning aids Quizzes to check for understanding CMP3 Resources for Parent/Guardian at Back side of the parent letter for each unit Go over their class work and notes!! Encourage them to talk with (and/or ) the teacher Encourage them to attend MathHelp

Homework 5 nights a week (most likely) About 20 minutes per night (average) Homework written in Planner from whiteboard in Ms. Brewster’s room KEY posted on Ms. Brewster’s website—student should check for understanding on each homework assignment Weekly Assignment Sheet (two weeks posted—at a time-- on Ms. Brewster’s website) Math Help Specifics to follow Activity bus available Schedule appointment

Grades Check grades on Family Access Breakdown Test/quiz 50% Homework Quizzes 25% Class work 15% Assignments 10%

Contact Information Phone Website (IMS site “Teacher Websites”) Swiftclassroom.com

Have a great night! Thanks for coming!