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Common Core Standards Math Practices outlined in CCSS Always been part of good math instruction, now will be more emphasized Call for more depth, less contentTRANSCRIPT
Math 6 RedMath 6 Red
Mr. GerdinMr. Gerdin
ExperienceExperience
• Education:• M.Ed Education (Loyola)• BS Chemical Engineering (Wisconsin)• Masters Engineering Management (Northwestern)
• Experience:• 8 Years 6th grade math teaching at The Joseph
Sears School• 15 years professional engineering experience
Common Core StandardsCommon Core Standards
• Math Practices outlined in CCSS• Always been part of good math
instruction, now will be more emphasized
• Call for more depth, less content
PracticesPractices
• Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
• Reason abstractly and quantitatively• Construct viable arguments and critique
the reasoning of others • Model with mathematics
Practices ContinuedPractices Continued
• Use appropriate tools strategically • Attend to precision.• Look for and make use of structure • Look for and express regularity in
repeated reasoning
Great MathematiciansGreat Mathematicians
Newton Euler Noether Your Child ?!
Problem SolvingProblem Solving
• Explicit Instruction – 4 Techniques
• Apply Techniques to Core Content
• Assessments
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• Middle School Math – Course 2 (Scott Foresman/Addison-Wesley)
• 1 Copy to Keep at Home. Classroom set of textbooks for use in class
• Additional copies available for use at math lunch and homework club
• Other resources – MIF, Explore Learning, IXL, etc.
PlacementPlacement
• Placement to match student’s current ability and aptitude with instruction
• This course typically leads to an introduction to algebra in 8th grade
• Historically - placement by matrix has been accurate
Placement cont.Placement cont.
• Criteria include IAAT, IOWAs, Class Quiz/Test Scores, HW Completion, grade, EOY
• Student placement re-evaluated near end of first trimester and monitored beyond
• Highest weight to standardized results• NT has confirmed that there is NO correlation
between math placement and ability to get in “best” universities
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Bring to Every Class • Positive Attitude/Open Mind• 8-1/2” x 11” Loose Leaf Paper (Lined and Grid)• Pencil w/eraser and Red Pen• Calculator (TI – 30 Xa), Protractor & Ruler• Executive Functioning Binder w/Math Folder• Complete Homework and Current Notes
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• About 20- 30 Minutes Expected Daily• Daily Class Notes & Videos to be used as
Guide• Notes & Videos posted on Gerdin Website• Work must be SHOWN as directed –
Communication• Homework may include text book problem
sets and extensions of concepts
Homework ExampleHomework Example
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• Homework• Quizzes and Tests• Problems• Projects/Activities• Scoring/Grading Per Sears Policy• No Extra Credit
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Students need to develop their own skills and should make a concerted effort to solve problems prior to asking for help.
• Review Text Examples and Class Notes• Ask Classmate(s) • Ask Parent • Ask Teacher (in class during homework
review)• Still Struggling? – Teacher Conference
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• 6th Grade Common Core• Moderate Pacing (but challenging!)• Mastery of Skills• Application of Concepts to Solve Problems• Techniques, Strategies, Algorithms• Communication• Modified as appropriate
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• Algebraic Formulas, Expressions, and Equations
• 3x – 5 = 17 • D = R x T
• Decimals and Fractions• 0.25 = ¼• 0.25 x 4 = 1
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• Operations with Fractions• 1/3 + 2 1/3 = 2 2/3• 4 ÷ ½ = 8
• Geometry and Measurement• Area of polygons• Surface Area and Volume of Prisms and Pyramids
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• Ratios, Rates, and Proportions• 9/12 = ¾• 300:150; 150:75• $365,000/yr = $1000/day
• Dimensional Analysis
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• Percents• 25% off $79.99 = $20• 4 is 2% of 200
• Integers• -33 x 23 + (-3-(-78))• -136/4 + (-3)7
• Graphical Representations• Statistics
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• Technology (calculators/spreadsheets) not a substitute for knowing concepts and mastering skills.
• Technology will be integrated into work – especially using calculator to check work
• Mental Math is important and techniques are incorporated into lessons.
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CreditsCredits
• All photos courtesy of www.flickr.com