1. 2015-2016 Mrs. Gerould 5 th Grade Welcome Back to School

2. Let’s Work Together… Teacher Page: Important announcements, documents and links for extra practice. Add it to your Favorites! Teacher Page Email: tgerould@lebtwpk8.orgtgerould@lebtwpk8.org Voicemail: 908-638-4111 ext. 102 Genesis: Daily assignments and grades

3. NJ Common Core State Standards * * See http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/5/introduction for more specific informatio nhttp://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/5/introduction Grade 5 Overview Operations and Algebraic Thinking Write and interpret numerical expressions. Analyze patterns and relationships. Number and Operations in Base Ten Understand the place value system. Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths. Number and Operations—Fractions Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions. Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions. Measurement and Data Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system. Represent and interpret data. Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and to addition. Geometry Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties.

4. Pearson enVision Math Aligned with the Common Core Standards Emphasizes real-world applications and conceptual understanding. Includes an on-line component that students can access at home. e-text e-tools visual learning animations animated glossary www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

5. Homework Uses: Pre-assessment tool Checking for understanding Ongoing practice If your child is having difficulty: Ask guiding questions Check online for help Allow them to show an attempt at each problem, even if they couldn’t get a correct answer. Support….don’t take over! Spend about 20 minutes. No more than 30 minutes or it will be a negative experience for everyone.

6. Grading and Progress Classwork Homework Completion Tests and Quizzes Study Island NWEA MAP testing: measures progress

7. Science : Full Option Science System (FOSS) Variables Mixtures and Solutions/ Chemical Reactions Simple Machines Environments Nutrition

8. Science: Assessments Hands-on Activities/Experiments Projects Lab Reports/Graphs Notebook organization Tests/Quizzes Homework News Activities

9. Thank you for joining me this evening. I look forward to an exciting and challenging year! -Mrs. Gerould