Transcript Welcome to Gowana Middle School’s Open House!

Welcome to the
Acceleration
Parent Night!
Math 7-8
Ms. Miller
Math 7-8 & Math 8-9
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New courses here at Shen
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Math 7-8 being taught for the first time 2013-2014
Math 8-9 being taught for the first time 2014-2015
Acceleration through compacting curriculum rather than
through skipping curriculum.
In the Common Core Math Curriculum, there is a balance
among fluency (speed and accuracy such as math facts) and
understanding (rather than “tricks”, students will need to know
“why”) which brings more rigor to the courses.
Math 7-8 & Math 8-9 provide the students with additional
rigor by compacting three years of Math into two years.
What will be covered in Math 7-8?
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Integers
Rational Numbers
Rates & Proportional Relationships
Percents
Expressions, Equations, & Inequalities
Statistics
Probability
Circumference, Area, & Volume
Angle Relationships & Scale Drawings
Irrational Numbers & Pythagorean Theorem
Laws of Exponents & Scientific Notation
Intro to Linear Equations & Functions
Profile of an Accelerated Student
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Being an accelerated student means more than having a strong
work ethic. These courses are designed for students who not
only have a strong academic aptitude, but students who are
driven to learn. It is not only more difficult work, but classes
that move at a quicker pace and require inherent student
motivation. Accelerated students are eager to participate and
consistently provide high quality work.
Identification indicates strong math ability
Effort/organization/time management
Adjustment to Middle School and/or Acceleration
Monitoring of student progress
Self-advocacy & Independent Learning
Extra help
8 Mathematical Practices (CC)
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I can solve problems without giving up.
I can think about numbers in many ways.
I can explain my thinking and try to understand others.
I can show my work in many ways.
I can use math tools and explain why I used them.
I can work carefully and check my work.
I can use what I know to solve new problems.
I can solve problems by looking for rules and patterns.
What can I do as a parent
to support my child and
ensure his/her success in
Math 7-8?
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Visit Ms. Miller’s Website Frequently!
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http://www.shenet.org/gowana/bmiller/bmiller.htm
Practice math facts at home to increase speed and
accuracy. (Ex. integer operations)
Be sure your child is doing their homework –
practice is very important!
Contact Ms. Miller if you have concerns about
your child’s progress in Math 7-8.
Involve them in real life math (Ex. stock market,
taxes, money ).
Homework Assignments
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All homework, projects, cumulative reviews, and
quizzes/tests are posted on the homework calendar.
http://my.calendars.net/millermath7H
You can also get to the homework calendar via a link on
my website…and you can find my website as a link on
the Acadia, Gowana, or Koda homepages!
The students are also given time at the end and/or
beginning of each class to write their assignments in
their agenda along with the date each assignment is due.
Math 7-8 Grades & Parent Portal
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I post all of the students’ grades (homework, quizzes,
tests, projects, CRs) on my e-Gradebook, which is
visible to parents via the Parent Portal.
The Parent Portal also displays the student’s current
overall average for the course.
In addition to the student’s grades & average, you can
see which assignments your child is currently missing
(did not hand in) and/or assignments they handed in
incomplete and/or late.
Exams
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2014 NYS Grade 6 or Grade 7 Math Exam
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April 30, May 1, May 2
Does not factor into the student’s Math 7-8 average
Students will sit for the grade level exam to which
they are assigned…regardless of Math course.
Review will be provided in the weeks prior
Final Exam (June 2014) ~ 10% of Final Grade
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A Final Exam schedule will be forthcoming from the
middle schools
Final Exam Half Days – June 19, 20, 23, 24, & 25
Scientific Calculator
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Students are required to
bring their calculator to
class with them
everyday.
There is no specific
brand of calculator
necessary for the course,
but it does need to be a
scientific calculator (has
the π key).
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I recommend the
TI-30X IIS or TI-30XA
Calculator “training” is
available during my
office hours.
What happens after Math 7-8?
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Math 7-8 (all of 7th grade, half of 8th grade)
Math 8-9 (half of 8th grade, all of Algebra)
Geometry (Honors)
Algebra 2 & Trigonometry (Honors)
Pre-Calculus (Honors)
AP Calculus (AB, BC)
AP Statistics
Additional Important Information!
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Field Trips/Team Days
Ms. Miller’s Math Newsletter
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Sent out quarterly
I will also send group emails when necessary
Math Olympiads
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I will not be running the club this year. 
BUT…I am entertaining the idea of having Math
Nights a few times this year…please stay tuned for
more details! 
Ms. Miller’s Contact Information
E-mail ~ [email protected]
Phone ~ 881-0450 ext. 53206
Office ~ Acadia Room A206
**My office hours are Periods 2, 3, 7, & 9.
However, if a student is unable to meet then, I
am willing to meet at a time that works for
both the student and myself.**
Please do not hesitate to
contact me if you have
questions/concerns & I
promise to do the same!
Thank you for coming &
have a wonderful evening!