1. Welcome to 7th Grade Math
Teacher: Mrs. Dukes

2. Welcome to 7th Grade Math
Goal 1: 85% of 7th grade students will be proficient on TNReady.
Goal 2: 100% of 7th grade students will demonstrate growth in mathematics.

3. Contact Mrs. Dukes
Phone:
Teacher Ease
Conference

4. The Successful Classroom
Must haves:
Rules
Consequences
Procedures
Welcoming Environment
Resources for Learning

5. Procedures, Expectations, Consequences
Behavior
Academic
Attendance
Procedures
How you interact with others…
How you behave
How you act during instruction…
How you respond to engage in the lesson…
Expectations
Class and schoolwide rules
What you are to do in order to engage in class
Consequences
Actions taken for not following rules
Actions taken for not engaging in class
Actions taken for not coming to school and/or class

6. Classroom Rules Be Prepared #BeReady
Come to class ready to learn EVERYDAY.
Be Respectful At ALL Times #BeKind
Address every adult with ma’am and sir
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
Use appropriate language always
Do not take anything that doesn’t belong to you.

7. Classroom Rules 3. Be On Time #NoLateDays 4. Be On Task #NoFreeDays
Successful students arrive on time always.
4. Be On Task #NoFreeDays
- Do what you are supposed to do when you are supposed to do it.
5. Follow All The Rules All The Time #DoItRight
- Always do what is right.

8. Consequences Warning/Change Seat
Documentation in Behavior Log/Parent
Parent Contact – or Phone Call
Parent Teacher Conference
Guidance Counselor Referral
Office Referral

9. Rewards Class Points Free Time (Tutoring) Treats Video Day Game Day
Brag Report
Class Star
Homework Pass

10. About Mrs. Dukes Favorite Subject: Math Favorite Color: Purple
Birthday: January 28
Born in Chicago, IL
Married mother of four
Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Loves children and teaching

11. Homework Complete 2 I – Ready Lessons Weekly
Assigned Problem Sets from Lessons

12. About the Class
Please see handout on the table at the front of the classroom by the door.

13. Classroom Procedures How we put up homework….
Homework will be discussed after bell work. Turn in your homework after it is reviewed.
How we use the pencil sharpener…
You should have sharpened pencils prior to coming to class.
If you need to sharpen your pencil, you will need to exchange pencils from the pencil holder.
How we turn in late work…
Turn in late work as soon as possible. There is a 10 point deduction for each day that an assignment is late.

14. Classroom Procedures How to turn in make up work…
You will have one day to complete missed work for each day that you are absent.
How we enter the classroom….
Enter the classroom silently, take your seat, then begin Bellwork. Do not carry on conversations with friends.
How we exit the classroom…
Gather all of your belongings and clean your area, put your binders back on the shelf, turn in your exit tickets as you leave.

15. Classroom Procedures How turn in our work….
All work will be placed in the tray designated for your class. You will keep all graded work in your interactive notebook.
How we talk in class…
Three levels….0, 1, and 2
Level 0 – Silent…No Talking
Level 1 – Talk softly to your group member
Level 2 – Talk in normal tone for discussions
Raise your hand to speak….
Use accountable talk when responding…
Be Respectful
Let everyone have their turn.

16. School Uniform
Tops – White, dark navy blue, gray, black, or dark green
Bottoms – dark navy blue, black, or khaki
No leggings or short skirts and shorts on any day.

17. Grading Policy Homework – 10% Classwork – 35% Class Participation – 5%
Tests – 20%
Quizzes – 15%
Projects – 15%

18. Homework Policy
Homework will be given times a week for math class
Homework is late if it is not turned in during class the next day.
Points deduction:
5 points if turned in the same day but after class
10 point deduction for each day it is late

19. 10 30XS MultiView Calculator
Supplies
10 30XS MultiView Calculator
1 ½ Inch Binder
7 Dividers
Sticky Notes
Pencils
Colored Pencils
Highlighters
Red Ink Pens

20. Tutoring
Tutoring is offered to all students every Tuesday from 2:30 – 3:30 in room F219.
Signed permission form
Sign in and out
Must attend if:
Make up tests/quizzes
Score below 80% on tests/quizzes
Low class performance

21. What to Expect from 7th Grade Math
More problem solving skills
Moving beyond the basics
More emphasis on understanding
More analyzing
Reading and Writing

22. Eureka Math What is Eureka Math The new math curriculum for SCS
Your new math book
Math that focuses on your level of understanding as opposed to just right and wrong answers.

23. Objective
The purpose of Eureka Math is to get you to UNDERSTAND what you are learning and be able to express your learning in through examples, pictures/diagrams, and explanations.

24. What To Expect Fluency drills Bell Work that reflects prior lessons
Homework that reinforces daily lessons
Classwork that contains fewer problems that require in depth explanations and answers

25. What To Expect
Teacher examples where you MUST take notes and use to complete exercises on your owns or with a peer.
Use of accountable talk and academic vocabulary daily.

26. What Will You Need Student Workbook 1 ½ inch binder with dividers
For exit tickets, graded papers, and tests
Composition notebooks –
For notes, examples, vocabulary
Calculator – when permitted
Pencils, pens, colored pencils, and highlighters