1. Welcome to Back to School Night. Mrs. Cooperman (Mrs
Welcome to Back to School Night! Mrs. Cooperman (Mrs. Engelhardt) 7th Grade Pre-Algebra: CMP3 Connected Mathematics Project

2. Connected Math Program 3
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (N.J.)
Helps students with problem solving
Promotes deeper understanding of concepts
Promotes learning by doing, not by watching
New Standardized Tests - Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) : reading, writing, comprehending, and explaining
Makes math a more concrete subject to grasp, relates it to real life

3. CMP3 continued… 8 books throughout the year
Listed on the Course Description
Accentuate the Negative – information about topics and support resources recently ed to students and parents/guardians
Binder upkeep is essential
Keeping lessons and homework in chronological order
Copies of lesson materials and supplementary information are given in advance to all students

4. CMP3: Connected Math Project
Typical Day
Homework- check answer keys; check with group members; additional explanation by teacher as needed
CMP3: Connected Math Project
Launch – Introduction and Focus
Explore (The Problem)
Summary
Homework Exercises – Write in Agenda

5. Launch (Introduces the Focus Question)

6. Explore (With Partners or Groups)

7. Summary (Related to the Focus Question) May be completed in class or assigned for homework

8. Grading (Total Points)
Homework – Answers are posted on-line
Graded on a scale from 0-2
2 = Proper Heading: the date, page(s) and examples; all work shown, all questions fully answered
1 = Some questions answered, some work shown, lack of effort evident
0 = Only answers and no work shown; or no problems attempted
Late assignments can be made up within one day for partial credit

9. Group Work Approximately once/week:
ON TASK
ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
RESPECT FOR OTHERS
EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR
Approximately once/week:
Each individual student will receive a “group grade.” This grade is based on how the individual student contributes to the group activity. Grades range from ; Staying “on task”, no socializing, using positive communication skills

10. Quizzes, Tests, Check Ups, Projects
Quizzes: Individual, Partner, Notebook
Taken at the end of one or mores Investigations, usually around 20 pts.
Partner Quizzes: optional; may take the quiz independently, usually around 20 pts.
Check-Ups: at the end of an Investigation, usually around 10 pts.
Homework (unannounced): previous assignments, usually around 10 pts.

11. Unit Tests: at the end of each book; individual work; Review Packets are completed in class prior to the Test; 40 or more pts.
Unit Projects: At the end of each unit, will be explained in detail when assigned. May be “optional”; points vary.

12. What to Study Supplementary Sheets (“Class Notes”)
“Explore” questions from the lesson packets
Homework questions/answers
Summaries from class
Review Packets

13. -Review Packets: Important concepts and additional practice exercise when a quiz or test covers several chapters -Unit Test Review: Multi-page packets

14. Extra Resources MathXL : http://mathxlforschool.com/
Students will take a diagnostic test to
determine areas of needed support
Reflex Math:
All CMS students will receive login
information

15. Extra Help
Morning (only Mrs. Engelhardt), at lunch time, during study hall, or at the end of the day, depending upon the teacher’s availability.
Teachers may be contacted via for a morning pass if one wasn’t picked up during the day
New morning pass policy: students are allowed into the building at 7:30 a.m. with a teacher’s pass

16. Genesis Updated every few days; the Rotating-Drop schedule is a factor
Homework and group work are included
Tests and quizzes will be posted on Genesis within the week, but all students need to have taken the assessment in order for the students to get them back
Students can come after school to see their tests and quizzes and do corrections

17. My Website Homework is written on calendar
Tests and quizzes are listed in advance
Answers for Classwork, Daily Lessons, Summaries, and Homework exercises are uploaded
Review Lessons, Summaries for quizzes/tests
Internet Resources

18. Absences Students are responsible for getting the missed work
If going to be absent for multiple days, please let me know 3 days in advance
Lesson packets and “Class Notes” are sent to the Guidance Office for pick up after 3:15 pm
Complete the homework and hand in to receive credit; modified assignments if it is a lengthy absence
Missed tests/quizzes can be made up after the homework is checked

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(This presentation will be posted on my webpage.)
Thank you for visiting tonight!