1. Welcome to Ms. Yaffe’s Math 6 Class!

2. All About Ms. Yaffe:
This is my 25th year teaching in Arlington Public Schools.
This is my third year teaching at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
Prior to teaching at Thomas Jefferson I worked as a Math Coach in elementary
schools.
Math is my passion and I enjoy sharing that passion with my students.
My outside interests include music, traveling and spending time with friends and
family.

3. Based on the work of Jo Boaler
My Philosophy
Based on the work of Jo Boaler

4. Positive Norms I Encourage:
Everyone Can Learn Math to the Highest Levels.
Mistakes are Valuable.
Questions are Really Important.
Math is about Creativity and Making Sense.
Math is about Connections and Communicating.
Depth is much more important than Speed.
Math Class is about Learning not Performing.

5. Algebra Readiness: Syllabus
All students can demonstrate their conceptual understanding using pictures, numbers and/or words. They need to be able to:
communicate orally and/or in writing
demonstrate their understanding using models or representations
apply their skills in math solving situations.
Syllabus
For more detailed information about the content, objectives and grading policy for Math 6, please reference the syllabus for your student’s class (period 1, 2 or 3).

6. Contact Me: email: Elizabeth.Yaffe@apsva.us Phone: 703-228-5900