1. Kelly Taylor - Math (Please Sign In)

2. The Mission of the Sossaman Math Department is to provide a safe supportive learning environment at the highest level of academic excellence that allows all students to maximize their full potential as they develop in becoming competent users of mathematics in preparation for more advanced studies of Math and Science. SOSSAMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL’S MISSION STATEMENT.

3. Our 2015 – 2016 Sossaman Math Team!

4. “It is great to be…  HUSD is Number 1 Large, public school district in AZ.  All Higley schools earned “A's”  HUSD is the ONLY K-12 public school district in the AZ to have ALL schools receive an “A” ratings.  Cooley and Sossaman Middle schools tied as the No. 2 ranked district middle schools in Arizona.  HUSD is one of only 9 districts to earn an “A” rating each of the 4 years of the state’s letter grade system.  HUSD has been in the Top 10 of all public school districts in Arizona for the last four years.

5. My Education… o Arizona State University, BS o Justice Studies o Arizona State University, M. Ed o Curriculum and Instruction o Secondary Highly Qualified - Mathematics

6. How are the ACCRS different ? Includes rigorous content and application of knowledge through higher-order thinking skills Performance-based collaborative activities and assessments Integrated literacy across all content areas Stronger emphasis on informational text, research and media skills

7. CURRICULUM & ON-LINE RESOURCES  Engage NY – College and Career Readiness Standards (common core)  Big Ideas – “A Common Core Curriculum” (Larson, Boswell)  Galileo – District Assessment Software (assessments & dialogs)  Edmodo – Snapshots (on-lines quizzes)  TenMarks – on-line targeted curriculum  Khan Academy Videos and Activities  IXL  BrainPop

8. Mathematical Practices

9. Thank You!  Thanks for being here for your child.  I look forward to a great school year.  Any Questions should be written on an Index Card with your Email Address.

10. Stay Spartan Strong