Tara MerchioreMathematics DepartmentMaple Point Middle School2014-2015

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• The curriculum has been aligned to the Common Core Standards.

• Topics:

– Order of Operations

– Equations & Inequalities

– Integers & Exponents

– Rational & Real Numbers

– Ratios

– Percent

– Analyzing Data

– Probability

– Geometry

– Sequences & Functions

Curriculum: Pre-Algebra

• Marking period grades will be determined by the number of points you earn on the following things:– Tests (usually one per chapter)

– Quizzes (at least one per week)

– Homework (typically given every night)

– Notebook Quiz (one per marking period)

– BPO (Bonus Point Opportunities)

• Report cards and progress reports are sent home electronically.

Grading

• Homework grades are updated daily.

• Please update your e-mail address.

Home Access Center

• Assignment Log– Updated daily

• Calendar– Lists upcoming tests/quizzes

– Indicates chapter & section being covered each day.

• Link to Holt Online

Website

• Before school on Tuesdays & Fridays (7:15-7:45 am)– A clinic pass must be obtained in order to attend.

– Please check my calendar for availability.

• Study Hall Day 4 during 4th period

• Homework Club: will be held after school on Tuesdays & Thursdays. There will be a 4:00 pm bus to take students home.

Extra Help

• MAP Testing, or the Measure of Academic Progress, is a computerized adaptive test which helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth.– Testing Windows

– 9-15 to 9-30

– 1-5 to 1-23

– 5-13 to 5-24

– Taken during school day

• District Quarterly Test – End of First and Second Marking Periods

– Literacy Indicator #1(SLO)

– Performance Indicator #1(SLO)

– Taken during school day

Assessments

• PSSA English Language Arts and Math/Science: The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) includes assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics which are taken by students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The English Language Arts and Mathematics PSSAs include items that are consistent with the Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content aligned to the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics.  The Science PSSAs include items that are aligned to the Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content aligned to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science, Technology, Environment and Ecology.– Taken during school day

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