1.  Twelve year at Maple Avenue 1. District Math Coach (5) 2. Class Room (6)  Math teacher for 10 years at Middle River Middle School in Baltimore County, Md.  Masters of Teaching from the University of Virginia. 1. Special education certification 2. Technology certification 3. Reading certifications.

2. Core Connections 3 Students need to develop the ability to reason mathematically. Students need to think about what they already know then connect this knowledge to the new ideas they are learning. Students need to realize what they learned yesterday or last week will be connected to today’s lesson. Students need to understand that connecting prior learning to new ideas is a normal part of their education.

3. Student’s responsibilities for learning mathematics include: Actively contributing in whole class & study team work and discussion. Completing all assigned problems and turning in assignments in a timely manner. Checking and correcting problems on assignments based on answers and solutions provided. Asking for help when needed from study partner, study team, and/or teacher. Attempting to provide help when asked by others students. Taking notes and using his/her Toolkit when recommended by the teacher or the text.

4. Expectations Be responsible. Arrive promptly with materials organized, homework completed and ready to learn. Be respectful. Demonstrate respect for yourself, classmates, teachers and rules Be reliable. Participate, collaborate with peers, ask questions and seek help when needed

5. Required materials the Course 3 Ring Binder Graph paper composition book Composition book for tool kit. Textbook (to be kept in 3 ring binder) Pencils, red pen & eraser(s) Ruler

6. Grading Assessment 85% Unit tests, PIA’s, Course Final & Compass Learning re-mediation assessments. Homework 5% Warm-ups 5% Classwork 5% Presentations, class projects, closure activities, study team review Activities, & homework quizzes

7. Homework Homework every night About 15 minutes to complete Must show all work to receive full credit Checked for completeness Online tutorial website available

8. Additional resources CC Course 3 eTools @ http://studenthelp.cpm.org/m/cc3 http://studenthelp.cpm.org/m/cc3 Extra Practice Topics @ http://www.cpm.org/teachers/extraPractice.htm http://www.cpm.org/teachers/extraPractice.htm Sky Pilots homework line https://sites.google.com/a/lasd.k12.pa.us/sky-pilots/ https://sites.google.com/a/lasd.k12.pa.us/sky-pilots/ Core Connections 3 ebook Core Connections 3 Student 1 year eBook

9. Tips to be Successful Insist they seek help immediately if they’re having difficulties Periodically check your child’s grade on MMS Parent Portal Contact me via email or the school phone myersl@lasd.k12.pa.us myersl@lasd.k12.pa.us