1. Welcome to Math
Mrs. Manning
Room 201

2. Judy Manning Bachelor of Science Northern Kentucky University
Degrees: Mathematics and Psychology
Masters of Education
Concentration: Mathematics
27 years of teaching experience
at Highlands Middle School

3. 7th Grade Math New Common Core Standards
What does that mean for my child?
Fewer concepts
More in-depth
More rigorous
Mastery learning
Level Playing Field

4. The Common Core Standards
The Number System
Apply and extend previous understandings of operations
with fractions to computation with rational numbers.
Expressions and Equations
Use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions.
Solve real life mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations.
Ratios and Proportional Relationships
Analyze proportional relationships.
Use these relationships to solve real world problems.

5. Statistics and Probability
Geometry
Draw, construct, and describe geometrical figures.
Describe the relationships between geometrical figures.
Solve real life problems using angles, area, surface area, and volume.
Statistics and Probability
Use random sampling to draw inferences about a population.
Draw informal comparative inferences about two populations.
Investigate chance and develop probability models.

6. Develop the following Mathematical Practices
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Model with mathematics.
Use appropriate tools strategically.
Attend to precision.
Look for and make use of structure.
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

7. Communicate Mathematically

8. Teaching Environment Active Hands-On Discovery Collaborative
Develops Critical Thinking
Rigorous

9. Our Textbook

10. Homework Yes, they really do have it everyday.
It won’t all be in the book.
There are a few rare exceptions.
When in doubt check the website.
We practice to solidify our skills, determine
what we still need to work on, and to develop mastery.
Late work will be completed in Saturday School.

11. Grading Point System Class work (5-25 pts) Homework (5 – 15 pts)
Quizzes ( about 50 pts)
Tests ( pts)
Projects (50 – 100 pts)
Open Responses (25-50 pts)

12. Web Site Syllabus Announcements about upcoming
quizzes, tests, projects
Assignments
Copies of homework (if a handout)
Pictures of our active learning

13. Contact Information
Phone:
Contact information also on website
Contact me any time if you have a question or concern.

14. What can you do to help your child be successful in math this year?
Encourage them to ask questions if they don’t understand or if they are confused.
Monitor homework completion.
Touch base with your child frequently to know when they should be studying for quizzes and tests, etc.
Let me know immediately if there is any
kind of issue or concern.

15. Thank You for Coming Tonight!