1. Welcome! Mrs. Macal Math 7

2. About Me Born in Chicago, IL. Raised in Colorado and Tucson Attended college at NAU, Certified K-8 with Middle Grades Math Endorsement Taught in Gilbert, and Deer Valley Rookie of the year finalist First year in Mesa

3. Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards Less topics covered in more depth Developed from highest, most effective models from states across country Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills; Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards; Are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and are evidence-based Goal is to develop higher-level critical thinkers and problem solvers

4. My Style Math is a participation sport, collaborate! Students need to be actively engaged and relate to the problems Technology, these are “the last backpack generation” Rigor

5. Class Overview Warm-Up Homework Questions Grade Homework- corrections are available Activity based introduction of lesson Notes/Examples Practice

6. Tutoring Offered 2-4 times per week Expected to write down tutoring availability each week Available at other times upon request

7. Homework Typically less than 15 questions per night May contain unfamiliar problems All Text Book(TB) assignments are encouraged to be done online RPJ- Response and Practice Journals are on paper Weekly Reviews due Friday 3 excused passes per quarter

8. Supplies Notebook(Preferably Wide Ruled) Loose paper Pencils/Colorful Pens(optional) Tape Scissors Whiteboard markers(donations are accepted!)

9. Grades 40% tests 20% quizzes 30% homework 10% notes (planner and daily notes) Keep updated on child’s planner and grades via parent portal (can get log in from front office

10. Big Ideas Login: Username: first initial, middle initial, last name, 2 digit birth month and day, @students.mpsaz.org Example: llmacal0909@students.mpsaz.orgllmacal0909@students.mpsaz.org Password: Capital first initial, lowercase last initial, 6 digit ID number Example: Lm123456 Link: http://www.mpsaz.org/bigideashttp://www.mpsaz.org/bigideas

11. My Website http://www.mpsaz.org/stapley/staff/llmacal/

12. Contact Information Email: llmacal@mpsaz.orgllmacal@mpsaz.org Phone: (602) 472-2746(602) 472-2746 If students email me, I expect semi-formal writing. No text language! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

13. Thank you!!!