Welcome to Curriculum Night I am so glad you are here. Feel free to ask questions. Remember our time is short. Welcome to Curriculum Night for Ms. Figurelli’s Math Class

Compacted Math Pathway 4 years compacted into 3 Focus – no content skipped Coherence – adhere to learning progression Rigor – more depth and an accelerated pace More appropriate pacing Increased access to advanced high school math and STEM courses

Grade 6 CCSS Grade 7 CCSS The Number System Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions. Compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and find common factors and multiples. Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers. The Number System Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions. Compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and find common factors and multiples. Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers. Expressions and Equations Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions. Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities. Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables. Expressions and Equations Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions. Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities. Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables. Statistics and Probability Develop understanding of statistical variability. Summarize and describe distributions. Statistics and Probability Develop understanding of statistical variability. Summarize and describe distributions. Geometry Solve real-life and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume. Geometry Solve real-life and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume. Apply and extend previous understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. Draw, construct, and describe geometrical figures and describe the relationships between them. Solve real-life and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface area, and volume. Draw, construct, and describe geometrical figures and describe the relationships between them. Solve real-life and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface area, and volume. Use random sampling to draw inferences about a population. Draw informal comparative inferences about two populations. Use random sampling to draw inferences about a population. Draw informal comparative inferences about two populations. Compacted 6/7 Content Ratios and Proportional Relationship s Understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems. Ratios and Proportional Relationship s Understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems. Analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real- world and mathematical problems. Ratio concepts extend to proportional relationships and using them to solve problems. Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations. Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations.

Middle School Math Sequence Grade 5 CCSS Grade 6 CCSS Grade 7 CCSS Grade 8 CCSS Algebra I Compacted 6/7 Compacted 7/8 Compacted 8/Algebra 1 Geometry Compacted 6/7 Compacted 7/8 Compacted 8/Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra II Middle School Grade 5 High School Highly CapableGeneral Education

Compacted Math Pathway Choice Student Success in Compacted Math Courses Productive Persistence Attendance Assignments Help-seeking Learning from errors Effort after failure Embracing challenge Student Attributes for Success in Math Intellectual engagement Responsible for own learning Perserverance with time- consuming or complex tasks Attention to detail Making the Choice Clear rationale for the compacted pathway choice Commitment to increased academic expectations Making the Choice Clear rationale for the compacted pathway choice Commitment to increased academic expectations

How To Contact Me Phone: To access the book on line go to: my.hrw.com Please see the handout and maybe keep it by your computer.

Grades Grades can be found on our website. Go to the Heatherwood website to check them. Grades will be updated when there are new grades to be entered. I will not call parents to let you know your child’s grades. You can register to have weekly progress reports sent to you. Grades can be found on our website. Go to the Heatherwood website to check them. Grades will be updated when there are new grades to be entered. I will not call parents to let you know your child’s grades. You can register to have weekly progress reports sent to you.

Support If I Do Not Understand Ask questions in class and take detailed notes. Use book and notes for help when you do not understand. After school study club in the library on Tuesday and Thursday 2:50-4. (bus provided) Online text book which includes: Tutorial videos, Extra practice, Review tests, and Interactive reviews. There is also extra practice in the back of the book. Khan Academy and other math websites.

Overall Grades Assignments: 2 pts. Each x 5 assignments then 10 pts. = 4, 8 or 9 = 3, 5-7 = 2, 2-4 = 1, 0-1 = 0. Quizzes 4 above standard 3 standard 2 approaching standard 1 below Assignments and Quizzes are Formative and are worth 0% of the grade (not weighted) Tests are Summative :4, 3, 2, 1, = 100% Overall Grade: 100% Summative assessments This is the same in all math classes.

Class Structure Warm-Ups: (5 minutes) Homework Review: (5-10 minutes) Lesson: (30 minutes) Homework: Finish what is not done in class as well as any homework (Note: Homework should be complete in minutes. If it takes more than 30 minutes and they have been working hard the whole time you may sign them off.) This does not include time for other subjects. Just math time.

Tests Students need to pay attention when we review for the test and each day during the unit. It is important that your child take school and all assignments seriously, not just at the end of a semester or after you did not get an A on a test. BE sure they are willing to ask questions and do extra work if necessary. Every thing we do in class leads up to the test and SBA. The learning targets are aligned with Common Core Standards. The language is simplified for students to understand. All tests are written to test these standards. Our assessments are tough and are written at the district level.

Test Taking Skills 1. Read all questions carefully. 2. Answer all questions completely showing work. 3. Label all answers correctly. 4. Go back and check everything carefully. 5. Be sure you have actually answered the question. Does the answer make sense? 6. Be sure to prepare before the test each day of the unit. 7. Ask questions in class if you do not understand something on homework or in class.

Classroom Procedure Letter You already read and signed the procedure letter. Please be sure to review it or this slide show when you have a question. They contain answers to the most commonly asked questions. Grades are on line. Please check grades on a regular basis. The students should have one in their notebooks. Extras can be copied from my website.

Questions and Answer Time If you have a question about your child please or call me to discuss it at another time. When you contact me please include what period your child has math. I look forward to working with you all this year. Thank you for coming.