1. 2016-2017 Mrs. Gerould 5th Grade Math/Science
Welcome Back to School
Mrs. Gerould
5th Grade Math/Science

2. Let’s Work Together…
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Genesis: Daily assignments and grades

3. NJ Common Core State Standards. See http://www. corestandards
NJ Common Core State Standards* * See for more specific information
Grade 5 Overview
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Write and interpret numerical expressions.
Analyze patterns and relationships.
Number and Operations in Base Ten
Understand the place value system.
Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths.
Number and Operations—Fractions
Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions.
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions.
Measurement and Data
Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system.
Represent and interpret data.
Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and to addition.
Geometry
Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties.

4. Pearson enVision Math www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
Aligned with the Common Core Standards
Emphasizes real-world applications and conceptual understanding.
Includes an on-line component that students can access at home.
e-text
e-tools
visual learning animations
animated glossary

5. Homework Uses: Pre-assessment tool Checking for understanding
Ongoing practice
If your child is having difficulty:
Ask guiding questions
Check online for help
Allow them to show an attempt at each problem, even if they couldn’t get a correct answer.
Support….don’t take over!
Spend about 20 minutes. No more than 30 minutes or it will be a negative experience for everyone.

6. Grading and Progress Homework Completion- 10% Classwork-20%
Quizzes- 30%
Tests- 40%
Other
Study Island
NWEA MAP testing: measures progress

7. Science: NGSS Next Generation Science Standards
Living Things and Ecosystems
Earth Systems
Changes in Matter
Earth, Moon, and Stars

8. Science: Assessments Hands-on Activities/Experiments Projects
Lab Reports/Graphs
Notebook organization
Tests/Quizzes
Homework
News Activities

9. Thank you for joining me this evening
Thank you for joining me this evening. I look forward to an exciting and challenging year! -Mrs. Gerould