1. Welcome to Math-180 Mrs. Susan Ahrensdorf
Room 2212

2. Agenda Meet Mrs. Ahrensdorf Student Expectations Curriculum Homework
Grading
How you can support your child in math
Contact information
Questions: Please feel free to me any questions if we run out of time.

3. A Little About Me… Married & mother of twin boys!
Began teaching in 2004.
Masters in Teaching
Enjoy teaching Intermediate and middle school
grades 4-5 (all subjects)
grades 6-7 math
Prior to teaching had a long corporate career

4. Invitation to Math 180 Teacher recommendations
Student is invested in his/her education
Good attitude and behavior
Struggles with math concepts
Responsive to support
Standardized test scores
Below grade level

5. Student Expectations Good Citizenship
Be Safe
Be Respectful and Kind
Be Responsible
Everyone helps to build a safe learning community
Build intrinsic motivation to fill in the gaps
Get excited about math and enjoy the journey!

6. Math Curriculum Aligned with rigor of Common Core State Standards
Textbook and computer lessons kept at school
Brain arcade may be accessed on home computers
Students learn via
Small collaborative groups
Independent computer lessons
Filling in the gaps is key to meeting grade level standards
Not synchronized to grade level curriculum

7. Everything Students Need is Posted!
Website
Class Syllabus
Family Access:
Students/families responsibility to check status
Please check often for grades

8. Daily Supplies Sharpened pencils (min. 2)
Book and computer lessons stay in classroom
Brain, body, attitude…ready to learn

9. Grading Policies Daily Homework: None Classwork: Pass/Fail
Computer Lesson & Assessments
(All assignments and/or assessments much be completed by the end of each mid-tri or term)
Success Indicators: Noted in “Comments” section of report card
Work Habits (quality, completeness, punctuality)
Initiative (self-advocacy, reflection, persistence)
Collaboration (team work, inclusion, participation)
Citizenship (integrity, conduct, respect)

10. Please contact me anytime.
Communication
Please contact me anytime.
I will do my best to respond within 48 hours
Mrs. Susan Ahrensdorf
Room 2212

11. Thank you for coming!
It’s an honor and privilege to be your child’s math teacher.
Let’s work together to make this a great year for your child!

13. Everything Students Need is Posted! What Should the Planner Look Like?
Checked daily in PAWS in Tri 1
6 points per week
5 points for homework and key items noted
1 point for parent signature each week

14. Everything Students Need is Posted! Stamp Sheet
Provides ongoing/current assignments
Tracks success with homework, warm ups and classwork

15. Students Should Stay Organized Binder & Math Spiral Journal The “Key” to Success
Both must be kept neat and up to date
Binder (designated Math Tab):
Stamp Sheets, Syllabus, general handouts
Spiral:
Classwork: thorough notes/ example problems/lesson handouts
Homework completed on the next full blank page
Important information is either in the binder, spiral or on my website
Please ask to see them on a regular basis
3-Ring Binder
All Subjects
Math
Spiral
Journal
Math
One tab
designated
to Math

16. It’s Been a Long Time… How do I help my child with this stuff???
Review and sign the Syllabus with your child
Become familiar with my website for assignments and due dates
Stay up on Family Access
Insist on your child refer back to the class notes while doing homework
Use the math links on my website for help/videos or just “Google it”
Help Your Kids with Math
About $16.00 on Amazon.com
Covers most middle school math concepts
Encourage your child to ask questions in class. Other kiddos probably have the same ones. 
Please do not give your child the answers…
Encourage, prompt, motivate

17. Additional Math Links on my website Confer with a friened
Weekly rotating Homework Help, after school
Student appointments with Mrs. Ahrensdorf:
.Preferably after school