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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.
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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 • The Number System • Rational and Irrational • Real • Expressions and Equations • Work with radicals and Integer Exponents • Proportional Relationships/Linear Equations • Analyze and solve linear equations and • Functions • Define, evaluate, and compare functions • Use functions to model the relationships between quantities
Geometry • Understand congruence and similarity • Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem • Volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres • Statistics and Probability • 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.
Teaching Environment • Active • Hands-On • Discovery • Collaborative • Develops Critical Thinking • Rigorous
Homework • 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 • 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: Judy.Manning@fortthomas.kyschools.us • Contact information also on website • Contact me any time if you have a question or concern.
What can you do to help your childbe 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.