Welcome to 7th Grade Math

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Welcome to 7th Grade Math

• Rebecca Matthews/Beth Slosky
• rmatth_at_kyrene.org
• bslosky_at_kyrene.org
• 480 783-1301

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DID YOU KNOW THAT?
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The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that
todays learner will have 10-14 jobs . . .
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By the age of 38.
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor . . .
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More than 1 out of 2 are working at their current
job for less than 5 years.
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The top 10 in-demand jobs in 2010 didnt exist in
2004.
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How do we prepare students for 14 different jobs
and several different careers?
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We are currently preparing students for jobs that
dont yet exist . . .
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using technologies that havent been invented . .
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in order to solve problems we dont even know are
problems yet.
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David Warlick Connect Learning blog
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Thanks to the Michigan Leadership Improvement Fra
mework Endorsement www.mi-life.org for the
updated Statistics And our principal, Mrs.
Corner for presenting the materials to us.
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Becoming confident in ones own ability
Learning to value Mathematics
GOALS FOR STUDENTS
Learning to reason mathematically
Becoming a mathematical Problem Solver
Learning to communicate mathematically
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DAILY WORK PARTICIPATION

• Students are required to have a spiral notebook
  and folder or math section in an accordion
  folder. The spiral notebook should contain all
  warm ups, class notes, and homework. The folder
  should contain the Connected Math Book and
  handouts.
• If students need addition resources, please let
  me know.
• Please feel free to access the schools web site
  and look up Mrs. Matthews Math classes

www.kyrene.org
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HOMEWORK

• Given Monday thru Thursday.
• Homework is not to be turned in until the day it
  is due.
• Homework should be recorded by the student daily.
• Homework can be made up for ½ credit.
• Students are responsible for all assignments and
  more importantly for the understanding of the
  concept.

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ABSENT WORK

• May be requested form the attendance office! A 24
  hour notice is required!
• Students are expected to complete assignments and
  tests missed during an absence. The student is
  responsible for requesting missing assignments
  and for returning them to the teacher in the
  required amount of time. For every excused
  absence the student is given two days to complete
  missed work.

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GRADING
20 Homework
60 Tests Quizzes
20 Class Work Participation
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• Kyrene Altadeña Middle School
• 14620 S. Desert Foothills Parkway, Bldg. 2
• Phoenix, AZ 85048
• School Office [phone] Food
  Services [phone]
• Attendance [phone] Health Office (480)
  783-1384
• Fax Machine [phone] Transportation (480)
  783-4230
• August, 2007
• Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
• Your child was evaluated before the start of the
  school year for advanced placement in
  Mathematics.
• The placement criteria for candidates
  beingmathematics and/or language arts or was
  placed in Advanced Mathematics classes include
  the followingan advanced class based on the
  recommendation of his/her fifth, sixth or seventh
  grade teacher and progress demonstrated during
  the 06-07 school year.
• The placement criteria for candidates new to
  Altadeña to be placed in advanced classes include
  the following
• Math Placement Exam
• Gifted Placement
• MSS/CASS Proficiency
• 5th Grade Teacher Comments (for incoming 6th
  graders in Kyrene)
• AIMS

• Kyrene Altadeña Middle School
• 14620 S. Desert Foothills Parkway, Bldg. 2
• Phoenix, AZ 85048
• School Office [phone] Food
  Services [phone]
• Attendance [phone] Health Office (480)
  783-1384
• Fax Machine [phone] Transportation (480)
  783-4230
• August, 2007
• Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
• Your child was evaluated before the start of the
  school year for advanced placement in
  Mathematics.
• The placement criteria for candidates
  beingmathematics and/or language arts or was
  placed in Advanced Mathematics classes include
  the followingan advanced class based on the
  recommendation of his/her fifth, sixth or seventh
  grade teacher and progress demonstrated during
  the 06-07 school year.
• The placement criteria for candidates new to
  Altadeña to be placed in advanced classes include
  the following
• Math Placement Exam
• Gifted Placement
• MSS/CASS Proficiency
• 5th Grade Teacher Comments (for incoming 6th
  graders in Kyrene)
• AIMS

Nancy Corner Principal Doug Olson Assistant
Principal Tiffany-Jump Student Advisor Tim
ODonnell Student Advisor
Nancy Corner Principal Doug Olson Assistant
Principal Tiffany-Jump Student Advisor Tim
ODonnell Student Advisor
Nancy Corner Principal Doug Olson Assistant
Principal Tiffany-Jump Student Advisor Tim
ODonnell Student Advisor
Nancy Corner Principal Doug Olson Assistant
Principal Tiffany-Jump Student Advisor Tim
ODonnell Student Advisor

• August, 2007
• Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
• Your child was evaluated before the start of the
  school year for advanced placement in
  Mathematics.
• The placement criteria for candidates
  beingmathematics and/or language arts or was
  placed in Advanced Mathematics classes include
  the followingan advanced class based on the
  recommendation of his/her fifth, sixth or seventh
  grade teacher and progress demonstrated during
  the 06-07 school year.
• The placement criteria for candidates new to
  Altadeña to be placed in advanced classes include
  the following
• Math Placement Exam
• Gifted Placement
• MSS/CASS Proficiency
• 5th Grade Teacher Comments (for incoming 6th
  graders in Kyrene)
• AIMS
• Desert Vista Math Camp (Although not normally a
  part of Kyrene School Districts placement
  criteria, the data provided to us from the high
  school has been considered.)
• Writing Sample
• Students who are enrolled in advanced level
  courses are expected to have a high degree of
  motivation. Students should strive to maintain a
  B average or better during each grading period.
  If a student cannot maintain this average, the
  teacher, parents, and the grade level
  administrator will collaborate to determine
  whether the student is placed in the most
  appropriate level. If it is deemed that the
  student is not where they should be,at the
  student advisor will changeappropriate math level
  or language arts level, the students schedule
  will be changed to one that matches their
  demonstrated abilities.
• Your child ishas been placed in on of the
  following advanced classes
• 7th Grade Mathematics as a sixth grader.

• August, 2007
• Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
• Your child was evaluated before the start of the
  school year for advanced placement in
  Mathematics.
• The placement criteria for candidates
  beingmathematics and/or language arts or was
  placed in Advanced Mathematics classes include
  the followingan advanced class based on the
  recommendation of his/her fifth, sixth or seventh
  grade teacher and progress demonstrated during
  the 06-07 school year.
• The placement criteria for candidates new to
  Altadeña to be placed in advanced classes include
  the following
• Math Placement Exam
• Gifted Placement
• MSS/CASS Proficiency
• 5th Grade Teacher Comments (for incoming 6th
  graders in Kyrene)
• AIMS
• Desert Vista Math Camp (Although not normally a
  part of Kyrene School Districts placement
  criteria, the data provided to us from the high
  school has been considered.)
• Writing Sample
• Students who are enrolled in advanced level
  courses are expected to have a high degree of
  motivation. Students should strive to maintain a
  B average or better during each grading period.
  If a student cannot maintain this average, the
  teacher, parents, and the grade level
  administrator will collaborate to determine
  whether the student is placed in the most
  appropriate level. If it is deemed that the
  student is not where they should be,at the
  student advisor will changeappropriate math level
  or language arts level, the students schedule
  will be changed to one that matches their
  demonstrated abilities.
• Your child ishas been placed in on of the
  following advanced classes
• 7th Grade Mathematics as a sixth grader.

• Pre-Algebra as a sixth or seventh grader.
• Algebra (high school credit class) as a sixth,
  seventh or eighth grader.
• Geometry (high school credit class) as a sixth,
  seventh or eighth grader.
• Advance Language Arts
• If you feel there has been an error or that your
  child is not ready to participate in this type of
  advanced program, please call Altadeña Middle
  School at 783-1300 and ask to speak to the grade
  level administrator for your child.
• Sincerely,

• Pre-Algebra as a sixth or seventh grader.
• Algebra (high school credit class) as a sixth,
  seventh or eighth grader.
• Geometry (high school credit class) as a sixth,
  seventh or eighth grader.
• Advance Language Arts
• If you feel there has been an error or that your
  child is not ready to participate in this type of
  advanced program, please call Altadeña Middle
  School at 783-1300 and ask to speak to the grade
  level administrator for your child.
• Sincerely,

• Pre-Algebra as a sixth or seventh grader.
• Algebra (high school credit class) as a sixth,
  seventh or eighth grader.
• Geometry (high school credit class) as a sixth,
  seventh or eighth grader.
• Advance Language Arts
• If you feel there has been an error or that your
  child is not ready to participate in this type of
  advanced program, please call Altadeña Middle
  School at 783-1300 and ask to speak to the grade
  level administrator for your child.
• Sincerely,

• Pre-Algebra as a sixth or seventh grader.
• Algebra (high school credit class) as a sixth,
  seventh or eighth grader.
• Geometry (high school credit class) as a sixth,
  seventh or eighth grader.
• Advance Language Arts
• If you feel there has been an error or that your
  child is not ready to participate in this type of
  advanced program, please call Altadeña Middle
  School at 783-1300 and ask to speak to the grade
  level administrator for your child.
• Sincerely,

Tim ODonnell 6th Grade Advisor Altadeña Middle
School Nancy Corner, Principal -------------------
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---------------------------------- I have read
and understand the Altadeña Middle School
advanced math/language arts letter regarding
grade expectations. ___________________________
___________________________________ Parent Name
(please print) Student Name (please
print) ___________________________/________ _____
______________________________/_________ Parent
Signature Date Student Signature
Date
Tim ODonnell 6th Grade Advisor Altadeña Middle
School Nancy Corner, Principal -------------------
--------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------- I have read
and understand the Altadeña Middle School
advanced math/language arts letter regarding
grade expectations. ___________________________
___________________________________ Parent Name
(please print) Student Name (please
print) ___________________________/________ _____
______________________________/_________ Parent
Signature Date Student Signature
Date
Tim ODonnell 6th Grade Advisor Altadeña Middle
School Nancy Corner, Principal -------------------
--------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------- I have read
and understand the Altadeña Middle School
advanced math/language arts letter regarding
grade expectations. ___________________________
___________________________________ Parent Name
(please print) Student Name (please
print) ___________________________/________ _____
______________________________/_________ Parent
Signature Date Student Signature
Date
Tim ODonnell 6th Grade Advisor Altadeña Middle
School Nancy Corner, Principal -------------------
--------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------- I have read
and understand the Altadeña Middle School
advanced math/language arts letter regarding
grade expectations. ___________________________
___________________________________ Parent Name
(please print) Student Name (please
print) ___________________________/________ _____
______________________________/_________ Parent
Signature Date Student Signature
Date
The placement criteria for candidates new to
Altadeña to be placed in advanced classes include
the following Math Placement Exam Gifted
Placement MSS/CASS Proficiency 5th Grade Teacher
Comments (for incoming 6th graders in
Kyrene) AIMS Desert Vista Math Camp (Although not
normally a part of Kyrene School Districts
placement criteria, the data provided to us from
the high school has been considered.) Writing
Sample Students who are enrolled in advanced
level courses are expected to have a high degree
of motivation. Students should strive to maintain
a B average or better during each grading period.
If a student cannot maintain this average, the
teacher, parents, and the grade level
administrator will collaborate to determine
whether the student is placed in the most
appropriate level. If it is deemed that the
student is not where they should be,at the
student advisor will change appropriate math
level or language arts level, the students
schedule will be changed to one that matches
their demonstrated abilities. Your child has been
placed in on of the following advanced
classes 7th Grade Mathematics as a sixth grader.
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CURRICULUM

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  detailed list of the objectives.
• kyrene homepage

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