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Welcome to Math
Mrs. Manning
Room 201
Judy Manning
• Bachelor of Science
Northern Kentucky University
Degrees: Mathematics and Psychology
• Masters of Education
Northern Kentucky University
Concentration: Mathematics
• 26 years of teaching experience
at Highlands Middle School
7th Grade
Advanced Math
• New Common Core Standards
– What does that mean for my child?
Fewer concepts
More in-depth
More rigorous
Mastery learning
Level Playing Field
The Common Core
Standards
o The Number System
o Rational and Irrational
o Real
o Expressions and Equations
o Work with radicals and Integer Exponents
o Proportional Relationships/Linear Equations
o Analyze and solve linear equations and
o Functions
o Define, evaluate, and compare functions
o Use functions to model the relationships between quantities
o Geometry
o Understand congruence and similarity
o Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem
o Volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres
o Statistics and Probability
o Investigate patterns of association
in bivariate data.
Develop the following
Mathematical Practices
• Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
• Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
• Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of
others.
• Model with mathematics.
• Use appropriate tools strategically.
• Attend to precision.
• Look for and make use of structure.
• Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Our Textbook
Teaching Environment
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Active
Hands-On
Discovery
Collaborative
Develops Critical Thinking
Rigorous
Communicate
Mathematically
Homework
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Yes, they really do have it everyday.
There are a few rare exceptions.
When in doubt, check the website.
We practice to solidify our skills, determine
what we still need to work on, and to develop mastery.
• Late work will be completed in Saturday School.
Web Site
(www.fortthomas.kyschools.us)
• Syllabus
• Announcements about upcoming
quizzes, tests, projects
• Assignments
• Copies of homework (if a handout)
Grading
• Point System
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Class work (5-25 pts)
Homework (5 – 25 pts)
Quizzes ( about 50 pts)
Tests (100- 150 pts)
Projects (50 – 100 pts)
Open Responses (25-50 pts)
Contact Information
• Phone: 815-2524
• E-mail:
[email protected]
• Contact information also on website
• Contact me any time if you have a question
or concern.
What can you do to help your child
be successful in math this year?
• Encourage them to ask questions if they don’t
understand or if they are confused.
• Monitor homework completion.
• Touch base with your child frequently to know
when they should be studying for quizzes and
tests, etc.
• Let me know immediately if there is any
kind of issue or concern.
Thank You for
Coming Tonight!