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***Students will complete study guides prior to each unit assessment. These packets should be taken home and reviewed before each unit test.   Various reference sheets for vocabulary, etc. will also  be posted on the google classrooms throughout the school year.

*** Homework may be assigned Monday - Thursday in any of the following forms:  home links, review worksheets, journal pages,  online practice activities, or "Get More Math" online review problems.  All assignments are posted daily on the classroom board and can be found on my teacher webpage (under "lesson plans").  If a student fails to turn in homework, he or she will be given an opportunity to redo the assignment for half credit.  If the student chooses not to redo the assignment, a zero will be given. (In the case of excused absences, students can make up assignments with no penalties.)

GRADES

***Grades will be determined by:  tests,  quizzes,  journal pages,  worksheets,  homework points,  and online assignments.

ONLINE PROGRAMS USED:

• Everyday Math Online Site       

https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com

• Study Island

https://app.studyisland.com/cfw/login/ 

PROBLEM SOLVING 6

Materials needed daily for class:

* COACH workbook pages 

* Chromebook (charged and ready to be used)

* Pencil

*** Problem Solving 6 is a weekly exploratory class.  Students will solve problems revolving around the 5 Domains of the Common Core State Standards:

1.  Ratios and Proportional Relationships

2.  The Number System

3.  Expressions and Equations

4. Geometry

5.  Statistics and Probability

GRADES 

***Grades will be determined by:   quizzes, worksheets, review sheets,  and online assignments.

GRADING SCALE

100% - 93%                  A

92% - 85%                    B

84% - 75%                    C

74% - 70%                    D

69% and below             F

TEXT BOOKS:

 All students have access to a Student Reference Book (SRB).   (These books will be kept in student lockers but may be taken home at any time.) The Everyday Math online site also contains an interactive Student Reference Book. 

CLASSROOM RULES:

L  - Listen to instructions! (Follow all directions!)

E -  Enter and exit prepared! (with all needed materials         and assignments)

A -  Always do your best! (Put forth your best effort!)

R -  Respect yourself, others, and property!

N -  NO excuses! (You are responsible for your own actions!)

CLASSROOM MOTTO:

Work HARD  -  Be KIND  -  Have FUN

About Me

MY EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

*  1996 graduate of Windber Area High School

*  2000 graduate of University of Pittsburgh at  Johnstown (Bachelor's Degree in Education)

*  2007 graduate of Saint Francis University (Master's Degree in Education)

*  Previously taught Second Grade and Fifth Grade at Windber Area Elementary School

* Currently teaching 6th Grade Math and Problem Solving 6 at Windber Area Middle School