8TH GRADE OPEN HOUSEMRS. BOLDAMATH2014-2015

jbolda@syc427.org

WHO AM I?

TEAM ETHOS

MATH THIS YEAR

DOES HELPING YOUR CHILD WITH MATH FEEL LIKE THIS?

ACCELERATED MATH LIVE

Students will be able to advance at their own pace More time in class for one-on-one or small group

instruction Parents will have access to current student progress Learning can happen anytime, anywhere Common Core aligned

HOMEWORK OPTIONS

Computer, tablet (iPad, Kindle, etc.), smartphone, pencil and paper

TYPICAL WEEK 3 days of math instruction using

computers/small-group 1 day of intense problem solving skills –

individual/group work (Common Core) 1 day of taking assessments over objectives

that students have shown proficiency on from practices

120 minutes of homework practice – homework log

HOW DO YOU GRADE THIS?

Objective Mastery Quizzes (formative assessments) Tests (summative assessments) Problem Solving Homework: Effort & Progress Classwork and Class Participation

WILL THEY REMEMBER WHAT WAS TAUGHT LAST MONTH?

Built-in Review Concepts build throughout the year Reteaching if necessary

MORE INFORMATION

Homework Grading Accelerated Math Live Classroom Expectations/Policies

QUESTIONS ABOUT AML

ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS…

Because of the short time frame we are given tonight and the purpose of this evening, please e-mail me at jbolda@syc427.org.