What is 6th Grade Math at KMS? Resources: Module 3: Determining Unknown Quantities ● Carnegie MSMS Course 1 ● Mathia ● Algebraic Expressions ● 1 Step Equations Module 1: Composing and ● Graphing Quantitative Relationships Decomposing ● Area, Factors and Multiples Module 4: Moving Beyond Positive ● Fraction and Decimal Operations Quantities ● Volume and Surface Area ● Signed Numbers ● Coordinate Plane Module 2: Relating Quantities ● Ratios and Rates Module 5: Describing Variability ● Percents ● Statistical Process ● Unit Conversions ● Numerical Summaries of Data
What is Co-Taught? Team Teaching Approach: ● 2 Certified Teachers ● Complementary areas of expertise ● Meet the needs of diverse learners Shared Roles and Responsibilities: ● Instruction ● Discipline ● Communication ● Grading ● Planning
Grading Grade breakdown : Assessments : ● 80% assessment ● Formative: ● 20% practice (classwork, homework, ○ Quizzes formative assessments, etc.) ○ Small Products ● NO extra credit ● Summative: ○ Unit Tests Standards Based Grading: ○ Large Products ● Mastery Rubrics ● Interim ● 0-4 scale ○ District-wide ○ 4 - 100% ○ Cumulative ○ 3 - 90% ○ 2 - 70% ○ 1 - 60% ○ 0 - 0%
Sample Assessment Rubric
What does IB look like in the math classroom? - Inquiry Based - Learning experiences are intentionally planned to allow student to investigate theory of mathematics - Students work collaboratively to derive meaning and develop math strategies - Growth Mindset - Focus on individual growth - Celebrating success
Front: Scorpion Spirit Back: ● Cost: $10 ○ Cash or check payable to “KMS” ○ Optional donation to help another family, $10 ● Sizes YL - A2X ● Due Date: Friday, August 16
KMS Phone, Food, and Drink Policies At KMS, students will: ● Keep cell phones on silent during time on campus ● Keep cell phones inside backpacks during time on campus ● Only use cell phones when directed by teachers for educational purposes ● Bring lunches to school or have them dropped off by parents or guardians in the office. Commercial food service deliveries will not be accepted on campus. ● Bring water to drink when on campus. Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Dunkin’ Donuts or any other food/snack items must be consumed prior to arrival on campus.
Snack Time ● Students can pack a ✓ Fruit and Veggies healthy snack to enjoy at ✓ Trail Mix the end of 5th period. ✓ Applesauce ✓ Yogurt ☒ Chips ☒ Candy
Barro’s Night ● When: Thursday, 8/22 ● Where: SW Corner of Kyrene and Warner ● When: 5:00 - 6:30
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