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1 Welcome to Back to School Night! Mrs. Cooperman Mrs. Swenson (Mrs. Engelhardt) Ms. Walsh 7 th Grade Pre-Algebra: CMP3 Connected Mathematics Project scooperman@chatham-nj.org cswenson@chatham-nj.org cengelhardt@chatham-nj.org gwalsh@chatham-nj.org

2 Connected Math Program 3 Aligned with Common Core State Standards (N.J.) Helps students with problem solving Promotes deeper understanding of concepts Promotes learning by doing, not by watching New Standardized Tests - Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) : reading, writing, comprehending, and explaining Makes math a more concrete subject to grasp, relates it to real life

3 CMP3 continued… 8 books throughout the year Listed on the Course Description Binder upkeep is essential Keeping lessons and homework in chronological order No writing in the books Copies of lesson materials are given in advance

4 Typical Day Homework- check answer keys; check with group members; additional explanation by teacher as needed CMP3: Connected Math Project Launch – Introduction and Focus Explore (The Problem) Summary

5 Launch (Introduces the Focus Question)

6 Explore (With Partners or Groups)

7 Summary (Related to the Focus Question)

8 Grading (Total Points) Homework Graded on a scale from 0-3 3 = All work shown, all questions fully answered (not just the answer) 2 = All questions answered, some work shown (“a little something missing”) 1= some questions answered, some work shown (“a little something done”) 0 = nothing done Late assignments can be made up for partial credit

9 Group Work ON TASK ACTIVE PARTICIPATION RESPECT FOR OTHERS EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR Each individual student will receive a “group grade.” This grade is based on how the individual student contributes to the group activity. Grades range from 3-2-1-0. Not always an everyday grade

10 Quizzes, Tests, Projects, Quizzes: Individual, partner, notebook – Taken at the end of a chapter or during if the chapter is long; points vary Unit Tests: at the end of each book; individual work; points vary Unit Projects: At the end of each unit, will be explained in detail when assigned

11 What to Study Supplementary Sheets (“Class Notes”) Explore questions Homework questions/answers Summaries from class Review Packets

12 -Review problems when a quiz or test covers several chapters -Unit Test Review: Multi-page packets

13 Extra Help Morning, at lunch time, during study hall, or at the end of the day, depending upon the teacher’s availability. Teachers may be contacted via email for a morning pass if one wasn’t picked up during the day New morning pass policy: students are allowed into the building at 7:30 a.m. with a teacher’s pass

14 Genesis Updated every few days; the Rotating-Drop schedule is a factor Homework and group work are included Tests and quizzes will be posted on Genesis within the week, but all students need to have taken the assess- ment in order for the students to get them back Students can come after school to see their tests and quizzes and do corrections

15 My Website Homework is written on calendar Tests and quizzes are listed in advance Summary answer keys are uploaded Review Summaries for quizzes/tests Internet Resources

16 Absences Students are responsible for getting missed work If going to be absent for multiple days, please let me know 3 days in advance Lesson pages and “Class Notes” are sent to the Guidance Office for pick up Complete the homework and hand in in order to get credit Missed tests/quizzes can be made up after the homework is checked

17 Further information/requests: please contact me via Google scooperman@chatham-nj.org (This presentation will be posted on my webpage.) Thank you for visiting tonight!


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