Please fill out an information sheet and hand

*Please fill out an information sheet and hand it to me before you leave. Thank you!

�On time �On task �Respect self and others �Effort

� Level 1: Developing Number Sense(Basic operations of whole numbers and basic fraction concepts), Geometry, Measurement � Level 2: Making Sense of Rational Numbers(Fractions, Decimals, Percents), Geometry, Measurement � Level 3: Understanding Algebraic Expressions, Geometry, Measurement � End result: To be prepared for Algebra upon completion of 3 levels(entering high school)

�Building number concepts �Problem solving

� Addition � Subtraction � Multiplication � Division � Factors, Primes, Composites � Common Factors and Number Patterns � More Number Patterns and Common Multiples � Concept of Fractions � Adding and Subtracting Fractions

� Working with Data � Introduction to Measurement � Measuring Two-Dimensional Objects � Area and Perimeter � Properties of Shapes � Slides, Flips, Turns, and Symmetry � Introduction to Statistics � Converting Units of Measurement

� Whole numbers and fractions � Multiplication and Division of Fractions � Working with Mixed Numbers � The Concept of Decimal Numbers � Operation of Decimal Numbers � Understanding Percents � Scientific Notation � Integers � Operations of Integers

� Working with Data � Tools for Measurement and Construction � Tessellations, Geometry, and Measurement � Triangles and Quadrilaterals � Area of Two-dimensional Shapes � Percents in Word Problems and Graphs � Probability � Finding Points on a Graph � Coordinate Graphs and Transformations

� 10 -15 lessons �Quiz after every five lesson �Unit Test at the end �Each lesson has a building number concepts piece and a solving word problems piece �Aligned to the Common Core Standards

� Text � Interactive Text � Assessment Book � On-line access

� 20% of grade � 4 nights per week as practice and/or reinforcement of concepts � posted on Ms. Wright’s webpage � When unsure of concepts, students may use available resources to assist them with assignments (notes, textbook, websites, logic, reasoning). � Credit is earned for attempting to complete assignments, and students are expected to come to class prepared to ask questions when they are unable to do so. � Homework may be accepted late for partial credit.

� 80% of grade � Approximately one per week � If student does not demonstrate mastery, he/she receives re teaching and opportunity to retake. Scores are averaged in the gradebook.

When absent, it is the responsibility of student to: � Check the Ms. Wright’s website for class information, assignments and/or notes. � Copy class notes, complete and turn in missed assignments. � See teacher to schedule a convenient time to make-up missed assessments.

�My website �Transmath- mbook �Vmath live- lesson activities and games http: //sw. kyrene. org/site/default. aspx? Page. ID=1

� Pencils � Marking pen � Highlighter-pink, green, yellow, blue � 2 inch 3 -ring binder � 5 dividers � Notebook paper-1 package *Please bring in the 1 st day of school. These items will be left in the classroom.

Cheryl Wright cwright@Kyrene. org 480. 541. 6137