1. Tara Merchiore Mathematics Department Maple Point Middle School 2015-2016 Welcome Parents! Please take a yellow paper and fill it out.

2. The curriculum has been aligned to the Common Core Standards. Topics: –Integers –Coordinate Plane –Whole Numbers & Patterns –Equations –Decimals, Fractions, & Percent –Analyzing Data –Proportional Relationships –Geometry –Probability Curriculum: 6 th Grade Math

3. Marking period grades will be determined by the number of points you earn on the following things: –Tests (usually one per chapter) –Quizzes (at least one per week) –Homework (typically given every night) –3 points each. 1 point if turned in 1 day late. –Notebook Quiz (one per marking period) –BPO (Bonus Point Opportunities) Report cards and progress reports are sent home electronically. Grading

4. Homework grades are updated daily. Please update your e-mail address. Home Access Center

5. Assignment Log –Updated daily Calendar –Lists upcoming tests/quizzes –Indicates chapter & section being covered each day. Link to Holt Online Website

6. CDT Testing is a computerized adaptive test which helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth. –Testing Windows –November 2-13 –February 8-18 –Taken during school day District Tests –Quarterlies at end of first and second marking periods –Literacy Indicator #1(SLO) –Performance Indicator #1(SLO) –Final exam –Taken during school day Assessments

7. PSSA English Language Arts and Math/Science: The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) includes assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics which are taken by students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The English Language Arts and Mathematics PSSAs include items that are consistent with the Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content aligned to the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The Science PSSAs include items that are aligned to the Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content aligned to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science, Technology, Environment and Ecology. –Taken during school day –April 18-22 (Math) Assessments Continued