1. Mrs. Marissa Dahme http://goo.gl/zR2jMZ

2. Resources This presentation can be accessed here: http://goo.gl/zR2jMZ Website is updated daily (including Google Calendar) Zangle is updated regularly Best way to contact me: mdahme@pvsd.k12.ca.us

3. The Big 3 We spend time class time focused on improving: 1. computational skills 2. conceptual understanding 3. logical reasoning/problem solving 7 th grade – build foundation & prepare for the rigorous Algebra 1 8 th grade – provide support in Algebra 1

4. Trimester 1 Overview Standards covered: CA7AF1.2, CA7AF2.1,CA7AF4.1, ALG4.0,CA7NS1.2, CA7NS1.3,CA7NS2.4, ALG4.0,CA7MG3.3, ALG5.0,CA7AF3.3, ALG6.0 7th grade Integers Order of Operations Equations (one-step) Fractions Square Roots Pythagorean Theorem Graphing Percents 8th grade Integers Order of Operations Equations (multi- step) Fractions Inequalities Word Problems Graphing Functions

5. Policies Grading: 10% Participation 50% Classwork 40% Quizzes/Quiz Corrections Late work: 10% penalty per day, up to 5 days late Absences: one day per day absent to complete make up work Use website for assignments/notes *there is no homework assigned in this class, but absentees will need to complete make-up work at home

6. Participation Warm-ups Khan Academy Whiteboards Games (math bingo, SMADNESS, integer card games)

7. Classwork Worksheets (several class periods given to complete a worksheet – after that it becomes homework) Khan Academy (score/grade level improvement based on individual student goals) Groupwork (some projects and scribe/sage work) Projects (projects include: penpal letters, mathematician biography, posters, songs/poems, webquests)

8. Mini-Quizzes About every 2 weeks & are based on the topics reviewed in class Corrections are made on quizzes (with scores below 80%) the following class period Quiz corrections are scored in two ways: completion and quiz score improvement (up to 80%)

9. Khan Academy Khan academy is completely online – includes problem sets and video tutorials Students progress through the program at their own speed & appropriate skill level Progress reports available online & at least once a trimester a parent signature will be required

10. Math is difficult for me… When I just started a new topic When I don’t get the problem & become frustrated When I don’t understand it very well When I don’t know what to do When I look at my notes & still don’t understand When it is in the form of a word problem or long equation When we start getting into harder topics When I’m confused When there is a new lesson Most of the time I haven’t paid attention or fool around When I don’t understand it When I miss a day of school When I didn’t study When I don’t know what to do

11. Math is easy or fun for me… When the math is complex but easy to understand When someone does a few problems & then lets me try When I actually get the problem When we take notes & practice a lot When we work with friends When I get it clearly explained & shown to me When we do projects When we are taking notes & we can ask questions When we do hands on or project activities When I get it its easy and solving word problems is fun Whenever its something I understand how to do When we do rotations around the classroom When I understand it When we review on whiteboards

12. Goals I want my students to feel successful I want them to be bold and ask questions I want them to build the skills needed to be successful in their courses now as well be ready for rigorous math courses in the future

13. Thank you for coming! http://goo.gl/zR2jMZ