1. Welcome to Back to School Night!
Math Presentation

2. Agenda Goals Topics Covered Outline of what a day in math looks like
Homework
Expectations
Other Misc. Items
Questions

3. Goals for Students To gain and/or maintain confidence in math
Support one another as a community of mathematicians who collaborate to solve problems
To understand key math concepts critical for higher levels of mathematics
To enjoy problem solving and critical thinking (Must have a growth mindset!)

4. Topics that will be Covered this year
Topic 1 – Understand Place Value
Topic 2 – Add & Subtract Decimals to Hundredths
Topic 3 - Fluently Multiply Multi-Digit Whole Numbers
Topic 4 – Use Models and Strategies to Multiply Decimals
Topic 5 – Use Models and Strategies to Divide Whole Numbers
Topic 6 – Use Models and Strategies to Divide Decimals
Topic 7 – Use Equivalent Fractions to Add and Subtract Fractions
Topic 8 – Apply Understanding of Multiplication to Multiply Fractions
Topic 9 – Apply Understanding of Division to Divide Fractions
Topic 10 – Understand Volume Concepts
Topic 11 – Convert Measurements
Topic 12 – Represent and Interpret Data
Topic 13 – Algebra: Write and Interpret Numerical Expressions
Topic 14 – Graph Points on the Coordinate Plane
Topic 15 – Algebra: Analyze Patterns and Relationships
Topic 16 – Geometric Measurement – Classify Two- Dimensional Figures
Topic 17 – Step Up Lessons to Grade 6

5. A Day in math Class
Review homework. Students should ask questions as needed!
Solve and Share/Problem of the Day
Lesson (on carpet)
Guided Practice with Teacher Checks
Independent Practice with Teacher Checks
Differentiated homework assigned daily Monday – Thursday
Exit slips on some days as needed

6. A Glimpse Into A day in Math

7. Homework
Differentiated questions on homework worksheets assigned Monday – Thursday
Students may earn a Math Buck for completing all questions (front and back) on math homework sheet daily
Students should be sure to study/review practice test before class tests

8. Expectations
Students need to demonstrate automaticity with their multiplication and division facts!
Students should be taking notes daily on math vocabulary and class lessons in their notebooks.
Students should be keeping up with their assigned 30 minutes on Khan Academy every week!
If students are confused about homework questions, they need to let me know at the beginning of math class. Furthermore, if students are confused about concepts, they should come to see me during CE time for support.
Students who miss lessons due to absence will be required to make-up the lessons they missed. We can discuss this on an individual basis as needed.

9. Other Misc. Items….
Please sign and return math tests to school. You will be able to keep all of them at the end of the year.
Math Bucks - Incentive Program to encourage participation, engagement and stamina in math lessons and homework

10. Questions?