back to school night 2011

Back to School Night 2011

Welcome to Mr. Schama's 8th Grade Math Class!

Tonight's Topics

• What is expected of my child? • What traditional skills will my child learn?

 •  21st Century Skills...What are they and how will they be

used? • Contact Information

Classroom Expectations

Students are expected to....• Arrive to class on time.• Be prepared for class (come to class with appropriate

book(s), pencils sharpened, homework out, etc)• Complete EVERY homework assignment.• Respect themselves and one another.• Participate in class.• Be alert and ready to learn.

What math skills will my child learn this year?

• Understand the Real Number System • Equations and Inequalities

 • Factoring Polynomials

 • Pythagorean Theorem and its application

 • Scatterplots, Slope, & Linear Functions

21st Century Skills

21st Century Skills

•  Creativity and Innovation  •  Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

  •  Communication and Collaboration

Group Lesson Assignment

• Group Project (3-4 Students)• Will teach a whole lesson to the class

o Lesson will be decided upon by the groupo 40 minute presentationo Should expect 2-3 weeks of preparation

 • Resources available to the student

o Powerpointo Smart Boardo Overhead Projectoro Be Creative!

Contact Information

• Available for extra help...o 7:30am - 8:00am every morningo By appointment afterschool (till 3:45pm)

 • Email: schamac1@mail.montclair.edu• Phone: (201) 555-5555

 • Engrade: www.engrade.com

o Use it to check your child's grades.