2. Welcome to 7th grade Mathematics! Sharon Rice Team 2

3. My credentials: n 25 th year of teaching. n I hold a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Tyler. n Lifetime Texas teaching credential. n California Clear credential of Secondary math. n C.L.A.D. credential. n My family: –I have a 16 year old son and a 7 year old daughter. –Married 25 years (this Thanksgiving).

5. Course description: Accelerated 7 th grade Common Core Math n What is Common Core? Understanding mathematics at the conceptual basis – and well enough to use the concepts to solve real-life problems. n Our students will work in the 21 st century marketplace – and we want them to be prepared for it! Many jobs require people to think, reason, and use technology wisely. n Common core math will not just require students to memorize and recite, but to evaluate and explore. n This class moves fast (hint: Accelerated). Some concepts will be similar to elementary school, but now the emphasis will be on using prior skills to solve and explain problems, as well as being able to defend answers. n Students who are successful will be able to take Integrated 1 in 8 th grade. This course is the entry level high school course. n Let’s look at the Syllabus....

6. Classroom guidelines: 4 Homework - is usually 5 problems or less. 4 If a problem asks for an explanation, it should be written in complete sentences. 4 Each month students will check out a mini- book to use for class and homework. It remains in their backpack at all times.

7. Accelerated Syllabus. n Two-dimensional geometry n Integers and rational numbers n Similarity n Rates, ratios, percents, and proportions n Linear relationships n Probability n Three dimensional measurement n Samples and populations n Pythagorean theorem n Exponential functions and radicals

8. Extra Resources... n Regular red textbook n On-line help to download practice and even some videos. The codes are contained in each chapter of red textbook. n School-wide homework club - Tuesdays/Thursdays after school

9. Grades: B Grades are posted weekly - here in classroom. B We send home grade reports for all students at the 3 rd week and the 7 th week. D If you are concerned, check their grades online at any time at Parent connect.

10. Parent involvement. n It is very important to stay connected with your student’s education. –Talk to them. –Volunteer… –Nag. Nag. Nag…. It’s your job. –Call or email us if you need any assistance. –Donate small supplies for our team store.