Welcome to Back to School Night!

Mrs. CoopermanMrs. Swenson

(Mrs. Engelhardt)Ms. Walsh

7th Grade Pre-Algebra: CMP3Connected Mathematics Project

scooperman@chatham-nj.org cswenson@chatham-nj.org

cengelhardt@chatham-nj.orggwalsh@chatham-nj.org

Connected Math Program 3• Aligned with Common Core State Standards

(N.J.)• Helps students with problem solving• Promotes deeper understanding of concepts• Promotes learning by doing, not by watching• New Standardized Tests - Partnership for

Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) : reading, writing, comprehending, and explaining

• Makes math a more concrete subject to grasp, relates it to real life

CMP3 continued…

• 8 books throughout the year• Listed on the Course Description• Binder upkeep is essential• Keeping lessons and homework in

chronological order• No writing in the books• Copies of lesson materials are given

in advance

Typical Day• Homework- check answer keys;

check with group members; additional explanation by teacher as needed

CMP3: Connected Math Project• Launch – Introduction and Focus• Explore (The Problem)• Summary

Launch(Introduces the Focus Question)

Explore(With Partners

or Groups)

Summary(Related to theFocus Question)

Grading (Total Points)Homework• Graded on a scale from 0-3• 3 = All work shown, all questions fully

answered (not just the answer)• 2 = All questions answered, some work

shown (“a little something missing”)• 1= some questions answered, some

work shown (“a little something done”)• 0 = nothing done• Late assignments can be made up for

partial credit

Group Work• ON TASK• ACTIVE PARTICIPATION• RESPECT FOR OTHERS• EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR

Each individual student will receive a “group grade.” This grade is based on how the individual student contributes to the group activity. Grades range from 3-2-1-0. Not always an everyday grade

Quizzes, Tests, Projects,

• Quizzes: Individual, partner, notebook– Taken at the end of a chapter or during if

the chapter is long; points vary

• Unit Tests: at the end of each book; individual work; points vary

• Unit Projects: At the end of each unit, will be explained in detail when assigned

What to Study

• Supplementary Sheets (“Class Notes”)

• Explore questions• Homework questions/answers• Summaries from class• Review Packets

-Review problems when a quiz or test covers several chapters

-Unit Test Review: Multi-page packets

Extra Help• Morning, at lunch time, during study

hall, or at the end of the day, depending upon the teacher’s availability.

• Teachers may be contacted via email for a morning pass if one wasn’t picked up during the day

• New morning pass policy: students are allowed into the building at 7:30 a.m. with a teacher’s pass

Genesis

• Updated every few days; the Rotating-Drop schedule is a factor

• Homework and group work are included• Tests and quizzes will be posted on Genesis

within the week, but all students need to have taken the assess- ment in order for the students to get them back

• Students can come after school to see their tests and quizzes and do corrections

My Website

• Homework is written on calendar• Tests and quizzes are listed in

advance• Summary answer keys are uploaded• Review Summaries for quizzes/tests• Internet Resources

Absences• Students are responsible for getting

missed work• If going to be absent for multiple

days, please let me know 3 days in advance

• Lesson pages and “Class Notes” are sent to the Guidance Office for pick up

• Complete the homework and hand in in order to get credit

• Missed tests/quizzes can be made up after the homework is checked

Further information/requests: please contact me via Google

scooperman@chatham-nj.org

(This presentation will be posted on my webpage.)

Thank you for visiting tonight!