Tara MerchioreMathematics DepartmentMaple Point Middle School2015-2016

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• The curriculum has been aligned to the Common Core Standards.

• Topics:

– Integers

– Coordinate Plane

– Whole Numbers & Patterns

– Equations

– Decimals, Fractions, & Percent

– Analyzing Data

– Proportional Relationships

– Geometry

– Probability

Curriculum: 6th Grade Math

• Marking period grades will be determined by the number of points you earn on the following things:– Tests (usually one per chapter)

– Quizzes (at least one per week)

– Homework (typically given every night)– 3 points each. 1 point if turned in 1 day late.

– Notebook Quiz (one per marking period)

– BPO (Bonus Point Opportunities)

• Report cards and progress reports are sent home electronically.

Grading

• Homework grades are updated daily.

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Home Access Center

• Assignment Log– Updated daily

• Calendar– Lists upcoming tests/quizzes

– Indicates chapter & section being covered each day.

• Link to Holt Online

Website

• CDT Testing is a computerized adaptive test which helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth.– Testing Windows

– November 2-13

– February 8-18

– Taken during school day

• District Tests – Quarterlies at end of first and second marking periods

– Literacy Indicator #1(SLO)

– Performance Indicator #1(SLO)

– Final exam

– Taken during school day

Assessments

• PSSA English Language Arts and Math/Science: The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) includes assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics which are taken by students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The English Language Arts and Mathematics PSSAs include items that are consistent with the Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content aligned to the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics.  The Science PSSAs include items that are aligned to the Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content aligned to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science, Technology, Environment and Ecology.– Taken during school day

– April 18-22 (Math)

Assessments Continued