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WelcomeMATH PARENT NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 2015
MATH PRACTICES 1.Make sense of the problems and
persevere in solving them
2.Reason abstractly and quantitatively
3.Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
4.Model with mathematics
5.Use appropriate tools strategically
6.Attend to precision
7.Look for and make use of structure
8.Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
What Does A Typical Day Look Like?
Team Work • In this math class, your child will utilize the
knowledge of team members to solve multi-step problems.
• We will complete tasks together as a class, as teams, and individuals.
• Participation is required to be successful!
CanvasWe utilize Canvas for bell work,
classwork, discussion, quizzes, and tests.
The organization of Canvas will help prepare your child for the State Assessment in May.
Use your child’s computer log-in information to enter Canvas.
Teacher CPSD Webpage
Our webpages have the following information posted. Please visit the website if you have any questions.
Class calendar of eventsHomework assignments Upcoming classwork assignments
Helpful links/information
*Please be mindful that items mentioned in class have precedence over what is posted on the webpage.
• Non-profit organization that began as a grant-funded mathematics project in 1989
• Contains programs for 6th through 12th graders
• Currently used in 35 states
• Naturally integrates CCRS throughout
• Mastery overtime• We will use the
Core Connections series (2013)
CPM- College Preparatory Mathematics
Informationwww.cpm.org (mobile friendly site)
• Students are engaged in problem-based lessons structured around a core idea.
• Guided by a knowledgeable teacher, students will interact in groups to foster mathematical discourse.
• Student might say, “I don’t get it.” Teacher responds with “What is the problem asking you to do?” or “Describe what you have already tried.”
• Questioning techniques assist in understanding while also holding them accountable for their thinking process.
Locating the Textbook• Your child was given a specific class period
log in. This will take you directly to the 6th grade material.
• If you have trouble accessing your log in information from home use www.cpm.org and click on textbooks at the top and then CC1 (6th grade) textbook. • The direct website has a limited amount of materials you can access without a log in.
Understanding the Textbook• The left menu bar contains the chapters and in each
chapter are the sections and lessons. • The question numbers contain the chapter first and
then the number problem. (chapter 1 number 34). Each lesson begins with an “Essental Question.”
• Homework is called ‘Review & Preview’ and is graded for completion unless noted otherwise.
• Additional resources are located under the Reference tab. Click on “Student Support.”
Reference Tabs Below Chapter 9 you will find additional
information. Checkpoints: information to check for understanding
Glossary: Definitions of termsIndex: Contains direct page links to click onStandards: Give the Common Core StandardsStudent Support: E-tools, homework help, learning logs, math notes, parent guide, resource pages, toolkits
• Get additional notes and practice.
• You can download practice worksheets that are specific to skills.
Parent Guide
Thank You So Much For Coming!
If you have questions that we didn’t cover tonight, please call the school counselor, Ms. Karl,
to schedule a conference or email your child’s teacher.
Mrs. Gibbs [email protected]
Ms. Levy [email protected]
Ms. Rigby [email protected]
Mrs. Hall [email protected]