Mrs. Lau

6th grade Math

Hello,

Welcome!! My name is Vivian Lau. I teach 6th grade on-level and Accelerated Math this year. This is my 13th year of teaching. I have worked in Houston ISD, two private schools, and this is my 5th year at Canyon Vista Middle School. Here are some fun facts about me:

  • I earned my degrees in Biology and Asian Studies from UT Austin and received my M. Ed from UNT. And most recently I just finished a E-Learning certificate from the University of Minnesota.

  • My hobbies are reading, making music, travel and photography. I have traveled to 11 different countries and taught English in Thailand, Bolivia and Taiwan.

  • I was born in Taiwan and immigrated to Houston when I was 14.

  • My favorite subjects growing up were writing and reading, but for some reason my best subjects were mathematics and physics.

  • I am married to my wonderful husband Cal. We have 3 amazing kiddos and one pup named Pip.

I am passionate about teaching and mentoring young people, and I am so excited to teach our awesome 6th-graders.

CLASS INFORMATION:

Grading Policy :

Test 60%, Quiz 30%, Homework 10%

If a student receives a grade less than 70% on any assessment they need to:

-correct their original assessment

-corrections for a maximum grade of 70%

-tutorials are recommended

Tutoring Hours:

Red Days from 3:00 to 3:45 pm.

I will make special announcement for additional test review tutoring sessions.

Curriculum:

You can find both Math 6 On-level and Math 6 Accel curriculum here.

Academic Calendar:

This year, middle schools have moved from 6-week grading period to 9-week grading period. You can find the academic calendar on RRISD calendar website here.