Welcome to Curriculum Night at IMS
September 10, 2015
Tonight’s Agenda
Personal Background Curriculum Parent Expectations How can you help your child Homework Grading Contact Information
Personal Background
10th year of teaching 8th year at IMS 2 years at Skyline 9th year teaching ISD
summer school program (Algebra 1)
BA University of Montana
MA & Math Endorsement at Seattle University & City University
Standards Based Curriculum
Connected Mathematics Project (CMP3)
During this course we will utilize Thinking Habits and Mathematical Practices to build upon previous knowledge, make sense of problems, and apply learning to new situations.
Curriculum
Connected Mathematics Project (CMP3)
8 separate units (only 1 book)
Additional concepts & material to insure State standards met
Parent Expectations
Supply a good place and time to study
Check your students work
Ask questions and ask your student to explain what they’re doing
How can you help your child: Check the Assignment Sheets to know what is going on. Look at Family Access on a regular basis CMP3 Math XL for students at mathxlforschool.com
Interactive tutorial exercises with immediate feedback
Multimedia learning aids Quizzes to check for understanding
CMP3 Resources for Parent/Guardian at http://mymathuniverse.com/cmp3
Back side of the parent letter for each unit Go over their class work and notes!! Encourage them to talk with (and/or email) the teacher Encourage them to attend MathHelp
Homework 5 nights a week (most likely) About 20 minutes per night
(average) Homework written in Planner
from whiteboard in Ms. Brewster’s room
KEY posted on Ms. Brewster’s website—student should check for understanding on each homework assignment
Weekly Assignment Sheet (two weeks posted—at a time-- on Ms. Brewster’s website)
Math Help Specifics to follow Activity bus available
Schedule appointment
Grades
Check grades on Family Access
Breakdown Test/quiz 50% Homework
Quizzes 25% Class work 15% Assignments 10%
Contact Information
Phone 425-837-6866
E-mail [email protected]
Website (IMS site “Teacher Websites”) Swiftclassroom.com
Have a great night!
Thanks for coming!