1. Welcome to our Math Curriculum Night
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Welcome to our Math Curriculum Night
Tonight’s Agenda:
5:45 – 6:00 Dinner
6:00 – 6:25 Presentation
6:25 – 6:30 Q & A

2. Math 6 Curriculum
Grade 6 instructional focuses will be on three areas:
Develop understanding of ratio and rate and use multiplicative reasoning to solve ratio and rate problems.
Develop competency of division of whole numbers and fractions and extend the notion of number to the system of rational numbers.
Develop understanding of expressions, equations and inequalities.

3. Math 7 Curriculum
Grade 7 instructional focuses will be on four critical areas:
Develop understanding of and applying proportional relationships.
Develop an understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations.
Solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two and three-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume.
Drawing inferences about populations based on samples.

4. Homework
Expectations are that students will work on Mathia, the on-line component to the Carnegie textbook, at home a minimum of 4 days a week for 30 minutes each day.
Technical questions cannot be addressed by the classroom teacher. Mathia contact information Option 1 for Technical Support.
Beginning of the Year: Students will be introduced to Mathia. Students are expected to get Mathia working properly at their home or wherever they will be using the on-line program by mid August.
August 19th will be the first deadline for which assigned units will count towards students’ 20% Homework/Practice grade.

5. A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F = 0-59%
Grading Scale
80% = Assessments (Standards Mastery – Classroom and Illuminate assessments)
20% = Homework / Practice (Mathia, exit tickets, and classwork)
A = % B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F = 0-59%

6. Posting of Student Grades
Grades will be updated regularly and can be viewed in StudentVue and ParentVue.
If you have never used ParentVue, contact the Pueblo office for a code to sign in.
It is important that you check your grades regularly. Students are responsible for making sure all absence work is turned in.

7. Assessment Corrections
Students are allowed to redo incorrect questions on an assessment if they have not mastered the necessary objectives. Students will need to complete the redo the day after the assessment has been returned to them. If successful, students will earn half credit back. (for example, if a student were to miss 2 points on a question, they could earn 1 point back).
Quarter 1: Assessment corrections are mandatory for all students not earning a perfect score.
Quarters 2 and 3: Students have the option to choose whether they complete assessment corrections
Quarter 4: Assessment corrections are not provided during the last quarter

8. Key Point
Quarter 1: Students may use their workbook and notes on assessments.
Quarter 2: Students may use 1 page of handwritten notes on assessments.
Quarter 3: Students may use a 4 x 6 index card on assessments.
Quarter 4: No notes allowed during assessments.

9. How do I improve?
Take notes, do your homework, ask questions during class, stay engaged.
Come in for help.
There is no extra credit, so always strive to do your best on each question and assignment.
Mistakes – Fear not! Mistakes are critical to your continued growth and learning.
Seek help BEFORE assessments.
Use on-line resources such as Khan Academy, MathAntics, Google, Carnegie Skill Practice

10. Absence Policy
When you are absent, it is your responsibility to obtain the information and assignments you missed. For each day absent, the student has one excused day to complete assignments for full credit. If possible, use your absent day to work on Mathia.
Check your teacher’s assignment calendar on-line, weekly newsletters, homework board in class, or ask the teacher for any handouts or worksheets you need. Schedule a time for a quiz or test make ups within the week if necessary.

11. Practice the 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Teenager
Be Proactive - Take Responsibility for your life.
Begin with the End in Mind - Define your mission and goals in life.
Put First Things First - Prioritize, do the most important things first.
Think Win-Win - Embrace an everyone-can-win attitude.
Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood - Listen to people sincerely.
Synergize - Work together to achieve more.
Sharpen the Saw - Renew yourself regularly (body, heart, mind, soul).

12. We will email valuable information and dates.
Communication
If you have any questions or concerns, that have not been addressed, please contact me by , or phone. Please feel free to contact me anytime during the school year.
Miss Elmore
Miss Ferber
Mr. Pollard
We will valuable information and dates.
Please make sure that you have a correct address on file with the Pueblo office.
THANK YOU!

13. Any Questions
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