Welcome to Mrs. Ewald’s

7th and 8th Grade Math

class

A Little About Me

I have taught 5 years I am committed to helping

prepare my students for high school and beyond

Yes, I do have high expectations for all my students but I am ALWAYS here to help them when they need it

For the first time, the Ft Thomas School System will have a unified K-12 Mathematics Program

The University Of Chicago

School Mathematics Program

This will benefit our students in many ways • Consistent expectations across grade levels• Consistent foundational skills for all students• Programs that build on each other • A gradual shift from the concrete hands-on approach in the

elementary grades to the more real world application model of high school

• Students will be expected to be active learners which

will empower them

Do

Ask

Read

Try

SPUR Skills (what do I do?) Properties (why can I do this?) Uses (when can I apply this

method?) Representations (how can I show

this best or in a different way?)

What does Reading Have To Do With Math?

Just like reading prior to the lesson in any subject

Chance to preview what will be taught

Gives students an opportunity to make connections to past knowledge

Questions about the reading help students clarify what they already know and what they need to learn from the lesson

Students are not expected to master ideas in the reading – just gain familiarity and be ready to discuss

Other Key Points Continual review of previous material

increases retention Focuses on active involvement and

student ownership which fosters independent thinking

Stresses real life application to help students see relevance

Uses technology to enhance learning and to develop technological skills

Rigorous ProgramWider scope of content

• Authors recommend an adjusted grading scale

• We have chosen the following modified grading scale

90-100 A80-89 B70-79 C60-69 D

Below 60 F

Means of Assessing Progress

Daily Practice (including homework quizzes) Classroom Practice Quizzes (2-3 per chapter) Tests Open Responses ( 1 per chapter) Notebook

Contact Information

E-mail: stephanie.ewald@fortthomas.kyschools.us

Phone: 815-2517

Website: www.fortthomas.kyschools.us