1. Back to School Night Math Presentation Ms. Rita Cirillo rcirillo@wood-ridgeschools.org

2. About Me Graduated from Montclair State University Taught first, fourth, and fifth grades at Doyle School This is my 3 rd year teaching fourth grade AM Supervisor Safety Patrol Advisor

3. Website www.wood-ridgeschools.org Click on Directory and find my name You can visit our class webpage for daily homework assignments, and tests/quizzes under class calendar

4. Math Goal: A realistic approach to problem solving in everyday situations

5. Math Topics: Multiplication (basic and long) Division (basic and long) Problem Solving Fractions Geometry/Measurement

6. Math Must have multiplication tables 0-12 memorized! Helpful Websites: -www.multiplication.com -www.mathblaster.com -www.funbrain.com

7. Tests and Quizzes All tests and quizzes are graded equally Students will be given at least three days notice of a test Students will be given at least two days notice of a quiz Quizzes will be a smaller version of the test MAD Minutes will be given weekly/biweekly – Timed Drills for basic multiplication/division facts (will be graded) Please check grades on Real Time often Generally tests/quizzes given back on Mondays to be signed and returned by Wednesday

8. Homework Plan Homework Alerts will be given for ANY missed homework Each student will start each subject with a 100% homework grade Each alert will result in five points being deducted from their homework grade (in the subject area the homework was missed) Homework alerts are filled out and sent home for a parent/guardian to sign The missed assignment needs to be completed and handed in with the signed homework alert the next school day A homework pass may not be used for a graded or longterm homework assignment

9. Strategies for Higher Test Scores Star Renaissance testing (Fall, Winter and Spring) MAD Minute Math testing once per month – charting student progress Writing Portfolios – individual writing samples administered once per month Weekly “Do Nows” using NJASK samples to prepare students throughout whole year

10. Thank you for coming tonight! Please do not hesitate to email/contact me when needed-I am your partner in your child’s education! rcirillo@wood-ridgeschools.org 201-933-6777