1. Welcome to Mr. Hamilton’s 6th Grade Transition to Pre-Algebra
Open House
September 17, 2015

2. My Background SJFC -Elementary Education and Special Education
Currently working on my MA in Teaching Foundations at Fairfield University
2nd year at TMS

3. 6th Grade Transition to Pre-Algebra Math Program
-The program must be challenging and interesting.
-Each student is expected to reach upward mathematically, but have success within his/her grasp.
-This math course will firmly establish a general foundation for future mathematics.

4. Nuts and Bolts www.fairfieldschools.org Tomlinson Webpage
Curriculum
Common Core: What your child should know by the end of sixth grade.
Peek of the Week
Helpful links, textbooks, LMC…
Important contact information/communication
Infinite Campus
Grading scale; grades, missing work
Attendance
access

5. Units of Study for Transition to Pre-Algebra
Unit 1 – Operating with Positive Rational Numbers
Unit 2 – Using Expressions and Equations
Unit 3 – Applications of Geometry
Unit 4 – Ratios and Rates
Unit 5 – Understanding Positive and Negative numbers
Unit 6 – Algebraic Reasoning
Unit 7 – Statistics and Distributions
Unit 8 – Operating with Rational Numbers
Unit 9 – Proportional Relationships

6. My Goals Extra Help To make the program challenging and interesting
For my students to build upon their prior knowledge in mathematics
To prepare my students for the next mathematics level
For my students to genuinely enjoy mathematics and experience success in it.
Extra Help
I offer extra help every morning from 7:30 -8:00
Tuesdays during Lunch
Thursdays during homeroom

7. Encouraging Good Homework Habits
Having a regular time to do homework helps children finish assignments. The best schedule is one that works for your child and your family. What works well in one household may not work well in another. For instance, one child may do homework best in the afternoon, completing homework first or after an hour of play and another may do it best after dinner. However, don’t let your child leave homework to do just before bedtime. Remember, children are more likely to complete homework successfully when parents monitor their assignments.
How homework benefits your child…
Homework assignments are given to students for a multitude of reasons:
To review and practice what they’ve covered in class;
To get ready for the next day’s class;
To learn to use resources, such as libraries, reference materials and web sites to discover information;
To explore subjects more fully than classroom time permits;
To integrate their learning by applying many different skills to a single task, such as projects and long term assignments.
Homework can also help students develop
good study habits and positive attitudes.
It can teach them to become
independent learners.

8. Class Dojo Positive Behavior Management Tool
Gives you insight on your child’s performance in school with live updates
School to home communication
Student Confidentiality

9. I’m looking forward to working together this year!
Thank you for coming.
I’m looking forward to working together this year!