1. Welcome to Open House Jessica Wolbert 7 th Grade Math

2. Introduction Jessica Wolbert 15 th year at Wydown Certifications B.A. in Middle School Education with an emphasis in math and science M.A.T in Math Education with an emphasis in middle school Mom to Mason

3. My goal is to…. Maximize student learning in the classroom. *Hold high expectations. *Expect students to come to class prepared. Facilitate the exploration of mathematics through problem solving. Assign homework regularly to continue learning outside of the classroom. Encourage enrichment and support at home. *Brain Boosters

4. Student Expectations Classroom Expectations: Come prepared Work productively with group Use class time wisely Be able to explain your thinking/process Be an active listener Homework Expectations: Turn in homework when it is due. Get work that they missed when absent. Ask for help when they need it; follow-up with questions about homework. Correct their homework and ask follow-up questions if needed.

5. Math Homework Homework will be assigned regularly. Homework is a self-assessment. Students will grade their own Practice in class. I record if it is completed. Many daily assignments will be tiered- A, B, or C. Assignments will be recorded in Powerschools. 1 point for daily Practice; more points awarded to assignments collected and graded. M MissingI Incomplete L Submitted LateABSAbsent ( ) Placeholder; grade not entered yet *If a grade is highlighted, there is a note attached to the grade.

6. Grading Policy The overall grade is weighted- 30% Progress Checks 10%: Homework 20%- Check-ups, quizzes 70% Assessments (Chapter Tests or Projects) *Grades will be updated at least every 2 weeks.

7. The Curriculum Math in Focus®: Singapore Math by Marshall Cavendish (Course 2) Math in Focus® is the world-class mathematics curriculum from Singapore adapted for U.S. classrooms.

8. The Accelerated Curriculum Math in Focus®: Singapore Math by Marshall Cavendish (Course 2 and 3) *Math 7 Extensions will be covering topics in Course 2 and Course 3 to help prepare them for Challenge Algebra. Math in Focus® is the world-class mathematics curriculum from Singapore adapted for U.S. classrooms.

10. Topics Covered Developing problem-solving skills and strategies Evaluating and simplifying algebraic expressions Solving algebraic equations Using proportional reasoning Constructing geometric figures Finding volumes and surface areas of cones, cylinders, and spheres Graphing data sets and analyzing statistical sampling methods Identifying events, outcomes, and sample spaces

11. Math 7- Order of Study The Real Number System (Course 2A Chapter 1) Rational Number Operations (Course 2A Chapter 2) Algebraic Expressions (Course 2A Chapter 3) Algebraic Equations and Inequalities (Course 2A Chapter 4) Direct and Inverse Proportion (Course 2A Chapter 5) Angle Properties and Straight Lines (Course 2B Chapter 6) Geometric Construction (Course 2B Chapter 7) Volume and Surface Area of Solids (Course 2B Chapter 8) Statistics (Course 2B Chapter 9) Probability (Course 2B Chapter 10)

12. Math 7 Extensions Accelerated Order of Study The Real Number System (Course 2A Chapter 1) Rational Number Operations (Course 2A Chapter 2) Exponents (Course 3A Chapter 1) Scientific Notation (Course 3A Chapter 2) Algebraic Expressions (Course 2A Chapter 3) Algebraic Equations and Inequalities (Course 2A Chapter 4) Direct and Inverse Proportion (Course 2A Chapter 5) Algebraic Linear Equations (Course 3A Chapter 3) Lines and Linear Equations (Course 3A Chapter 4) Angle Properties and Straight Lines (Course 2B Chapter 6) Geometric Construction (Course 2B Chapter 7) Geometric Transformations (Course 3B Chapter 8) Congruence and Similarity (Course 3B Chapter 9) Volume and Surface Area of Solids (Course 2B Chapter 8) Statistics (Course 2B Chapter 9) Probability (Course 2B Chapter 10) Probability (Course 3B Chapter 11)

13. Helpful Resources http://www.claytonschools.net My webpage, team webpages Math Think Tank (M-F 7:35-8:05am) Powerschools my.hrw.com Textbook- most problems explored in class are in the book. Selected answers are in the back of the book. I’m here most afternoons Tuesday-Friday. I would prefer students set up a time to meet with me to work on homework.

14. Looking forward to a great year! Jessica Wolbert (314) 854-6439 jessicawolbert@claytonschools.net