1. 5th Grade Mathematics Mrs. Testa
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5th Grade Mathematics
Mrs. Testa

2. Table of Contents Mrs. Testa The Math Classroom Grades Curriculum
Expectations
Workshop
Grades

3. Mrs. Testa

4. 4 3 + 4 Teaching Experience University of Massachusetts, Amherst
I LOVE learning
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
B.A. Elementary Education
B.A. Sociology
The College of New Jersey
M.Edu Elementary Education
M.Edu Educational Leadership

5. 1 7 + 3 18 Teaching Experience Springfield, Massachusetts
5th grade and 3rd grade
Allen W. Roberts, 15 years
7 years in Kindergarten
7 years in 1st grade
3rd year in 5th Grade

6. The Math Classroom

7. Math Curriculum – GO Math!
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Place value
Multiplication – Traditional
Multiple by 1 and 2 digit numbers
Writing expressions
Order of Operations
Division of Whole Numbers
1 and 2 digit divisors
Partial quotients
Interrupting remainders

8. Math Curriculum - continued
Chapter 6, 7, 8
Chapter 9
Fractions
Addition of fractions
Subtraction of fractions
Multiplication of fractions
Division of fractions
Algebra patterns
Graphing

9. Math Curriculum - continued
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapters 3, 4, 5
Convert units of measurement
Geometry
Volume
Decimals
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division

10. 5th Grade Preparation Student Planner: Utilized in every class.
A buddy:  Someone we can rely on if we are out of the classroom for any reason (sickness, vacation, band, orchestra, gifted and talented, etc.)
Homework and all class materials:  Lockers are not visited throughout the day.  I begin each block with the expectation that students are prepared with assignments to be handed in, and ALL materials needed for the subjects we are working on (AM or PM).

11. Math Workshop Problem of the Day
Students work independently and cooperatively to solve this problem
Mini Lesson
Independent Work/ Small Group Instruction
HOT problems/PARCC preparation questions
Differentiation
Will occur during small group instruction
Centers
Center activities will be provided for students that are finished with independent work.

12. Grading

13. Grading Breakdown Test & Quizzes – 70% Homework & Classwork – 30%
Test are counted twice
Quizzes are counted once
Homework & Classwork – 30%
Each homework is worth 10 points.
5 points for completed homework.
5 random problems will be graded.
Classwork will be graded 1 per week

14. Grades Grading Philosophy Test and Quiz Grades below 70% A = 95 - 100
C =
C-        =
D =
D-   = 60 – 64
F = 59 and below
Grading Philosophy
Mastery model
Test and Quiz Grades below 70%
Students will be invited before and after school for extra help sessions.
A second test will be administered – a date and time will be assigned.
Grades are “Live” and should be checked often!

15. Extra Help Available for extra help Before school – 8:15 to 8:30.
After school – 3:00 to 3:30.
Drop-in appointments are acceptable!
Suggestion - me before your child comes in for extra help. I can confirm I will be available for extra help.
THINK CENTRAL
Students will be assigned a Think Central account username and password. This website has many different resources for extra help and challenge problems.
My webpage -

16. Be good to others Do your personal best! Be good to yourself
Rules and Discipline
Be good to yourself
Be good to others
Be good to the environment
Do your personal best!
What if a student breaks a rule:
First Offense: Verbal Warning
2nd Offense: Taking a break and completing a think sheet.
3rd Offense: Recess/Afterschool detention and a phone call home
Large offenses or a 4th offense will involve Mrs. Hansen.

17. Student Programs Basic Skills Gifted & Talented Band & Orchestra
Basic skills instruction happens with-in the classroom instructional time through small group interactions with a basic skills teacher.
Gifted & Talented
Mrs. Viera is in the process of determining the schedule
Band & Orchestra
Mrs. Zazzalli & Mr. Rodriguez will notify students of their lesson schedule.
Students are responsible for making up classwork and assignments they missed when they leave class.