1. Math 7 Pre-Algebra Instructor: Robert Ruyle Email: rruyle@lgusd.k12.ca.us rruyle@lgusd.k12.ca.us Phone Number: 408-335-2373

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3. About Me BA in History from UC Berkeley (2004) BA in History from UC Berkeley (2004) Level 1 Education Specialist Credential from National University. Level 1 Education Specialist Credential from National University. 9 years Teaching Experience in a variety of alternative educational settings. 9 years Teaching Experience in a variety of alternative educational settings. I have taught most levels of math in both middle school and high school. I have taught most levels of math in both middle school and high school.

4. Our Textbook California Mathematics by Holt California Standards Based Includes Diagnostic Tests and a great deal of differentiation opportunities Other materials will be used as well. Key Curriculum Kuta Software.

5. Our Textbook Will Never go Home! I use worksheets, print-outs, or other material for assignments. Links to a digital copy of the book can be found on my website.

6. Processing Styles Historically, students who flourish in math have processing styles aligned with their teachers. Historically, students who flourish in math have processing styles aligned with their teachers. It is my job to provide a multi-sensory approach to learning new concepts to match all my students processing styles. It is my job to provide a multi-sensory approach to learning new concepts to match all my students processing styles. The goal is to develop a perceptual picture that will stay with them. The goal is to develop a perceptual picture that will stay with them.

7. Teaching Style Students are successful because they know what they are doing rather than memorize steps. Students are successful because they know what they are doing rather than memorize steps. Incorporates research involving learning and the brain. Incorporates research involving learning and the brain. Teach to the way adolescents process math, not the way I do. Teach to the way adolescents process math, not the way I do.

8. Homework Given out Three times a week. Given out Three times a week. No More than 30 minutes assignments. No More than 30 minutes assignments. Designed for students to regain perceptual picture. Designed for students to regain perceptual picture. If they are becoming noticeably frustrated, STOP. If they are becoming noticeably frustrated, STOP. Contact me if you would like more. Contact me if you would like more.

9. Grades Performance Based Growth Based Student Skills

10. Assessments Frequent Assessments, not frequent tests Frequent Assessments, not frequent tests Formative and summative Formative and summative Study guides will be provided Study guides will be provided

11. STEM and the Ipads Used for Used for Organization Organization Incorporating new learning styles Incorporating new learning styles New methods of Output New methods of Output As a tool, not a toy. As a tool, not a toy.

12. Contact Information Email: rruyle@lgusd.k12.ca.us Email: rruyle@lgusd.k12.ca.us Website: New Site! Rjfisher.lgusd.org. Go to my page and subscribe! Website: New Site! Rjfisher.lgusd.org. Go to my page and subscribe! Phone Number: 235-2373 Phone Number: 235-2373 Feel free to contact me about any questions or concerns you may have. Feel free to contact me about any questions or concerns you may have.