1. Welcome to Math
Mrs. Manning
Room 201

2. Judy Manning Bachelor of Science Northern Kentucky University
Degrees: Mathematics and Psychology
Masters of Education
Concentration: Mathematics
26 years of teaching experience
at Highlands Middle School

3. 7th Grade Advanced Math New Common Core Standards
What does that mean for my child?
Fewer concepts
More in-depth
More rigorous
Mastery learning
Level Playing Field

4. The Common Core Standards
The Number System
Rational and Irrational
Real
Expressions and Equations
Work with radicals and Integer Exponents
Proportional Relationships/Linear Equations
Analyze and solve linear equations and
Functions
Define, evaluate, and compare functions
Use functions to model the relationships between quantities

5. Geometry
Understand congruence and similarity
Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem
Volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres
Statistics and Probability
Investigate patterns of association
in bivariate data.

6. Develop the following Mathematical Practices
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Model with mathematics.
Use appropriate tools strategically.
Attend to precision.
Look for and make use of structure.
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

7. Our Textbook

8. Teaching Environment Active Hands-On Discovery Collaborative
Develops Critical Thinking
Rigorous

9. Communicate Mathematically

10. Homework Yes, they really do have it everyday.
There are a few rare exceptions.
When in doubt, check the website.
We practice to solidify our skills, determine
what we still need to work on, and to develop mastery.
Late work will be completed in Saturday School.

11. Web Site (www.fortthomas.kyschools.us)
Syllabus
Announcements about upcoming
quizzes, tests, projects
Assignments
Copies of homework (if a handout)

12. Grading Point System Class work (5-25 pts) Homework (5 – 25 pts)
Quizzes ( about 50 pts)
Tests ( pts)
Projects (50 – 100 pts)
Open Responses (25-50 pts)

13. Contact Information
Phone:
Contact information also on website
Contact me any time if you have a question or concern.

14. What can you do to help your child be successful in math this year?
Encourage them to ask questions if they don’t understand or if they are confused.
Monitor homework completion.
Touch base with your child frequently to know when they should be studying for quizzes and tests, etc.
Let me know immediately if there is any
kind of issue or concern.

15. Thank You for Coming Tonight!