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Tara MerchioreMathematics DepartmentMaple Point Middle School2015-2016
Welcome Parents!Please take a yellow paper and fill it out.
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• The curriculum has been aligned to the Common Core Standards.
• Topics:
– Integers
– Coordinate Plane
– Whole Numbers & Patterns
– Equations
– Decimals, Fractions, & Percent
– Analyzing Data
– Proportional Relationships
– Geometry
– Probability
Curriculum: 6th Grade Math
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• 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)– 3 points each. 1 point if turned in 1 day late.
– Notebook Quiz (one per marking period)
– BPO (Bonus Point Opportunities)
• Report cards and progress reports are sent home electronically.
Grading
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• Homework grades are updated daily.
• Please update your e-mail address.
Home Access Center
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• Assignment Log– Updated daily
• Calendar– Lists upcoming tests/quizzes
– Indicates chapter & section being covered each day.
• Link to Holt Online
Website
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• CDT Testing 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
– November 2-13
– February 8-18
– Taken during school day
• District Tests – Quarterlies at end of first and second marking periods
– Literacy Indicator #1(SLO)
– Performance Indicator #1(SLO)
– Final exam
– Taken during school day
Assessments
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• 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
– April 18-22 (Math)
Assessments Continued