1. Reminders
Communication: on ParentVUE you now have the option to go in and update your address that you would like communication to come through.
Make sure you grab all class supply lists.
Visit at least ONE core class presentation.
IMPORTANT BUS INFO– log onto Kyrene’s website – go to the Parents Tab – then busses to find the most updated bus information for your child’s bus schedule

2. Welcome to Meet your teacher/curriculum night
Math 7/ Compacted 7b - 8
Nicole Mathot
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3. About Mrs. Mathot
Arizona Native – born in Mesa and grew up in Chandler
Kyrene Kid
Brisas, Aprende & Corona del Sol
Northern Arizona University
Graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education
Emphasis in Mathematics
Grand Canyon University
Obtaining my Masters in Educational Administration
Began teaching career in Kyrene
7th Year teaching
1st Grade
4th Grade
2nd year here at Akimel A-al

4. Final Grade consists of the following breakdown:
Assessments (Quizzes) = 80%
Homework Practice (Daily) = 10%
Classwork Practice (Mathia) = 10%

5. homework In order to get full credit for homework, a student must:
Complete in pencil & turned in on time
Show all work (!!!)
Solve all problems
A student will be asked to come in during lunch, if missing three or more homework assignments (until all assignments are in). If your child is absent, please have them work through entire lesson they missed – not just the homework pages!
Daily Homework = 10% of a student’s total grade

6. MATHia® Software
Research-based software companion to the textbook. Used one day per week in math class.
Students work through interactive math lessons customized specifically for their individual needs
Students are highly encouraged to spend time at home on Mathia – recommended minimum 2 hours per week outside of class
Classwork (Mathia ®, Math Notes, Projects) = 10% of a student’s total grade

7. Quizzes Quizzes (100 points) End of each topic
Quiz grading – quick turn around (usually 1 day)
Students – iPods/Phones for music once done with quiz 
Quiz Corrections/Retests:
Less than 80% = must do RETEST (parents ed every time)
Quiz corrections required before retest (ticket into retest)
Have several days to complete quiz corrections (will be notified in advance what day the retest will be)
Assessments = 80% of a student’s grade

8. Calculators
How does regular calculator use in math class benefit students?
When students do not have to worry about computation mistakes, they focus on reasoning and problem solving.
Rather than hampering mathematical ability, calculator use actually improves student achievement in mathematics. The research shows that calculator use improves the paper and pencil skills of middle school students regardless of their ability levels.
Those who use calculators regularly in math class have better attitudes toward mathematics than students who do not use them.

9. Supplies for math – every day
Inexpensive STURDY calculator (not cell phone!)
Headphones to keep in backpack for MATHia days
STURDY BLUE plastic folder with holes
BLUE Composition notebook
Sharpened pencils & erasers (BUY LOTS!)
Pen (any color)

10. Math 7/ CompactED 7b-8 Math 7 will focus on these concepts this year:
Students will work throughout the year to demonstrate their knowledge and skill through cooperative-based learning, collaborative problem solving, and individual assessments.
Math 7 will focus on these concepts this year:
Thinking Proportionally
Operating with Signed Numbers
Reasoning Algebraically
Analyzing Populations & Probabilities
Constructing & Measuring
Compacted 7b-8 will focus on these concepts this year:
Rational Number Operations
Reasoning Algebraically
Constructing & Measuring
Analyzing Populations & Probabilities
Transforming Geometric Objects
Developing Function Foundations
Modeling Linear Equations
Expanding the Number System
Applying Powers

11. Great resources My personal page off of Akimel A-al’s website:
Classrooms
Nicole Mathot – brings you right to my site with great information and the weekly homework agenda, plus other tools
ParentVUE has ALL math assignments and grades in one place!

12. Class Donations Kleenex
Candy for math raffles (small individually wrapped, Tootsie Rolls, Jolly Ranchers, etc.)
Hand Sanitizer & Clorox wipes are a huge need
Crayons
Markers
Colored Pencils

13. In closing…
Thank you for attending! Looking forward to working together to create a successful year for your child!

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