1. Welcome to Back-to-School Night 7 th Grade Math – Room 554 Miss Heather Dome

2. About me Master’s degree from Monmouth University –I am certified in Mathematics (grades 6-8), Reading/Language Arts (grades 6-8), English as a Second Language, and Elementary Education Alumni of TFMS

3. Important Information E-mail hdome@tfs.k12.nj.us School Phone –732-542-0775 Note Team Meetings –Call or E-mail for a conference Homework posting

4. Student Expectations Come to class and be on time Homework completed (work must be shown) Bring all necessary materials to class. Be an active learner- participate! Respect others

5. Assessment  Tests  Quizzes  Homework  Classwork  Group Work  Notebook Check  Participation

6. Grading Tests- 40% Quizzes- 30% Classwork- 15% –Notebook check –Participation/Preparation Homework- 15%

7. Homework Check Plus- 100% Check- 87% Check Minus- 50% Check Minus Minus/Missing- 0%

8. Homework Homework is posted each and every morning. Students are responsible for copying assignments into their planners. Homework is due the next day unless otherwise directed.

9. A+- 96-100 A- 92-95 B+- 88-91 B- 84-87 C+- 80-83 C- 77-79 Grading Scale (Determined by the Tinton Falls Middle School) D+- 74-76 D- 70-73 E Below 70- I- Incomplete M- Medical (Grades are always posted on Genesis)

10. Big Ideas Mathematics Big Ideas Math is the only complete middle school math program developed with the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Content and Standards for Mathematical Practice as its foundation. Big Ideas Math has been developed using learning and instructional theory to ensure the quality of instruction. Students master content by continually building on what has been previously taught through inductive reasoning opportunities, engaging activities that provide deeper understanding, concise examples, and rich thought-provoking exercises.Standards for Mathematical ContentStandards for Mathematical Practice There are two pathways that we are currently piloting: –1. Advanced Pathway: For our advanced math classes in grades 6 and 7 –2. Standard Pathway: Piloting in grades 6, 7, and 8th grade classes

11. Big Ideas Advanced Equations Transformations Angles and Triangles Graphing and Writing Linear Equations Systems of Linear Equations Functions Real Numbers and Pythagorean Theorem Volume and Similar Solids Data Analysis and Displays Exponents and Scientific Notation Inequalities Constructions and Scale Drawings Circles Surface Area and Volume Probability and Statistics Red Book Integers Rational Numbers Expressions and Equations Inequalities Ratio and Proportions Percents Construction and Scale Drawings Circles and Area Surface Area and Volume Probability and Statistics

12. Access Online bigideasmath.com Login –Username: firstname.lastname@tfms –Password: student Do not change!

13. Peer Tutoring Wednesday’s after school Becoming a Tutor? Being tutored? Have your child contact me for more information!

14. Homework Club Thursday’s after school –Contact Ms. Gravatt or myself

15. Breakfast Breakfast is offered daily (except half days) Grab and Go station Tell homeroom teacher first Pay through PayForIt account

16. Thank You!! I am looking forward to this year!! Please do not hesitate with any questions!