WELCOME TO WALNUT SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM NIGHT

WELCOME TO WALNUT SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM NIGHT Laura Douridas 7 th Grade Math Dourida. L@wcsoh. org

CURRICULUM The Core Math 7 will focus on four critical areas: (1) developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships; (2) developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; (3) solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and three-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and (4) drawing inferences about populations based on samples.

GRADING Grading will reflect the level of mathematical knowledge acquired by each student. To reflect the level of student mastery, the majority of a student’s grade will be comprised of the Individual Test average. Homework 10% Participation 5% Team Assessments 15% Individual Assessments 70%

TARGET SHEET

Homework includes: • processing of current lessons. • distributed practice of previous work. • fluency with skills. • extensions and applications of problem solving. Fewer problems allow for more concentration and perseverance.

College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM)- Course 2 To access the Online Textbook go to http: //do 2839. textbooks. cpm. org/ Students received ebook logins today. Email me with your child's first and last name if you would like to have the login.

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What can you do? · Offer your support and encouragement · Ask about Weekly Target Sheet · Check homework log · Check Power School regularly · Contact me if you have questions. · Checkout the Parent Guide on the Online Textbook THANK YOU FOR COMING! Laura Douridas Dourida. L@wcsoh. org

Anatomy of a Lesson The introduction: • gets students active • motivates learning • is often a challenge

Anatomy of a Lesson Conceptual Development: • Moves students from concrete to abstract. • When appropriate, uses manipulatives such as algebra tiles. • Incorporates problembased learning. • Uses a structured approach.

Anatomy of a Lesson Math Notes boxes contain: • a summary of concepts. • formal definitions. • solved examples.