1. Welcome to Curriculum Night! August 26, 2015

2. Carnegie -Materials: consumable textbook, binder -video: (textbook) http://resources.carnegielearning.com/homeconnecti on/ http://resources.carnegielearning.com/homeconnecti on/ -Textbook available online -Research based, created to be common core aligned -Program depends on group participation to get students talking about their diverse insights

3. Classroom Expectations Follow the 3Ps -Prepared: -Binder (Textbook) -Pencil -Calculator (7th required) -Homework - Performing: - Active participation - Work completion/Show work - Polite: - Follow Group Norms - Follow directions first time given! - Respect everyone

4. Online - MATHia MATHia is the additional online component to practice skills -video: (MATHia Walkthrough) http://resources.carnegielearning.com/ homeconnection/ http://resources.carnegielearning.com/ homeconnection/ -From home, students use the same button on the Kyrene Educational Resources page, but will need to enter “ksd\” before their student ID number and use their Kyrene password.

5. Grading -90% Assessment -10% Practice - You will see 2-3 Unit tests per quarter = 90% - You may see some quizzes before each Unit Test - Practice work recorded = 10%

6. 4 Point Grading Scale 4.0 Scale will be entered and averaged for a final grade. Example: Tests for Quarter 1: Standard A: 3 Standard B: 3.5 Standard C: 2.5 AVERAGE: 3.0 GRADE: A-

7. Assessments -Standards based grading -4 point scale -As a grade level we create common quizzes and tests for consistency

8. Homework -Homework created together -Homework is practice for TESTS! -If your child needs help with homework: -Learning Lab -Lunch Bunch -Resources on websites and calendars