OUR BEST ALWAYS!

My name is Maynard James.

This is my third year at AAA.

I graduated from Athens State University (B.A.)

My goals are

to develop math skills that will help students become successful in all areas of their life;to help my students be more independent thinkersTo produce productive citizens and problem solversWho is Mr. James?

My name is Tasheria Patterson.

This is my first real year teaching.

I graduated fromUAHuntsville (B.S.) General Education focus in Collaboration

My goals are prepare students for global collaborationto develop math and reading skills that will help students become successful in all areas of their life;to help my students be more independent thinkers;

Who is Miss Patterson?

Keep hands feet and all objects to yourself!Raise your hand and wait for recognition before speaking!Respect yourself, Me and peers!Be quiet orderly in the classroom, hallway, restroom, library, cafeteria and computer lab!

Classroom Guidelines

Fun stress-free learningSuccessful yearIntrinsic motivationGroup party

Following the GuidelinesNot Following the GuidelinesLose Points and Behavior Sent Home

All Parents Need to Know About 6th Grade Math

Morning WorkEvery week the students will complete a brain teaser problem solving problem in math folder

Homework

Math Folder- Problems of the DayHomework will be M,T,Th,F and will be opened until close date and Wed. should be skill dayBut not posted on INow until the following week

Math homework is not actually assigned within Edmodo. Use Edmodo as an additional place to send reminders and let students communicate with him. Math assignments would be found in www.successnetplus.comUsername is his firstname.lastname with the 2digit month & 2digit day of his birthdate after his last name. (Ex. mickey.mouse0713). The password is welcome6Homework

Once you get to the home page, you'll see the courses. Digits is named digits 6, even though it encompasses both 5th & 6th grade curriculum.

Once in the digits course, you see a link called "To Do". That is where your childs assignments will be. He/She has the opportunity to "try again" with any assignment until the due date which is often up until the test.

Homework

The program has tools that help the student solve the problem. "Help me solve this" button to the side of each problem. It takes the student through the problem step by step. There are also counters, number lines, and other helpful graphical representations to work with under the "Tools" button next to each problem. The students also have access to www.mymathuniverse.com which has additional help including videos that explain the topics. Homework

Grading Policy Tests 65%

Projects- 25%Chapter test- 25%Quizzes-15%

Daily35%Homework-10%Participation-10%Class work (morning work etc.)-15%

Information Now is Store House for data Should reflect your childs true academic grade. These grades will be reported twice a weekCan access more information www.hsv-k12.org Link to Parent Portal:https://inow-huntsville.asc.edu/informationnow

INOW

Grades this year on the Report Cards

Report Cards go out every 9 weeksProgress Reports Report CardsSeptember 20, 2012 October 22, 2012November 19, 2012 January 7, 2012February 11, 2012 March 18, 2012April 15, 2012 May 23, 2012

Excused Absences and TardiesStudents have 3 days to bring an excuse when absent.

EmailPlease make sure your child is on time.

Star Testing- 40th Percentile or aboveEveryday check homework on Pearson in to do list or/Edmodo/PlannerAAAmagnet.org website click on teachers nameMealpayPlus- Check your childs lunch accountP.T.A. Membership Fee-$5.00 (Please attend meetings.)Things to Remember

Black Ink: hp 940 black /940 color Copy PaperColor Card StockTape/ Staplers/ Pencil SharpenersChart PaperCalculatorsPlease!!!Mr. James Wish List

Maynard.james@hsv-k12.orgAAA phone 256-468-7600Edmodo Skype Conference (12:35-1:35 or 4:00-5:00 M-Th)Best Way to Contact Mr. James

Lets cross over the bridge to a wonderful year

Digits Online CurriculumDo you sometimes feel like this?Maybe this?

Parents will be able to support their child in using the Pearson curriculum program, Digits, while at home.Objective/Goal

Huntsville City Schools: Moved From

Math Curriculum Moved FromALABAMA COURSE OF STUDY

DIGITSIS NATIONAL COMMON CORE STANDARDS

New digital curriculum program For classroom instruction and student assignments.Offered by Pearson Education, the worlds leading education company. You can access homework assignments and other materials through Pearsons online system, SuccessNet .PlusWhat is Digits?

Go to www.mymathuniverse.com, which is the online student command center for digits. You and your student can log in 24/7 to study, do homework, and most important, you can check on the progress and math mastery of your child.Getting Started

YES!!Check your Computer Settings hyperlink after you first log in through www.mymathuniverse.comCan It Run On Any Computer?

Go to www.mymathuniverse.com and use the username and password

Username is the 2digit month & 2digit day of his birthdate after his last name. (Ex. mickey.mouse0713). The password is welcome6

Remember, the class URL is always www.mymathuniverse.com.Accessing the program from home

www.mymathuniverse.com Getting Into Digits

You can contact Technical Support by phone or online at:Phone: 1-800-234-5832Chat & E-mail: www.successnetplus.com/supportwww.mypearsontraining.comHuntsville Help Desk [428-6900]Have Trouble?

If you see an error, you can press the fn key and press the prt sc button above the insert key on your key board and you can save and email the error screen to the teacher. Technical Error

Please make sure your child properly shuts down computer every night This allows for updates Make sure your child charges their computer at nightComputer Information

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