1. About Me Married for 25 years. One Daughter- grown Spoiled Cauchy Cat
Moved back home from New Orleans
Spoiled Cauchy Cat
Now a GSD as well!
Teaching for 19 years
12 in CUSD.

2. Geometry What is it? Properties of Figures Algebra Reasoning Logic
Plane
Solid
Algebra
Used throughout
Reasoning
Logic
Formal Proof
Constructions
Note: Some students find geometry a bit intimidating at first because it tends to be less ‘cookie cutter’ or recipe based in the solution methods than previous math courses.

3. Curriculum Presentation
Hybrid of Traditional Lessons, Investigative Activities, “Flipped Lessons”
Prepare students for the AZ College and Career Readiness Exams.
Requires more writing and explanation than parents may remember from math class.
Many concepts are taught within a context and then reinforced as necessary by traditional means.

4. What is a Flipped Lesson?
Students preview “straight-forward” or introductory material in advance of the lesson in a structured format.
Notes or other assigned task (flashcards, thinking maps) completed based upon a video link or reading assignment.
A quiz may be submitted online to guide class discussion the next day.
The tasks and quizzes may be graded for completion.
Only Specially Chosen Lessons will be flipped!

5. Why “Flip” a Lesson? Students Adjust Pace to Fit their Needs:
Maximizes Use of Class Time:
Teachers and students can focus on more complex topics and have more time in class for questions.
The online quizzes allow the teacher to tailor discussion to student needs.
Students Adjust Pace to Fit their Needs:
Struggling students may rewind and watch a lesson or pause it as needed to improve mastery.
Teachers may slow or speed up the lesson based on quiz results.

6. How Can I Help My Student?
Ensure Assignment Completion
Flipped Lesson Tasks
Traditional Assignments
Online Access for flipped lessons and assignments.
Encourage Student to Participate Fully in Class
Investigations and Discussions.
Ask questions as needed.
Encourage Student to Take Advantage of Office Hours
Success and Club Time Passes
After-School Office Hours (to be posted on my site)

7. We have textbooks (sort of)
Texts for use in class. (1/2 class set)
Each Student will get Full Electronic Access to the text.
Full Print version
Extra Practice WSs
Interactive Lessons (similar to the printed text)
Video Lessons
Adaptive Tutoring Application

8. Geometry Assignments
Students will need to download (print) their textbook HW. This should be done in advance in case of connectivity issues.
Supplemental assignments will be handed out in class.
Worksheets
Warm-Ups
NOT BUSY WORK: Previews for Upcoming Lessons, and/or review of standards not mastered on previous assessments.
Students will record all work/answers for HW in their composition HW book.

9. Opportunities to Improve Grade
Award quality HW completion. (via HW quiz)
Test corrections in which students mayearn back 1/3 of missed test points.
Only if 100% on HW.
Started in class and completed (as necessary) during office hours.
Feedback is provided through returned quizzes and through test corrections.
Quizzes returned to students.
Tests remain in classroom, but students will view them and make corrections. They will have a “Crosswalk” to take home for study purposes.

10. Students will need to create a “professional” gmail account
Web Page Access
Communication
Electronic Communication allows busy people to reach each other when schedules do not mesh.
Please ensure that the front office has an up-to-date address as well as a working phone number.
Methods Include:
Infinite Campus
Grades
School-Wires Site
Daily Blog/Links
Use the cusd80 to communicate with Mrs. Craft
Phone.. irreplacable when conversation may be misunderstood.
Google Drive
Students will need to create a “professional” gmail account
Access to files
Copyright Protection
Handwritten Files
Remember to sign up for each teachers School-Wires e-alerts.
Remember to unsubscribe from last year’s teacher’s e-alerts.

11. Questions or Concerns?
Encourage your child/student to take advantage of tutoring options.
Contact the teacher.
Understand that the teacher will employ Socratic questioning frequently and not simply “give answers” to the students.
Sometimes students see this as a refusal to help if they have not been exposed to this style of teaching and tutoring.
However, the teacher will make sure the students have the required knowledge to complete assigned tasks.

12. General Supplies For Use in All Classes:
3 ring binder (shared with other subjects)
Dividers for geometry (4)
Notes, Warm-Ups, Quizzes, Glossary &Theorems
Pencils, erasers
Red Pen, Highlighters (2+ colors)
Colored Pencils
College Ruled Paper & Graph Paper
For Geometry Only:
3 Graph Composition Books
Geometry Tools (Compass, Protractor, Ruler)
Roll of clear tape
For Taping Papers in Composition Book

13. Geometry Tools Protractor Ruler Compass
Smaller size is actually better
Ruler
Metric and Standard Units
Compass
AVOID flat stamped out compasses
If possible, get a compass that can be tightened as needed.

14. Craft’s Classroom Wish List
Tissues – Students will often use an entire box of tissues in a day during cold or allergy season!
Hand sanitizer
White board markers (black or blue)
Tissues
Did I mention tissues??