Welcome to Back to School Night

Mr. Eszes

Room 17

Mathematics

Everyday Mathematics -The Everyday Mathematics instructional design was carefully crafted to capitalize on studentinterest and maximize student learning.

High expectations for all students. Standards based. Extension and Differentiation on a daily

basis. Concepts and skills developed over time and in a wide variety

of contexts. Multiple methods and strategies for problem solving. Concrete modeling to abstract understanding. Collaborative learning in partner and group activities. Cross-curricular applications and connections. Effectively prepares students for Brownell and Beyond!

Everyday Mathematics-5th grade Number Theory Estimation and Computation Geometry Division Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Addition/Subtraction of Fractions Exponents and Negative Numbers Fractions and Ratios Coordinates, Area, Volume, and

Capacity Algebra Concepts and Skills Volume Probability, Ratios, and Rates

Everyday Mathematics-6th grade Data display and interpretation Operations with whole #s and

decimals Variables, Formulas, and

Graphs Rational #s Geometry Algebra Probability and Discrete Math Rates and Ratios

Grading Guidelines

Unit Tests/Quizzes Math Fact Fluency Students’ written products Performance assessments Homework completion Teacher observations

Daily Math Expectations

Enter class with all math supplies (books, homework, pencil, checking pen, etc.)

Begin class/day with math message/mad minute Compare homework with partner(s) Investigation with groups/ hands-on opportunities Discussion/conversation mandatory Student Journal include daily lessons and Math Boxes to assess

daily Study Links (SL) will be used for homework and parent

information Student Reference Book (SRB) is a reference book to be used

as needed

5th Grade Grading SystemES Exceeds Standards Consistently performs above grade level standards. Demonstrating mastery of the academic content at grade level and beyond.

MS Meets Standards Consistently and accurately demonstrates skills. Independently applies the knowledge, skills, and standards appropriate to their grade level. Shows evidence of mastery on multiple and varied assessments over time.

AS Approaching Standards. Demonstrated skills inconsistently. Show progress, but is not at grade level standard yet.

CA Concerns in the area. Needs considerable assistance and is performing significantly below standards. Struggles in this area; shows little or no progress.

+ area of strength @ meets expectations x needs improvement

““Give Me Ten”

Good Character TraitsThroughout the year we will practice

these Lifelong Character Traits:

Honesty Integrity Fairness Perseverance Citizenship

Respect Responsibility Self-Control Trustworthiness Caring

Parent Communication

E-mail Address: matthew.eszes@gpschools.org

Phone: (313) 432-4217 Voice Mail and 432-4200 Office

Thank you for coming this evening!

If you have any questions or concerns, please send me an

email. Thank you.