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Back to School Night

Back to School Night. Academic Enrichment, Algebra teacher, Math Intervention Sept 4, 2014. Dave Martys. 7th year in the district Fourth year teaching Math/AE. First year just at POQ!! I received a Master’s degree in counseling. Married to Mary. Son Will  Love golf/coach.

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Back to School Night

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  1. Back to School Night Academic Enrichment, Algebra teacher, Math Intervention Sept 4, 2014

  2. Dave Martys • 7th year in the district • Fourth year teaching Math/AE. • First year just at POQ!! • I received a Master’s degree in counseling. • Married to Mary. Son Will • Love golf/coach

  3. Curriculum • Future Problem Solving International • Trial of Socrates and Philosophy • Survival Simulation • Junior Great Books • Touchtone Discussions • Math Problem Solvers • Major Focus of the first half of the year on analyzing problems, high order thinking skills, enriched readings, application and team work. • 3rd MP- High school level readings along with creativity in individual projects. Fun!! • 4th marking period- Analytical and critical thinking skills related to philosophy with a focus on the arts at the end of the year!

  4. Future Problem Solving International (FPS) • In groups of Four students will: • Analyze the Situation • Brainstorm Challenges • Identify Underlying Problem • Brainstorm Solutions • Evaluate Solutions • Develop Action Plan for Best Solution

  5. This Years Topics • PP1-Social Media- October 18th steps 1-3 • PP2- Processed Foods- December 12thSteps 1-6 • QP- Propaganda- January 30th • States- Human Potential -April 10-11th • http://www.pafps.org/#!news-and-events/c24vq • http://www.pafps.org/

  6. NSD at FPS Harrisburg

  7. Trial Of Socrates • Research • Develop Character Roles • Create Costumes/Props • Conduct Trial

  8. Discussion and Essays • Junior Great Book Short Stories • Touchstones • Harrison Bergeron—Weebly Website • Ray Bradbury’s “The Veldt”—GoAnimate

  9. MAP • MAP– Measures of Academic Progress • A Tool for Teachers • Created by educators for educators, MAP assessments provide detailed, actionable data about where each child is on their unique learning path. • Adapting the Test to the Student • MAP dynamically adapts to a student’s responses – as they take the test. • Answer a question correctly and the test presents a more challenging item • Miss a question, and MAP offers a simpler item • In this way, the test narrows in on a student’s learning level, engaging them with content that allows them to succeed.

  10. NSD Wiki http://nsdresearch.wikispaces.com/home Travel Drive—Z-drive

  11. What will your child need for class? • A binder (kept in class) • Loose leaf paper • A flash drive

  12. Expectations • Poquessing S*O*A*R • STAY SAFE • OPEN TO SUCCESS • ACCEPT RESPONSIBILTY • RESPECT SELF, OTHERS, & PROPERTY

  13. What’s next: • GIEP meetings before thanksgiving (I hope) • Opening communication • Please make sure your email is in our system! • E-mail blasts • Check my website: http://www.neshaminy.org/Domain/687 • Fundraising ideas? Field Trips….

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