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Back to School NightAcademic Enrichment, Algebra teacher, Math InterventionSept 4, 2014Dave Martys7th year in the districtFourth year teaching Math/AE. First year just at POQ!!I received a Masters degree in counseling.Married to Mary. Son WillLove golf/coach

CurriculumFuture Problem Solving InternationalTrial of Socrates and PhilosophySurvival SimulationJunior Great BooksTouchtone DiscussionsMath Problem Solvers

Major Focus of the first half of the year on analyzing problems, high order thinking skills, enriched readings, application and team work.3rd MP- High school level readings along with creativity in individual projects. Fun!!4th marking period- Analytical and critical thinking skills related to philosophy with a focus on the arts at the end of the year!

Future Problem Solving International (FPS)In groups of Four students will:Analyze the SituationBrainstorm ChallengesIdentify Underlying ProblemBrainstorm SolutionsEvaluate SolutionsDevelop Action Plan for Best Solution

This Years TopicsPP1-Social Media- October 18th steps 1-3PP2- Processed Foods- December 12th Steps 1-6QP- Propaganda- January 30thStates- Human Potential -April 10-11thhttp://www.pafps.org/#!news-and-events/c24vqhttp://www.pafps.org/

NSD at FPS Harrisburg

Trial Of SocratesResearchDevelop Character RolesCreate Costumes/PropsConduct Trial

Discussion and EssaysJunior Great Book Short StoriesTouchstones

Harrison BergeronWeebly WebsiteRay Bradburys The VeldtGoAnimate

MAPMAP Measures of Academic Progress

A Tool for TeachersCreated by educators for educators, MAP assessments provide detailed, actionable data about where each child is on their unique learning path.Adapting the Test to the StudentMAP dynamically adapts to a studentsresponses as they take the test.Answer a question correctly and the test presents a more challenging itemMiss a question, and MAP offers a simpler itemIn this way, the test narrows in on a students learning level, engaging them with content that allows them to succeed.

NSD Wiki

http://nsdresearch.wikispaces.com/homeTravel DriveZ-driveWhat will your child need for class?A binder (kept in class)Loose leaf paperA flash drive

ExpectationsPoquessing S*O*A*RSTAY SAFE OPEN TO SUCCESSACCEPT RESPONSIBILTYRESPECT SELF, OTHERS, & PROPERTY

Whats next:GIEP meetings before thanksgiving (I hope)Opening communication Please make sure your email is in our system!E-mail blasts

Check my website: http://www.neshaminy.org/Domain/687

Fundraising ideas? Field Trips.