Mrs. Sampson•Middle School History
•Algebra
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Small Group on Friday– Boys with Kevin Piazza– [email protected] – Girls with Sara Bridgeman– [email protected]
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• Agenda•RenWeb •Newsletter
• Agenda•RenWeb •Newsletter
HistoryHistory is who we are and why we are the way we are.
~David McCullough
History has a purpose, an end in view, designed by
God.
Year Overview-6th Grade - Ancient HistoryBeginning of Civilization to the Roman Empire Trimester 1
– Unit 1:Early Humans and Societies • Early Man Story and Poster Project
– Unit 2: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush• Mesopotamia Brochure Project• Ancient Egypt 3-D Project
Trimester 2 – Unit 3: Civilization in India and China
• China Folder Project– Unit 4: Foundations of Western Ideas
• Ancient Greece Pocket Book Project Trimester 3
– Unit 5: The Roman World• Roman Empire Technology Project
– Unit 6: Endings and Beginnings
Year Overview: 7th World History: Medieval to Modern Times The Fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance and the Age of Reason Trimester 1
– Unit 1: Connecting With the Past – Fall of Rome & Byzantine Empire
• Byzantine News Project– Unit 2: The Islamic World
• Islam – Christianity Comparison Project
Trimester 2 – Unit 3: West African
Civilizations• Africa Folder Project
– Unit 5: Medieval Europe• Medieval Life 3-D
Project
Trimester 3 – Unit 6: Renewal in
Europe• Person of the Age
Magazine Project– Unit 4: Asian
Civilizations• Asian Civilization Topic
Project– Unit 7: Civilizations in
the Americas• Student Group
Presentations
History Interactive Notebooks
Purpose of an Interactive History Notebook– Organized materials and notes– Personal study tool – organized information
for tests– Personal ownership of work suited to
student learning styles– Students will have the opportunity to use
higher order thinking skills, to apply, analyze and integrate information.
Homework
Daily Homework– Types of Homework Assignments
• Textbook/Notebook Assignments –– Reading, section questions, notes,
worksheets• Project Assignments –
– Work in progress checks
– Grade based on completeness and work is corrected in class• Points ?
Tests & QuizzesQuiz Grades
– Small Home Projects
– In-class Projects– Multiple Choice
Textbook Section Quizzes
– History Notebook Evaluation
Test Grades– Chapter Tests– Large Projects
Notebook Evaluation– Notebooks are collected
at the end of units or chapters. Graded on:
– Content, Quality, and Completeness – 50 points
– Visual Appearance and Organization – 40 points
– Challenge Work – Extra Effort – 10 points
– Total = 100 Quiz/Classwork points
Grading
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•Homework: 10 %•Quizzes/Class Activites/Notebook: 40%•Tests/Projects: 50%
Late, Missing, and Make-up Work
Online Resources
http://my.hrw.com Online textbookResources for parents,
students, and teachers
Holt Math Curriculum
Online Resources
http://my.hrw.com Online textbookResources for parents,
students, and teachers
Students learn that math is ordered, logical, and predictable because God’s order, logic and predictability is established in creation.
Mathematics is the language God used to create His universe
Understanding math gives us insight into the nature and character of God
Mathematical concepts are linked to God’s created world
Middle School Math and Higher Order Thinking
As a science of abstract objects, mathematics relies on logic rather than on memorization and observation.
Students are now moving from concrete to abstract thinking. 2 + 3 = 5 to 2a + 3b = x They will move beyond memorizing facts and
processes.
Involves: Analyzing Seeing complex patterns Applying known processes to new situations Learning a new language
HomeworkHomework Grade –
– Includes:• Homework assignments – checked daily, stamp given on
assignment sheet• Assignment Sheet – Weekly grade• Notes due at the end of the chapter
– Math homework should take about 30 minutes/night.
– Homework is a tool for students to practice concepts; learn independent thinking and self-evaluation.• Students should have minimal parent help. Parents
should not correct homework!• Homework is graded on completeness, not correct
answers.
Quizzes, Tests, Etc.
There will be a quiz or test approximately every week
Tests – – One per chapter– Test corrections are
required – 10 point test grade
– One retake per trimester
The middle school
students’ minds are
still maturing!
Be patient!
They are a (God’s)
work in progress.
High School Math Path
LHS Courses include: •Consumer Math•Pre-Algebra•Algebra 1•Enriched Algebra 1•Geometry•Honors Geometry, •Intermediate Algebra 2• Algebra 2/Trigonometry•Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry•Pre-Calculus•Honors Pre-Calculus•Contemporary•Calculus•AP Statistics•AP Calculus
UC Mathematics Requirements– 3 years required, 4 years recommendedThree years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry. Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement, as may math courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades that your high school accepts as equivalent to its own math courses.
Success in Higher Math Advice for students (and parents)Be there – absences can really hurtBe interestedListen and take notesCorrect your own work – want to know
what you did wrongAsk questions when you don’t
understand– Make an appointment with the teacher if
necessary
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