Welcome to Math Strategies!

Mrs. Marissa Dahmehttp://goo.gl/zR2jMZ

ResourcesThis presentation can be accessed here:

http://goo.gl/zR2jMZWebsite is updated daily (including Google

Calendar)Zangle is updated regularlyBest way to contact me:

mdahme@pvsd.k12.ca.us

The Big 3We spend time class time focused on

improving:1. computational skills2. conceptual understanding3. logical reasoning/problem solving

7th grade – build foundation & prepare for the rigorous Algebra 1

8th grade – provide support in Algebra 1

Trimester 1 OverviewStandards covered: CA7AF1.2, CA7AF2.1,CA7AF4.1, ALG4.0 ,CA7NS1.2, CA7NS1.3 ,CA7NS2.4, ALG4.0,CA7MG3.3, ALG5.0 ,CA7AF3.3, ALG6.0

7th grade• Integers • Order of Operations • Equations (one-step) • Fractions • Square Roots • Pythagorean Theorem • Graphing• Percents

8th grade• Integers • Order of Operations • Equations (multi-

step) • Fractions • Inequalities • Word Problems • Graphing• Functions

PoliciesGrading: 10% Participation 50% Classwork 40% Quizzes/Quiz

Corrections

Late work: 10% penalty per day, up to 5 days late

Absences: one day per day absent to complete make up work

Use website for assignments/notes

*there is no homework assigned in this class, but absentees will need to complete make-up work at home

Participation• Warm-ups• Khan Academy• Whiteboards• Games (math bingo, SMADNESS, integer card

games)

Classwork• Worksheets (several class periods given to

complete a worksheet – after that it becomes homework)

• Khan Academy (score/grade level improvement based on individual student goals)

• Groupwork (some projects and scribe/sage work)

• Projects (projects include: penpal letters, mathematician biography, posters, songs/poems, webquests)

Mini-Quizzes • About every 2 weeks & are based on the

topics reviewed in class• Corrections are made on quizzes (with

scores below 80%) the following class period

• Quiz corrections are scored in two ways: completion and quiz score improvement (up to 80%)

Khan AcademyKhan academy is completely online – includes

problem sets and video tutorialsStudents progress through the program at

their own speed & appropriate skill levelProgress reports available online & at least

once a trimester a parent signature will be required

Math is difficult for me…When I just started a new

topicWhen I don’t get the

problem & become frustrated

When I don’t understand it very well

When I don’t know what to do

When I look at my notes & still don’t understand

When it is in the form of a word problem or long equation

When we start getting into harder topics

When I’m confusedWhen there is a new lessonMost of the timeI haven’t paid attention or

fool aroundWhen I don’t understand itWhen I miss a day of

schoolWhen I didn’t studyWhen I don’t know what to

do

Math is easy or fun for me…When the math is complex

but easy to understandWhen someone does a few

problems & then lets me tryWhen I actually get the

problemWhen we take notes &

practice a lotWhen we work with friendsWhen I get it clearly

explained & shown to meWhen we do projects

When we are taking notes & we can ask questions

When we do hands on or project activities

When I get it its easy and solving word problems is fun

Whenever its something I understand how to do

When we do rotations around the classroom

When I understand itWhen we review on

whiteboards

GoalsI want my students to feel successfulI want them to be bold and ask questionsI want them to build the skills needed to be

successful in their courses now as well be ready for rigorous math courses in the future

Thank you for coming!http://goo.gl/zR2jMZ