Mrs. Tucker's Math Goals

1. You will learn to persevere and enjoy being challenged.

REACH YET

2. You will become a problem solver who doesn't just know how to get an answer, but knows WHY the particular strategy worked to get the answer.

3. You will be capable of reading word problems critically, organizing information neatly, and using multiple strategies to solve the problem.

4. You will continue to develop number sense (math common sense) which you will use to determine if your answers are reasonable.

5. You will be fluent in your math facts.

6. You will talk and write about your mathematical thinking using your math vocabulary.

How can my child have a successful year?

• Be organized (write in Agenda, have correct materials for class, everything in its place, work area neat)• Be responsible (with homework, materials, management of time, absences) May not

go back to backpack for supplies• Be focused and engaged in learning (ask questions, participate in class discussions,

participate fully at task at hand)• Be a self advocate (if you need help – ask); study groups on Thursdays• Effort – every day, your child should be working harder than we are• Be here!• Have a growth mindset

Bottom Line: Support and encourage; don’t solve all problems for your children.

3 Ways

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Math• Tests (40%) Quizzes (30%) Classwork/Homework (15%) Projects (15%)

• Math 4 Today quizzes provide a spiral review of 5th Grade Content - weekly

• Tests and other quizzes are on current content

• Classwork/Homework Grades taken occasionally – timed tests (best score), homework (completion grade), iReady may be assigned

• Projects – one at home per quarter (Survival Math); one in class per quarter

• Accelerated

Textbooks• The math notebook is your child’s textbook!

•GoMath! (Grade 6) – used occasionally – available online

•MANY other resources are used!

Daily Structure

• Check homework

• Mini-Lesson in Notebook

• Formative Assessment

• Practice (meeting with small groups and individuals)

• Math Menu or Rotations

Got It!

Don’t Get it YET

Bump it Up

Sort of Get It

Name: ____________ Name: ____________

Name: ____________ Name: ____________

Grades Coming Home• All Tests will need to be signed, returned, and have

corrections attached

• Other grades will be sent home as graded – under 80% sign and return

• Check your child’s math notebook occasionally – it is their textbook!

Reasons for Math MistakesR = Reading Error

Read the problem wrongDidn’t understand what the question was askingMisunderstood certain vocabularyS = Silly MistakeMissed a basic fact which led you to the wrong answerWrote down the wrong final answer due to messy work or not being carefulSubtracted or added wrongM = Math MistakeDid not understand how to do the math needed to answer the problem

Math Fluency/Timed Tests

•Baseline letter with information was sent home last Friday!

•If not at mastery (90% or above), daily practice is needed

2A1A

2ACriteria:

Teacher recommendation

95% cumulative math average

95% cumulative math test average

3.75 cumulative GPA in core classes

Top FSA Math and Reading Scores

Qualifying score on Algebra Readiness Test in May

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