2014 Welcome to Math 6. TMcComb

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Welcome to Math 6


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IntroductionMs. McComb

From AZ, lived in Colombia, Taiwan, and Idaho

4thyear teaching math at SAS, first year in G6;

8 years teaching experience: G5 at OFS, ELL

Prior life: MBA, Financial Analyst (HP)

Two kids: Neill, (15, G10) and Kevin (14, G9)

Enjoy: reading, hiking, new adventures

Passion: Building confidence in kids through

problem solving!


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Mrs. Roy-Filice

EducationMasters in Education, Literacy Specialist specializing inReading and Writing, Certification in ESOL , Adult Education andSpecial Education,

Teaching Experience-Grade 1 through Grade

-taught in Canada, Botswana, Belgium, Hong Kong, e 8. Saudi Arabiaand now in my 11thyear in Singapore

Personal

-Mr. Filice3rd Gr. Counselor-Simon 4thYearUniversity-Elina 2ndYear

University


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Why Common Core Math?

New curriculum out of the U.S. thats been adopted by moststates and benchmarked internationally.

Teaches a more focused set of major math concepts andskills. (Deeper rather than broader)

Gives students more time to master important ideas andskills.

Uses rich and more rigorous content to engage in real worldproblem solving.

Developed to meet 21st century demands.


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CCSSMathematical Practices


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Math Units

1: Prime Time (Factors & Multiples)

2: Comparing Bits & Pieces (Ratios, Rational Numbers,

Equivalence)

3: Lets Be Rational (Fraction Operations)

4: Covering & Surrounding (Two-Dimensional Measurement)

5: Decimal Ops (Computing with Decimals and Percents)

6: Variables & Patterns (Algebra)

7 :Data About Us (Statistics and Data Analysis)


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Connected Mathematics 3

Each unit is contained withinits own textbook.

Textbooks are switched outafter each unit.

Replacement cost pertextbook is S$20.

Also available online moreinformation to come.


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Assessment

Standards-Based Grading

Formative vs. Summative Assessments

Formative non-evaluated, check-inSummative (tests, projects) - evaluated

- opportunity for students to demonstrate their current mastery of a standard

- retakes are possible based on trends shown by student throughout unit

Behaviors Organization, Responsibility, Collaboration,Reflection

Student scores start at top

Rubrics created in conjunction with students


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Class Information

Homework calendar

Class blog:sasmccombmcmath.blogspot.sg


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Homework

Designed to hardwire a known skill throughpractice

Should be:

Done independently

Foster self study by utilizing the resources

Not be a source of conflictNot exceed 30 minutes*

Mindful that Practice Makes Permanent


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How you can help

Foster independence, perseverance, self reliance, andconfidence

Regularly review your childs work

Establish a homework routine Use the support systems Google calendar, blog

Create opportunities for your child to be the teacher

Be a role model by making math connections

Pose real world math challenges for your child to solve

Please do not let math become a source of conflictbetween you and your child

Strive for automaticity with mental math


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THANK YOU!

I look forward to working inpartnership with you this year.

[email protected]

THANK YOU!


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THANK YOU!

I look forward to working inpartnership with you this year.

[email protected]

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2014 Welcome to Math 6. TMcComb