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Mr. Paine – Room 6 – Grade 7 Math

What is this class like for my child?

  • Group based learning
    • Students work together, develop mathematical discourse, reason, analyze, and demonstrate understanding
    • Small groups make it safe to make mistakes!
    • Whiteboard Wednesdays! (360 Degrees of Math model)
  • Textbook and materials
    • College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) – Course 2
    • Mix of supplemental materials to support diverse learning
  • Concept Mastery Assessment – Grade 7
    • Weekly concept quizzes – 4 (3) opportunities to demonstrate mastery of each concept

How to support your child?

  • Class Dojo (See Google Classroom for invite if you have not signed up!)
  • Homework support
    • Check Google Classroom
    • homework.cpm.org
  • Aries Student Portal and Parent Portal
  • Encourage good study habits
    • Do you check their planners?
    • Follow up with parent contact/Class Dojo

Mr. Paine – Room 6 – Math 1

What is this class like for my child?

  • Group based / Discussion learning
    • Students work together, develop mathematical discourse, reason, analyze, and demonstrate understanding
    • Model teaching/learning style of high school classes
    • Students are expected to participate in the learning
  • Textbook and materials
    • Big Ideas Mathematics – Math 1

How to support your child?

  • This is a rigorous course!
    • Follows SRHS syllabus and methodology
    • Closed Testing environment (but… they have a practice test AND we review every test!
  • Homework support
    • Google Classroom / Online calendar
    • Assignment most days
    • Homework is for reinforcing learning!
  • Aries Student Portal and Parent Portal
  • Encourage good study habits
    • Do you check their planners? Do they have an organized binder?
  • Optional: It would be a great time to invest in a good calculator for them (TI-84+ or better)