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Welcome to Back to School Night!
Mrs. Cooperman Mrs. Engelhardt
Ms. Orsini Ms. Zielinski
7th Grade Pre-Algebra: CMP3Connected Mathematics Project
[email protected]@chatham-nj.org
[email protected]@chatham-nj.org
Connected Math Program 3
• Aligned with Common Core• Helps students with problem solving• Promotes deeper understanding of concepts• Promotes learning by doing, not by
watching• New Standardized test= reading, writing,
comprehending, and explaining• Makes math a more concrete subject to
grasp, relates it to real life
CMP3 continued…
• 8 books throughout the year• Listed on the Course Description• Binder upkeep is essential• Keeping lessons and homework in
chronological order• No writing in the books• Copies of lesson materials are given
in advance
Typical Day• Homework- check answer keys; check
with group members; additional explanation by teacher as needed
CMP3: Connected Math Project• Launch – Introduction and Focus• Explore (The Problem)• Summary
Launch(Introduces the Focus Question)
Explore(With Partners
or Groups)
Summary(Related to theFocus Question)
Grading (Total Points)Homework• Graded on a scale from 0-3• 3 = All work shown, all questions fully
answered (not just the answer)• 2 = All questions answered, some work
shown (“a little something missing”)• 1= some questions answered, some
work shown (“a little something done”)• 0 = nothing done• Late assignments can be made up for
partial credit
Group Work• ON TASK• ACTIVE PARTICIPATION• RESPECT FOR OTHERS• EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR
Each individual student will receive a “group grade.” This grade is based on how the individual student contributes to the group activity. Grades range from 3-2-1-0. Not always an everyday grade
Quizzes, Tests, Projects,
• Quizzes: Individual, partner, notebook– Taken at the end of a chapter or during
if the chapter is long; points vary
• Tests: at the end of each book; individual work; points vary
• Unit Projects: At the end of each unit, will be explained in detail when assigned
What to Study
• Supplementary Sheets (“Class Notes”)
• Explore questions• Homework questions/answers• Summaries from class
Quiz Review
Extra Help• Morning, at lunch time, during study hall,
or at the end of the day, depending upon the teacher’s availability.
• Teachers may be contacted via email for a morning pass if one wasn’t picked up during the day
• New morning pass policy: students are allowed into the building at 7:30 a.m. with a teacher’s pass
Genesis
• Updated every few days; the Rotating-Drop schedule is a factor
• Homework and group work are included
• Tests and quizzes will be posted on Genesis within the week, but all students need to have taken the assess- ment in order for the students to get them back
My Website
• Homework is written on calendar• Tests and quizzes are listed in
advance• Summary answer keys are uploaded• Review Summaries for quizzes/tests• Internet Resources
Absences• Students are responsible for getting
missed work• If going to be absent for multiple days,
please let me know 3 days in advance• Lesson pages and “Class Notes” are
sent to the Guidance Office for pick up • Complete the homework and hand in
in order to get credit• Missed tests/quizzes can be made up
after the homework is checked
Further information/requests: please contact me via First Class
Thank you for visiting tonight!