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Curriculum Night 2019

Join Mrs. Green and Mr. Wickham, experienced educators, for insights on math education goals, expectations, grading, and resources for 4th & 5th graders. Stay informed and engaged with your child's math journey.

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Curriculum Night 2019

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  1. Curriculum Night 2019 Level Creek Elementary School 4th & 5th Grade ACM Mrs. Green and Mr. Wickham August 13, 2019

  2. Mrs. Green’s Education • Specialist’s Degree- Math Edu. Georgia State University • Master’s Degree- Math Education Mercer University • Bachelor’s Degree- Middle Grades University of Georgia

  3. Mrs. Green’s Experience • Retired. 36th year GCPS • 11 years Elementary • 25 years Middle School • 20 years Advanced Math • 6 years ACM at LCES

  4. Mr. Wickham’s Education • Master’s Degree- Math Education Walden University • Bachelor’s Degree- Elementary Education Ashland University

  5. Mr. Wickham’s Experience • 16th year GCPS • 6 years ACM • 2 years 3rd grade ACM • 3 years 5th grade ACM • 1 year 4th grade ACM

  6. Mrs. Green’s Family • Husband- Bill (39 years) • 3 Sons & 2 daughters-in-law -Buck-35 Graduate of SCAD, Graphic Design -Jake-33 Graduate of Piedmont SS Teacher/BB Coach at Lanier MS -Matt-29 University of N. GA Journalism/College Football HOF

  7. Is this format OK? Bill Green770-757-5078 cell Mrs. Green’s Boys…Matt Bill Buck Jake Buck

  8. and Daughters-in-law Ashley Erin

  9. Even more family…. Bailey 15 Simba 4

  10. I am a grandma! Ansley…17 months old!

  11. Mr. Wickham’s Family • Wife - Amber (11 years) • LA teacher at Hull Middle • 1 Son & 1 daughter • Benjamin – 3rd Grader at LCE • Isabelle – will be 4 in October

  12. Expectations: • Work Hard • Do Assignments • Ask Questions! • Ask Questions!! • Ask Questions!!!

  13. Goal for 4th Graders • To have your student ready for Accelerated math next year in 5th grade. • Be Challenged. • Enjoy the class and love math!

  14. Goal for 5th Graders • To have your student ready for Accelerated math next year in 6th grade. • Be Challenged. • Enjoy the class and love math!

  15. ACM Curriculum 4th Grade: All of 4th and more… 5th Grade: All of 5th and more… 6th Grade: All of 6th and more…

  16. Materials • Notebook – 5 sections for notes, warm-ups & class work, homework, assessments, and CML. • Textbook – My Math (textbook & on-line) • Agenda • Paper and pencil

  17. Communication: Emaillynn_green@gwinnett.k12.ga.usgary_wickham@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

  18. What’s going on…It is all on the Calendar! • Go to eClass • Select Class • Go to Ms. Green’s Website • http://lynngreen.onmycalendar.com//

  19. What’s going on…It is all on the Calendar! • Go to eClass • Select Wickham Fifth Grade Core

  20. Grading Scale: • 90%-100% A • 80%-89% B • 74%-79% C • 70%-73% D • Below 70% U Conduct and effort grades are assessed as E (excellent), S (satisfactory), N (needs improvement), or U (unsatisfactory).

  21. Grade Expectations • MustMaintain an A or B average - Review of progress: Mid-term & End of Semester A grade below a B at mid-term (9 weeks) or end of semester (18 weeks) will result in dismissal from ACM.

  22. Grading Percentages for Math classes: • 50% Classroom • 40% Summative • 5%  Interim Assessments • 5 % Mid Year Assessments and End of Year Assessments

  23. IXL: https://www.ixl.com/ • IXL's skills are aligned to the Standards of Excellence and the Georgia Pre-K Program Content Standards • Provides comprehensive coverage of math concepts and applications • Easily find unlimited practice questions specifically tailored to each required standard. • $11.25 per student – pay through MyPaymentsPlus.

  24. GCPS Math Flowchart

  25. Suggestions for parents: • Check calendar daily with your child. • Help with assignments. “Your way” is fine. • Have him/her teach to you or a younger sibling. • Go through the Math notebook with your child. • Expect it to be challenging…it should be, and that’s good! • Be patient. Studying in math may be new. • Be encouraging!

  26. QUESTIONS??

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