1. 4 th Grade Math with Mrs. Moore 2015-2016 Open House Information

2. GOALS  To provide the academic and social skills students need to progress to fifth grade and middle school. We want the students to use deeper thinking and understand what they are doing and why they are doing these things.  To provide a supportive, interactive, and fun learning environment.  To build confidence in the students.  “I can’t” and “I don’t know” are not final answers  If students are unsure, we Will work together to find a solution

3. School-Wide Community PBIS  At Westview Elementary, we have embraced a program called Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). PBIS is a program in which we strive to create a positive school environment by establishing and teaching expected student behaviors.  We follow the WVE matrix which is located in each classroom in the school. PBIS in Our Classroom - Splash Cash – class drawings and whole class - Dojo (still a work in progress) for small prizes - Respect and be Respected

4. MATH UNITS FOR THE YEAR  UNIT 1 - Place Value and Whole Number Operations (4 weeks)  UNIT 2 - Multiplication and Division (8 weeks)  UNIT 3 – Measurement (4 weeks)  UNIT 4 – Geometric Measurement (4 weeks)  UNIT 5 - Fractions, Decimals, and Equivalents (5 Weeks)  UNIT 6 – Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Fractions (6 weeks)

5. How does a day in our math classroom look? We use the SC College and Career Readiness Math Standards to guide instruction.  Morning Work  Lesson  Math Journals  Whiteboards  Manipulatives  Technology  Small Groups and Task Cards

6. SCHOOL WIDE MATH PROGRAMS  Reflex Math  Mathletes (Math All-Stars)  Levels  Multiplication Master  Division Dominator  Mathlete

7. GRADES  Homework (Completion) - 5%  Classwork – 30%  Quizzes – 30%  Tests/Major Assessments – 35%  Study guides for tests will be given a week in advance. Quizzes will not have study guides.

8. HOMEWORK  Review Math Notes in Journals nightly to make sure you have reviewed any new material  Study multiplication and division facts nightly  Once a Week– Content Practice (Worksheet or from the Math book)  Homework is graded on completion; not accuracy.  Email or write a note if you notice specific struggles your child is having – we can work together

9. COMMUNICATION  Please check your child’s agenda nightly!  The navy blue weekly WVE folder contains important information and graded work. Please be sure to review all of the information, sign the white card in the back, and return the next day.  Weekly Newsletters – “Whale Weekly”  Email: mooreamber@bcsdschools.netmooreamber@bcsdschools.net  Westview Phone Number: (843) 797-2992, ext. 1113

10. PTA  Joining PTA and volunteering through PTA is one of the best ways you can help the students, teachers, and staff at Westview!  Deadline for sign-up: Thursday, September 17  First Dance: Friday, September 18 (Glow Dance) 2:30 pm – 4 pm

11. Thank you for coming! Questions and Comments Let’s make 4 th grade great for our students!