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Welcome to 6th Grade Math Class
I’m glad you’re here!
About My Teaching
10th year in Olympia School District
6 years years at HES, 4th at RMS
National Board Certified
Working on MIT (Instructional Technology)
Multiple certifications: K-12 History/Social Studies MS Math, Science, Humanities Elementary Education
About Me
22 Year Veteran, U.S. Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineering
Industrial Hygiene, Environment Monitoring, Radiation Safety
Think: OSHA, EPA, DOE
6 years computer operations/network mgt – post military
Love to travel and do outdoor activities
What is your child learning this year?
Fraction computations, mainly multiply and divide
Computing with decimals and percents
Pre-Algebra; Variables, relationships (graphs, tables, symbols)
Integers (negative nos.) and the coordinate plane
Geometry; Circles, 3-D measurements, scales factors, transformations, similarities
Probability, reason about uncertainty
Statistics; Box Plots and Histograms
Homework, Homework, Homework
Expect it nearly every day…
Typically due the next day
Homework completion essential to success ½ of Effort grade
1 Points—Completed and on time
Incomplete work not given full credit
Save returned assignments (grade insurance!)
What was the assignment?
Check students planner
Email me
Check Skyward (updated once a week)
Google Calendar (Best Source)
Quality Homework
It’s about the math!
The paper should be able to stand-alone Complete sentences support by the math Include information from the problem Show all computations
Make sure to answer all questions
Helping with Homework
Ask to see it daily
Parent helper sheets are available at CMP website
Refer to student’s notes
Stuck? Have child write what they know and don’t know
Phone a friend
Write a note
Taking notes
Expect notes nearly every day…
Spiral notebook or 3-Ring binder
Reason Keeps student focused on lesson Writing helps the learning process Useful for homework and tests
Absent Work
Full credit (2 days for each day out)
Responsible for material on tests
Get assignment /copy notes
Call in to office
Email me for electronic copy
Additional Help
When am I available?
Usually ½ hour after school
In morning at 8:00 – 8:15
Opportunity Time
By appointment otherwise
Grading
Grading
Academic Grade 100% Assessments (quizzes, unit tests, and projects) Retakes available (if all practice is done)
Effort Grade Daily work (journal)(50%) and Homework (50%) 0% of academic grade
Behavior Grade 3 Rs Guide Classroom Mgt Automatically score 3 points each day Lose points for not “doing the right thing”
Grading Cont’d
Check Skyward for grading Updated at least weekly
Printed Progress Reports Typically once every few weeks and two weeks out
from the end of each term.
Math for Next Year
7th grade math w/track to Algebra or 8th Grade CMP
MAP scores (content, aptitude, & growth)
Classroom test scores (content)
MSP Results
Consistent and quality homework
Effort to go beyond basic requirements
Time for Questions?
Thank you for your time! Please feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail
Phone: 596-3400 [email protected]
Look for Conference Email for type and availability
