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Mrs. Manning Mrs. Manning Room 201Room 201

Judy Manning

• Bachelor of ScienceNorthern Kentucky UniversityDegrees: Mathematics and Psychology

• Masters of Education Northern Kentucky University

Concentration: Mathematics

• 26 years of teaching experience at Highlands Middle School

7th Grade Math• New Common Core Standards

– What does that mean for my child?Fewer conceptsMore in-depthMore rigorousMastery learningLevel Playing Field

The Common Core Standards

o The Number Systemo Apply and extend previous understandings of operations with fractions to computation with rational numbers.

o Expressions and Equationso Use properties of operations to generate equivalent

expressions.o Solve real life mathematical problems using numerical and

algebraic expressions and equations.o Ratios and Proportional Relationships

o Analyze proportional relationships.o Use these relationships to solve real world problems.

o Geometryo Draw, construct, and describe geometrical figures.o Describe the relationships between geometrical figures.o Solve real life problems using angles, area, surface

area, and volume.o Statistics and Probability

o Use random sampling to draw inferences about a population.

o Draw informal comparative inferences about two populations.

o Investigate chance and develop probability models.

Develop the following Mathematical Practices

• 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.• Use appropriate tools strategically.• Attend to precision.• Look for and make use of structure.• Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

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Teaching Environment• Active • Hands-On• Discovery • Collaborative• Develops Critical Thinking • Rigorous

Our Textbook

Homework

• Yes, they really do have it everyday.• It won’t all be in the book.• There are a few rare exceptions.• When in doubt check the website.• We practice to solidify our skills, determine what we still need to work on, and to develop mastery.• Late work will be completed in Saturday School.

Grading

• Point System– Class work (5-25 pts)– Homework (5 – 25 pts)– Quizzes ( about 50 pts)– Tests (100- 150 pts)– Projects (50 – 100 pts)– Open Responses (25-50 pts)

Web Site• Syllabus• Announcements about upcoming quizzes, tests, projects• Assignments• Copies of homework (if a handout)• Pictures of our active learning

Contact Information• Phone: 815-2524• E-mail:

Judy.Manning@fortthomas.kyschools.us

• Contact information also on website• Contact me any time if you have a

question or concern.

What can you do to help your childbe successful in math this year?

• Encourage them to ask questions if they don’t understand or if they are confused.

• Monitor homework completion.• Touch base with your child frequently to

know when they should be studying for quizzes and tests, etc.

• Let me know immediately if there is any kind of issue or concern.

Thank You for Coming Tonight!