1. WELCOME TO BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT 2014- 2015 MS. CUMMINGS RM 25

2. PARENTS: TRY THIS A man is on a diet and goes into a shop to buy some turkey slices. He is given 3 slices which together weigh 1/3 of a pound, but his diet allows ¼ of a pound. How much of the 3 slices can he eat while staying true to his diet? Give an answer and explain your reasoning. You may use diagrams or mathematics equations. 7 th and 8 th Grade Common Core State Standards – Less, Deeper – More Rigor

3. MATH PRACTICES 1)Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2)Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3)Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4)Model with mathematics. 5)Use appropriate tools strategically. 6)Attend to precision. 7)Look for and make use of struction. 8)Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

4. CLASS EXPECTATIONS Grades based evidence of growth in the following areas:  Tests/Quizzes  Homework  Class work Supplies need to be brought everyday  Textbook  Binder  Notebook  Agenda  Pencils Attendance is Critical: Please do not take your child out for any extended period of time.

5. GRADES www.engrade.com/students Every student has their own user name and password. Grades are updated as grades are entered. Students can send me messages

6. INTERNET RESOURCES Motion Math – http:// www. motionmathgames.com Conceptua Math – http://www. www.conceptuamath.com Buzz Math - http://www.buzzmath.com Dragon Box - http://www.dragonboxapp.com NOTE this is a location to get a smart phone apphttp://www.dragonboxapp.com Refraction - play.centerforgamescience.org/refraction/site

7. WEBSITE: Ms. Cummings’ Website www.mscummings.com