Math – Ms. Sarcone’s Back-to-School Night September 25, 2017 Welcome to Math – Ms. Sarcone’s (Team Inspire) Back-to-School Night September 25, 2017 Period 1

What Can You Do? INSPIRE’s Website http://www.monroe.k12.nj.us Check Team INSPIRE’s Website Frequently INSPIRE’s Website Select “Monroe Township Middle School”- under “Select a school” 2. Click on “Teams.” 3. Select “Team INSPIRE” on the drop down menu. You can check: Team Announcements, School – Wide Reminders, Assignments, and much more... Karissa http://www.monroe.k12.nj.us

Math Topics Marking Period 4 Marking Period 2 Marking Period 1 The Number System: -Rational numbers involving adding, subtracting, multiplying, & dividing. Real World Problems Two-dimensional Geometry: -Angle relationships -Construct Geometric shapes Marking Period 3 Expressions & Equations: -Simplifying Expressions/Solving equations -Linear Relationships -Variables Marking Period 2 Ratios & Proportions: -Unit Rates -Constant of Proportionality -Multi-Step ratio and percent problems -Scale Drawings 3-D Geometry: -Area & circumference of a circle -Volume, & surface area Marking Period 4 Statistics & Probability- -Finding the probability of events -Using random samples to draw inferences -Comparing two populations

Math Department Grading Policy Assessments (Tests/Quizzes/Projects) – 70 % - 2 Quizzes = 1 Test Homework – 20%      - Graded as a 3, 2, or 1 Class Participation – 10% - Effort -Prepared (Team Inspire does not allow students to leave to go to locker during class) -Behavior -Cooperation -Participation

Math Homework Grading Rubric 3 Point Response - shows all complete work (graphs, calculations, tables, pictures…) - answers ALL parts of the question(s) 2 Point Response - shows partial work of the problem(s) - answers most parts of the question(s)   1 Point Response - shows limited to almost no work of the problem(s) 0 Point Response - shows no work or effort

Organizational Tips You and your child should periodically log-on to Genesis. Sign up for Remind to receive reminders and important classroom information 3. Encourage students to use agenda not only to write daily assignments, but they should also highlight the assignments as they go back into the book bag. 4. Even if your child has no homework, they should also write in the word “None.” 5. Monitor and maintain school supplies frequently. 6. Periodically your child and you should clean out their backpack. Period 7