Mrs. Sampson

1. Middle School History • Algebra Mrs. Sampson

2. Around God’s World Italy

3. Bible Class and Small Groups • Pastor Seth • Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Tarkoff • Small Group on Friday • Boys with Kevin Piazza • kevin-home@the-piazza.net • Girls with Sara Bridgeman • sarabridgman@gmail.com

4. School-Home Communication • e-mail: • lsampson@redhillschool.org • website: www.redhillschool.org • Conferences- Sign-up for October 29th and 30th • Phone: 714-544-3132 • Agenda • RenWeb • Newsletter

5. HistoryHistory is who we are and why we are the way we are. ~David McCullough History has a purpose, an end in view, designed by God.

6. California State Content Standards aligned www.cde.ca.gov

7. Year Overview-6thGrade - Ancient HistoryBeginning of Civilization to the Roman Empire • Trimester 1 • Unit 1:Early Humans and Societies • Early Man Story and Poster Project • Unit 2: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush • Mesopotamia Brochure Project • Ancient Egypt 3-D Project • Trimester 2 • Unit 3: Civilization in India and China • China Folder Project • Unit 4: Foundations of Western Ideas • Ancient Greece Pocket Book Project • Trimester 3 • Unit 5: The Roman World • Roman Empire Technology Project • Unit 6: Endings and Beginnings

8. Year Overview: 7thWorld History: Medieval to Modern TimesThe Fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance and the Age of Reason • Trimester 1 • Unit 1: Connecting With the Past – Fall of Rome & Byzantine Empire • Byzantine News Project • Unit 2: The Islamic World • Islam – Christianity Comparison Project • Trimester 2 • Unit 3: West African Civilizations • Africa Folder Project • Unit 5: Medieval Europe • Medieval Life 3-D Project • Trimester 3 • Unit 6: Renewal in Europe • Person of the Age Magazine Project • Unit 4: Asian Civilizations • Asian Civilization Topic Project • Unit 7: Civilizations in the Americas • Student Group Presentations

10. History Interactive Notebooks • Purpose of an Interactive History Notebook • Organized materials and notes • Personal study tool – organized information for tests • Personal ownership of work suited to student learning styles • Students will have the opportunity to use higher order thinking skills, to apply, analyze and integrate information.

11. Homework • Daily Homework • Types of Homework Assignments • Textbook/Notebook Assignments – • Reading, section questions, notes, worksheets • Project Assignments – • Work in progress checks • Grade based on completeness and work is corrected in class • Points ?

12. Tests & Quizzes • Notebook Evaluation • Notebooks are collected at the end of units or chapters. Graded on: • Content, Quality, and Completeness – 50 points • Visual Appearance and Organization – 40 points • Challenge Work – Extra Effort – 10 points • Total = 100 Quiz/Classwork points • Quiz Grades • Small Home Projects • In-class Projects • Multiple Choice Textbook Section Quizzes • History Notebook Evaluation • Test Grades • Chapter Tests • Large Projects

13. Grading • Homework: 10 % • Quizzes/Class Activites/Notebook: 40% • Tests/Projects: 50% Late, Missing, and Make-upWork www.redhillschool.org www.renweb.com

14. Online Resources • http://my.hrw.com • Online textbook • Resources for parents, students, and teachers

15. Holt Math Curriculum

16. Online Resources • http://my.hrw.com • Online textbook • Resources for parents, students, and teachers

17. Students learn that math is ordered, logical, and predictable because God’s order, logic and predictability is established in creation. • Mathematics is the language God used to create His universe • Understanding math gives us insight into the nature and character of God • Mathematical concepts are linked to God’s created world

18. Middle School Math and Higher Order Thinking • As a science of abstract objects, mathematics relies on logic rather than on memorization and observation. • Students are now moving from concrete to abstract thinking. 2 + 3 = 5 to 2a + 3b = x • They will move beyond memorizing facts and processes. • Involves: • Analyzing • Seeing complex patterns • Applying known processes to new situations • Learning a new language

19. Homework • Homework Grade – • Includes: • Homework assignments – checked daily, stamp given on assignment sheet • Assignment Sheet – Weekly grade • Notes due at the end of the chapter • Math homework should take about 30 minutes/night. • Homework is a tool for students to practice concepts; learn independent thinking and self-evaluation. • Students should have minimal parent help. Parents should not correct homework! • Homework is graded on completeness, not correct answers.

20. Quizzes, Tests, Etc. There will be a quiz or test approximately every week • Tests – • One per chapter • Test corrections are required – 10 point test grade • One retake per trimester The middle school students’ minds are still maturing! Be patient! They are a (God’s) work in progress.

21. High School Math Path UC Mathematics Requirements– 3 years required, 4 years recommendedThree years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry. Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement, as may math courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades that your high school accepts as equivalent to its own math courses. • LHS Courses include: • Consumer Math • Pre-Algebra • Algebra 1 • Enriched Algebra 1 • Geometry • Honors Geometry, • Intermediate Algebra 2 • Algebra 2/Trigonometry • Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry • Pre-Calculus • Honors Pre-Calculus • Contemporary • Calculus • AP Statistics • AP Calculus

22. Success in Higher MathAdvice for students (and parents) • Be there – absences can really hurt • Be interested • Listen and take notes • Correct your own work – want to knowwhat you did wrong • Ask questions when you don’t understand • Make an appointment with the teacher if necessary