Transcript Flipped Classroom Intro - Mrs. Nancy Butterworth 8th Grade Gifted

The Flipped Classroom,
Class Expectations & Policies.
Blackmon Road Middle School
Ve t e r a n ’s M e m o r i a l M i d d l e S c h o o l
Columbus, GA
Revised July 1, 2015
About Mrs. Butterworth
• BS Math Ed 2002
Subjects Taught include:
• Gifted Endorsement
• 7th Grade
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2005
6 years teaching in High
School 2002-2009
BRMS since 2009,
VMMS 2015
BRMS Academic Bowl
coach since 2010
Math Team coach 2010 2013
compacted Math
• Algebra I
• Algebra II
• Geometry
• Pre-Calculus
• A.P. Statistics
The Standard Classroom
 …assumes that most students will learn the concepts
taught in one or two lessons each.
 …assumes that most students will recall enough of a
lesson to complete assignments with only the aid of
their notes and textbook.
 …assumes that most students will need only the
assistance of notes and textbook to complete an
assignment or study for a quiz or test.
The Standard Classroom
 The pace of the lesson is, by necessity, dictated by the
instructor.
 Approximately 70% of class time is spent watching the
instructor teach the lesson.
 It is the student’s responsibility to obtain any extra
assistance outside of class, before or after school.
The Flipped Classroom
• Your assignment most evenings is to watch one or
two recorded lesson(s) for a total of 15-30
minutes. Take notes on the lesson(s). Write down
any questions you have over the lesson concepts.
• The pace of the lesson is dictated strictly by the
individual student. Stop the lesson if needed for
note-taking. Re-watch any section that is unclear
the first time.
Flipped Classroom Advantages:
• At the beginning of each class, there will be a
short warm up, then you will ask any questions
you have on the lesson(s) you watched.
• The balance of the class period will be spent
completing the assignment over the lesson
concepts. Ask questions of your study group or
instructor as needed. Assignments not completed
in class become homework.
Flipped Classroom Advantages:
• Students have assistance in class from their study
group and teacher for the majority of their work on
any assignment.
• Studying for any assessment (test or quiz) will be
simpler. At your convenience, re-view any
lesson(s) you need to complete the review
problems/tasks.
Problems?
 Lack internet access at home? Save the lessons
on your USB drive. watch at your convenience.
 Lack computer access at home? Use one of the
classroom or media center computers to view the
lesson.
 Additional assistance needed? Come before or
after school to get additional help.
Problems?
Absent from class?
 View the lesson(s) you missed.
 Ask any questions you have in class.
 Pick up any handouts from the sorting unit in the
back of the class.
 Come in for additional assistance before or after
school if needed.
Class Expectations:
 Print out the note file(s) for the evening’s lesson(s).
 Watch the lesson(s) assigned for the evening.
 Take notes on the lesson(s). Re-watch any problem
sections of the lesson(s).
 Write down and highlight any questions you may have
over the lesson(s).
 Arrive in class each day ready to ask any questions you
may have.
Your Study Group:
 At the beginning of the unit, students will be allowed to
choose their own study group.
“Wisely choose, you should, my young padawans.” –Yoda
 Minimum group size: 2 students.
 Students should get the names, phone numbers, e-mail
addresses, and any other contact information they wish from
everyone in their study group.
 Choose your study group with care. These individuals are
your first source for exploring the lesson tasks and topics.
You and your group, will be responsible for completing the
assignments and tasks in a timely manner.
Your Study Group:
 Students will be staying in their group for the entire unit.
 Since you will be choosing your own groups, please do not
come to me with minor disagreements.
 I am interested in knowing if any group member is under-
contributing, but will expect you to try your best to learn to
work effectively with every member of the group for the
duration of the unit.
Your Study Group:
 At the end of each unit, students are given the option to
change the composition of their study group at their own
discretion.
 Study groups not functioning cooperatively and effectively will
risk the Instructor’s Choice of group personnel assignment at
her sole discretion.
 Learning to work effectively in a group is an essential life skill
that will have benefits throughout your education and is
critical to success in whatever field of endeavor you pursue.
Class Expectations:
 Check the white board, or my website for the day’s
assignment or any announcements.
 Check your answers for the assignment with the key.
 Ask the instructor any additional questions you may
have.
 Remember, there will be assessments over the lesson
topics. Copying answers to the assignments will not help
you pass the quizzes or tests.
 Use the assignments as practice for the quizzes and
tests.
Additional Assistance / Parent
Questions:
 Individual morning tutoring pass will be issued to
students at the school where I teach in the mornings. It
is to be used to come to my classroom in the mornings
whenever you need to.
 You are expected to come directly to my room in the
mornings if you are not in the gym.
 You are not allowed to use the pass from my class to
visit any other classroom in the morning.
 I will confiscate your morning tutoring pass if you abuse
the privilege.
Additional Assistance / Parent
Questions:
 Additional assistance or conferences are available
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without an appointment, everyone is encouraged to just
come by.
Individual morning tutoring pass will be issued to
students at the school where I teach in the mornings.
I am available for extra help or conferences in my
classroom from 7:45 am until the start of school daily,
M-F, unless posted otherwise.
I am available for extra help or conferences until
5:00 pm Tues-Thurs, unless posted otherwise.
If no students or parents are present at 4:10 pm, I leave
for the day.
Assignments:
 No paper fuzzies (torn bits from a spiral notebook).
 Only work completed in pencil will be accepted.
 If you are completing an assignment on notebook
paper, write the problem, show the work, write the
answer, continue. Work is to be completed
vertically, in columns only. Do not work problems
horizontally on the page.
 Keep your notes organized in a notebook. No loose
pages. The style of your notebook organization is
up to you.
 Bring paper, pencil and notebook to class daily.
Assignments:
 Each assignment should have your NAME, DATE
and BLOCK in the UPPER RIGHT-HAND
CORNER of your paper. The BOOK and PAGE
NUMBER of the assignment should be on the
TOP LINE OF THE PAPER.
 Assignments with either no name or no
assignment identification will not be credited.
 Assignments will be checked daily.
 You will also receive a weekly grade that is
based on your class participation.
Assignments:
 Do not leave my room without both getting
permission to leave and a pass. Leaving the
room without a pass is skipping class. You are a
minor. As your teacher, I am legally responsible
for knowing where you are for the entire class
period.
 No passes will be given during whole class
instruction or within 10 minutes of the end of
class except in case of emergency (blood is
involved).
Assignments:
 Restroom Pass: A restroom pass is good for 3
minutes. Over 3 minutes is skipping class.
 Hall/Locker Pass: A hall pass is good for 4
minutes. Over 4 minutes is skipping class.
 I do not give media center passes.
Assessments:
 All tests & quizzes will be in class, pencil and
paper assessments.
 Quizzes will not necessarily be announced.
They are used as a tool to measure student
mastery of the material.
 If a quiz is given where the vast majority of
students show mastery of the material, the
instructor reserves the right to record the grades
as a test without notice, thus allowing the
students to move to the next topic or unit without
unnecessary loss of class time.
Assessments:
 The minimum recorded grade for any test is
45%.
 Any test may be re-taken once for 90% of
earned credit. Retests are offered before or after
school.
 The privilege to retest over a unit must be
earned.
 The retest deadline will be designated in Infinite
Campus as well as printed on your latest grade
report.
Grading Scale:
 Muscogee County grading scale:
90 - 100%: A
80 - 89%: B
70 - 79%: C
60 - 69%: D
 Students in this course will be taking both the
8th grade GMAS EOG (End Of Grade)
Milestone test and the GMAS EOC (End Of
Course) Algebra I test. The State of Georgia
requires that the GMAS EOC counts as 20% of
a students’ final grade.
Grading:
 This is a gifted/advanced level course, the grading
policy reflects this increase in course rigor and
content. Grades are computed on this scale:
Grading policy:
assignments/activities: 15%
quizzes/tasks/FALs**: 35%
tests/projects: 50%
** FAL – Formative Assessment Lesson
 Each student may turn in each activity, task, FAL, or
project once. Make sure activities, tasks, FALs, and
projects are turned in on time and complete.
Extra Credit:
 Students bringing in a parent-signed grade report once
weekly will receive extra credit (reports are available on
Parent Portal, and sent home after each test).
 Extra credit is given on all assignments completed the day
they are assigned as well as on all pencil & paper quizzes
and tests, usually 3-5 points.
 An additional 3 points of extra credit is offered for all pencil &
paper tests that are turned in signed. I will not raise a grade
over 100% from extra credit.
 Activities, FALs, or Tasks, do not include an extra credit
component, since they are open book, open notes.
 The only outside extra credit I offer is participation in the
St. Jude’s Mathathon Spring Semester once yearly.
 No other extra credit is offered.
Calculators:
• Since students in this class will be responsible for
taking the GMAS EOG Milestone with the
assistance of a scientific calculator, there will only
be extremely limited use of a graphing calculator
in this class until April of 2015 (after the EOG). I
have a class set of graphing calculators as well as
several scientific calculators for classroom use
when appropriate.
• Starting in April of 2015, students will be using a
graphing calculator in class frequently.
Classroom Supply List:
 One large box of facial tissue.
 One bottle of hand sanitizer or one roll of paper
towels.
 One ream of 8 ½ x 11 copy paper, either pastel
or white in color.
Student Supply List:
 One 4 gig or larger USB drive.
 One 2” binder. (This course includes copious notes and worksheets)
 One set of dividers (optional)
 Notebook paper
 Graph paper
 Pencils (graphite), either traditional or mechanical.
**All work in this course is required to be completed in pencil.
**Assignments or tests will not be accepted if completed in any type
of pen, marker or colored pencil.
 There will be a limited number of compasses available for classroom
use. If you choose to purchase one instead, I recommend a
Steadtler metal bow or universal compass. Please, do not
purchase a plastic compass. You will be better off using my class
set, instead.
Gifted Resources
 ST. ELMO’S CENTER FOR THE GIFTED
MCSD’S resource for information on gifted student identification and support.
 DUKE TIP
Duke University’s Talent Identification Program identifies gifted children and
provides resources to nurture the development of these exceptionally bright
youngsters.
 NAGC - National Association for Gifted Children
National organization that trains teachers, encourages parents and educates
administrators and policymakers on how to develop and support gifted
children.
 GAGC - Georgia Association for Gifted Children
Georgia’s chapter of the national organization.
 SENG - Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted
SENG’s mission is to empower families and communities to guide gifted and
talented individuals to reach their goals.
Gifted Resources
 Advanced Academy of Georgia
A residential college program for high ability high school juniors and
seniors who are interested in accelerating their academic careers
by earning concurrent high school and college credit in a residential
setting at the University of West Georgia.
 G.A.M.E.S. - Georgia Academy of Aviation, Mathematics,
Engineering, and Science
A residential college program designed so that high school juniors
and seniors can earn both a high school diploma, from their home
high school, and an Associate Degree from Middle Georgia College
simultaneously.
How to Contact me:
 You can contact me by email at
[email protected]
 My website is at
brms.mrsbutterworth.info