1. An International Baccalaureate School
Welcome Back to School!
Calhoun Middle School
An International Baccalaureate School
August 22nd, 2014

2. Presentation Contents
About me What are Thinkers and Communicators? What we curriculum we cover this year Supplies needed this year Policies How to contact me

3. About Me…
My wife Kelley My children Dawson (6 yrs) and Benton (2 years) B.S. Middle School Math/Science from UTA Working on my Masters BIG Rangers Fan Cowboys and Sooners Fan Army Brat: 10 cities, 4 states, and 2 countries

5. Math use this slide – They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively
to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical
decisions.

6. Math use this slide - They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively
in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They
work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

7. What we cover in this class
Unit #1: Numerical Relationships
Unit #2: Equations
Unit #3A: Geometry-Angle Relationships & Transformations
Unit #3B: Geometry-Pythagorean Theorem, Surface Area & Volume
Unit #4: Functions
Unit #5: Probability & Statistics
Unit #6: Personal Financial Literacy

8. Classroom Supplies Needed This Year:
3’ 3-Ring binder
8 Pack of dividers
Pack of wide-ruled notebook paper
2 Pencils with erasers
Red pen
Pack of AAA batteries
10 pack of sheet protectors
3 Dry erase markers

9. My grading and homework policy
Major Summative: 70%
IB Projects
Common Assessments
Presentations
Performance Tasks
Unit Test
Portfolios
Minor Summative: 30%
Thinking Maps
Quizzes
Class/Group Work
Exit Tickets (JFM’s)
Short pieces of writing (Challenge Questions)
Oral Responses

10. How to Contact Me…
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