Welcome to Back to School Night!

Mrs. Cooperman(Mrs. Engelhardt)

7th Grade Pre-Algebra: CMP3Connected Mathematics Project

scooperman@chatham-nj.orgcengelhardt@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• Accentuate the Negative – information

about topics and support resources recently emailed to students and parents/guardians

• Binder upkeep is essential• Keeping lessons and homework in

chronological order• Copies of lesson materials and

supplementary information are given in advance to all students

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• Homework Exercises – Write in

Agenda

Launch(Introduces the Focus Question)

Explore(With Partners

or Groups)

Summary(Related to theFocus Question)

May be completed in class or assigned

for homework

Grading (Total Points)Homework – Answers are posted on-

line• Graded on a scale from 0-2• 2 = Proper Heading: the date, page(s)

and examples; all work shown, all questions fully answered

• 1 = Some questions answered, some work shown, lack of effort evident

• 0 = Only answers and no work shown; or no problems attempted

• Late assignments can be made up within one day for partial credit

Group Work• ON TASK• ACTIVE PARTICIPATION• RESPECT FOR OTHERS• EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR• Approximately once/week: 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; Staying “on task”, no socializing, using positive communication skills

Quizzes, Tests, Check Ups, Projects • Quizzes: Individual, Partner, Notebook

–Taken at the end of one or mores Investigations, usually around 20 pts.

–Partner Quizzes: optional; may take the quiz independently, usually around 20 pts.

–Check-Ups: at the end of an Investigation, usually around 10 pts.

–Homework (unannounced): previous assignments, usually around 10 pts.

• Unit Tests: at the end of each book; individual work; Review Packets are completed in class prior to the Test; 40 or more pts.

• Unit Projects: At the end of each unit, will be explained in detail when assigned. May be “optional”; points vary.

What to Study

• Supplementary Sheets (“Class Notes”)

• “Explore” questions from the lesson packets

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

-Review Packets: Important concepts and additional practice exercise when a quiz or test covers several chapters

-Unit Test Review: Multi-page packets

Extra Resources

• MathXL : http://mathxlforschool.com/ Students will take a diagnostic test to determine areas of needed support

• Reflex Math: https://www.reflexmath.com/ All CMS students will receive login information

Extra Help• Morning (only Mrs. Engelhardt), 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 assessment 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• Answers for Classwork, Daily

Lessons, Summaries, and Homework exercises are uploaded

• Review Lessons, Summaries for quizzes/tests

• Internet Resources

Absences• Students are responsible for getting

the missed work• If going to be absent for multiple

days, please let me know 3 days in advance

• Lesson packets and “Class Notes” are sent to the Guidance Office for pick up after 3:15 pm

• Complete the homework and hand in to receive credit; modified assignments if it is a lengthy absence

• 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!