program informational meeting · 2017. 2. 14. · montgomery township school district 2016- 2017...

Montgomery Township School District

2016- 2017

6th Grade Math & ScienceProgram Informational Meeting

Mr. Michael Richards Dr. Christopher HertePrincipal, LMS Mathematics/Science Supervisor 5-8

Mrs. Georgianna KichuraAsst. Principal, LMS

February 15, 2017

Wednesday, February 15, 2017


Agenda

• NJ State Learning Standards (NJSLS)

• Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS)

• Textbooks & Resources

• Activities

• Scheduling Process

• Your questionsFebruary 15, 2017


Mathematics Program

• Overview

• Resources

– Extra help

– Study Guides

– Online textbook and resources (Pre-Algebra & Math 6)

– Odyssey

• Extra-curricular & Math related activities

– Math Competitions & Games• Mathcounts (Competitive & ongoing)

• Math League Contest (Feb. 28) –Math Teachers

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Science Program

• Resources

– Extra help

– Study Guides

– Materials on Google Classroom or Teacher’s webpage

• Extra-curricular & Science related activities

– Science Competitions & Games• Science & Invention Convention (PTO) Awesome Program! (non-

competitive)

• Science League Contest -1-day contest (April/May)

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Science Program 5 & 6

• Grade 5 Units:

– Structure & Properties of Matter

– Space Systems: Stars & the Solar System

– Earth’s Systems

– Matter & Energy in Organisms & Ecosystems

• Grade 6 Units:

– Weather & Climate

– Earth Systems & History

– Space Systems

– Waves & Electromagnetic Radiation

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Science Program 7

•Grade 7 (Life Science):– Structure & Function

– Growth, Development & Reproduction

– Matter, Energy in Organisms & Ecosystems

– Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

– Natural Selection and Adaptation

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Next Generation Science inMontgomery

2016-2017

Dr. Christopher HerteMathematics & Science Supervisor 5-8

Shifts for NGSS Instruction

Grade 5 – What causes shadows to change?

Grade 6 – What happened to the beach?

Grade 7 DNA Mutations –What types are there?

Grade 8 – How to measure temperature

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRpKZCquz6U&t=30s

Strong Foundation

Blocks of content carefullyplaced to create a foundationfor strong understanding.

Tools and techniquesthat assist in building thefoundation- ways ofthinking and acting like ascientist and/or engineer

Common concepts thathold the content together &connect the grade levels


Curriculum

• How can I find out more about thecurriculum?

• The next few slides show how you can findthe curriculum of any course with a fewclicks from the District home page.

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Montgomery Township School DistrictFebruary 16, 2011


Envision Textbook

• How can I access the EnVisiontextbook from home?

• The next few slides show how you canaccess the EnVision textbook andmaterials from:

www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

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Math Teacher would supply the username &password.”


Pre-Algebra Textbook

• How can I access the Pre-Algebratextbook from home?

• The next few slides show how you canaccess the Pre-Algebra textbook andmaterials from:

www.my.hrw.com

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Odyssey

• How can I access Odyssey?

• The next slide provides the login information forOdyssey. Odyssey is a great resource forenrichment, extra practice, and remediation. Alearning path is set for each student based ontheir Fall MAP test. Additionally, students canexplore and do other work/learn other lessons.

• Learning path also set after Spring MAP.

January 28, 2016

Pre-Algebra 6 online: www.my.hrw.comMath teachers supply username and password.


Textbooks

• Can I borrow a textbook during thesummer?

• Yes

• After school gets out in June go to the UMS Main Officeand ask for the textbook for your child. You will issue acheck for $100 to “Montgomery UMS” that will becashed. You will have a check for the same amountissued to you when the book is returned.

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Partnership for Assessment ofReadiness for College and Careers

PARCC• How can I find out more about the PARCC

Assessment?

• NOTE: PARCC is NOT part of mathplacement.


LMS Activities

• What activities are available?• Mathcounts (Math Olympiad, AMC 8)

• Math League Contest 2/28(See Math Teacher for info)

• Grade 6 Science Club

• Science League Contest (Contest in April)

(E-Alert will be sent for sign ups)

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UMS Activities

• What activities are available?• Mathcounts, Math Olympiads, AMC 10

• AMC 8, Algebra Contest

• Life Science Contest (Contest in April)

• Science Olympiad team (competitive)

• Robotics Team (competitive)

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Math Sequences

• What are the common mathsequences?

• The next slide illustrates the common mathsequences. Students can also accelerate, oncethey enter the High School, if they choose.There are several opportunities for this once astudent enters High School. More informationon these opportunities (Option II) can be foundin the HS Program of Studies available on theHS website.

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Pre-Algebra 7

• A course aligned with the Common Core Standards thatemphasizes problem-solving and critical thinking whiledeveloping necessary concepts for the further study ofalgebra in a high school level course.

• Emphasis is placed upon the development andunderstanding of pre-algebraic and algebraic skills andtheir use in application and problem solving.

• Course topic sections include operations with integers,and rational numbers, factors, exponents, algebraicexpressions, solving multi-step equations and inequalities,ratio, proportions, percents, probability, and geometry.

• Students take Math 7 PARCC

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Algebra I Part 1

• A full-year course that develops the first half of the studyof high school Algebra I. Students develop skills inproblem solving and critical thinking through real-worldand mathematical problems.

• Course topic sections include writing, simplifying, andevaluating algebraic expressions. Modeling, writing, andsolving algebraic equations and functions. Graphing andrepresenting linear equations in a variety of forms.Creating, analyzing, and making linear predictions withscatter plots is developed. Additional Common Coretopics are also taught (Geometry, Statistics)

• Students take Math 7 PARCC

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Algebra I Honors

• A full year rigorous honors course that develops all theconcepts and skills of high school Algebra I.

• Topics include: expressions, polynomials, radicals,exponents, linear and non-linear functions, quadraticequations, systems of equations and inequalities,probability and data analysis.

• Students take Algebra I PARCC

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Math Placement

• What are the placement criteria forgrade seven courses?

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Placement Criteria forPre-Algebra 7 & Algebra I Pt. 1

• Unit Test averages ( 45%) the marking periods

• Cumulative Assessment ( 25%) placement test

• Measures of Academic Progress-MAP ( 25%)

• Work Habits/Study Skills ( 5%) assessed by theteacher using a district-developed rubric

These criteria will make up the final summary scorethat determines the student’s mathematics placement.

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Placement Criteriafor Algebra I Honors

• Unit Test averages ( 35%) the marking periods

• Cumulative Assessment ( 20%) Pre-Algebra 6

• Measures of Academic Progress-MAP ( 20%)

• IOWA Algebra Aptitude Test ( 20%)

• Work Habits/Study Skills ( 5%) determined bythe teacher using a district developed rubric

These criteria will make up the final summary scorethat determines the student’s mathematics placement.

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Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test

• National Test April 20th (Make ups 4/21)

• Students in Pre-Algebra 6 take this assessment

• Helps determine the readiness of students forAlgebra I Honors

• Four sections, each section is timed. It takes 10or less minutes to complete each section.

• Total of 63 questions, calculators may not beused.

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Math Placement

• How will I be informed of my child’splacement in grade 7?

• You will receive a Summary Sheet which shouldbe mailed from LMS on May 23. It will providethe details illustrated on the next two slides.

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Data Summary Sheet• Montgomery Township Schools •

Math Placement Data SheetSeventh Grade Math Placement for 2017-2018

May 2017

Student’s Name:Cumulative Assessment = (25% of Summary Score)

(Math 6)MAP Assessment = (25% of Summary Score)(Out of 285 points)

Grade Six Test Average = (45% of Summary Score)(Test Average of marking periods)

Work Habits/Study Skills Assessment = (5% of Summary Score)Summary Score = (out of 100 points)Math Placement =

Placement Cutoffs:

Pre-Algebra 7: Summary Scores from 0 – 82Algebra I Part 1: Summary Scores from 83 - 100


Data Summary Sheet• Montgomery Township Schools •

Math Placement Data SheetSeventh Grade Math Placement for 2017-2018

May 2017

Student’s Name:Cumulative Assessment = (20% of Summary Score)

(Pre-Algebra 6)Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test = (20% of Summary Score)MAP Assessment = (20% of Summary Score)(Out of 285 points)

Grade Six Test Average = (35% of Summary Score)(Test Average of marking periods)

Work Habits/Study Skills Assessment = (5% of Summary Score)Summary Score = (out of 100 points)Math Placement =

Placement Cutoffs:

Algebra I Part 1: Summary Scores from 0 – 86Algebra I Honors: Summary Scores from 87 - 100


Waiver Option

• The student’s performance summary score and placementwill be included in the May 23 mailing.

• Parents and students can consider the waiver option if andonly if a student’s summary score is within 3 points of thescore needed for the requested placement.

• Waivers must be submitted to the UMS main office nolater than June 12, 2017.

• There will be no proficiency testing over the summer.

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Placement Timeline• April 7, 8 -MAP Math Testing

• April 20 (4/21 Makeups) – IOWA Algebra Aptitude Test

• May 9, 10 - Cumulative Assessment (Math 6/Pre-Alg 6)

• May 23 – Placement information mailed from LMS

• June 12 – Waiver form deadline to be returned to UMS

main office

• Summer – New student testing (dates to be posted)

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Your Questions

Dr. Christopher HerteMathematics/Science Supervisor [email protected]

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Please remember toreturn your feedbacksheets before leavingthis meeting.

Thank you so much.

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