TASOK MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS

ROOM MS 2 Mr. Rakesh Kodwani ( RK )

About Me

• I was born in Bahrain, raised and educated in Dubai, graduated from India and worked in Mumbai, Dubai, Cairo, Dhaka and now Kinshasa.

• This is my second year teaching at TASOK and I am loving it. I live on-campus with my wife, Poonam Kapoor , who is also the kindergarten teacher here, as well as our 2 kids- Anand and Deep.

My role here at TASOK

• Motivate and engage students in Math concepts and problem solving. • Help students to explore the magic of numbers • Create a supportive and safe learning environment for students and provide the opportunity to explore fearlessly new and sometimes difficult concepts. • Make Math fun and exciting.

About Our GO Math program.

• It is Common Core Aligned. • Fosters Curiosity • Help develop cognitive skills • Is designed for learning in a collaborative setting • Helps discover and build new understanding • Encourages communication of math ideas

Student Resources

• Soon to arrive 2-in -1 text book and work book.

• Student access to personalized learning space on Go Math website • Informational Videos and games • IXL • Teacher created resources

About My teaching style

• Teacher and student-led discussions prompted by questioning • Teacher modelling • Student focused activities • Stations or center set-ups for differentiation • End of Unit projects • Continuous guidance and support while practice

I believe in this learning model:

And this activity model:

My Expectations for Homework

• Homework is always posted on the blog and related to the current unit of study.

• Homework must be submitted on time. • Homework completion and submission reflects on learning habits. • IXL helps differentiation and is expected to be done everyday. I recommend students practicing at least 30 questions daily on assigned topics.

What your child should do after an absence?

Inquire about distributed worksheets and missed homework assignments.

Refer the blog Copy notes from a classmate.

Arrange make up for missed assessments.

Ask questions.

Grading Assessments

• A continuous assessment model where Module assessments, Unit assessments and terminal assessments blend. • Project assignments help determine students overall understanding and application skills and helps verify the achievement levels • Most recent achievements are emphasized.

• Learning habits are separated from Academic achievement.

Ongoing Home-School Communication

Reach me : By phone: 0999135363 ( 3.00 – 3.30 pm ) By email:

[email protected]

To reach you, I will use

My Blog Emails Phone calls

How You Can Be Involved

• Focus on helping your child learn at home (designate a quiet study area time restrictions) and set • Check the math blog regularly. • Encourage your child to use the online review activities classroom learning.

as an extension of the • Encourage your child to practice on IXL • Seek assistance from me when your child is having difficulty • Show interest in your child ’ s successes and offer encouragement in times of failure • Monitor your child ’ s achievement and learning habits regularly

Thanks and Keep Involved

Research shows that when all 3 partners parents) make a commitment success is sure to follow.

(teachers, students, and to teaching and learning, student As one third of the partnership, I will do my part to make this a successful year for your child. Stay involved and committed to your child ’ s education.

Thank you for coming this evening.