6th Grade Math & World Civilizations Welcome. Math- Individualizing with Technology Rationale: to try and meet the individual needs of each student while.

6th Grade Math & World 6th Grade Math & World CivilizationsCivilizations

WelcomeWelcome

Math- Individualizing with Math- Individualizing with TechnologyTechnology

Rationale: to try and meet the Rationale: to try and meet the individual needs of each student individual needs of each student while preparing them for the rigors while preparing them for the rigors of Common Coreof Common Core

One-on-one devices (Yogas)One-on-one devices (Yogas) Students will work both Students will work both

independently and in small groupsindependently and in small groups Self-PacedSelf-Paced

Centers- Individual & Small Centers- Individual & Small GroupsGroups

Online programs: ALEKS Online programs: ALEKS Common Core problems Common Core problems

(individual and group)(individual and group) Teacher Conference (group)Teacher Conference (group) Journal Activity (individual)Journal Activity (individual) Quiz/Test Prep Quiz/Test Prep

(individual/group)(individual/group) Quiz/Test (individual)Quiz/Test (individual)

What Makes ALEKS Unique?

•Artificial Intelligence Targets Gaps

•Students work at their own pace on a Highly-Individualized Learning Path based on what they are ready to learn

•Open-Response Environment Avoids Multiple-Choice

•Unlimited Online Access – PC and Mac Compatible

•QuickTables – Math Fact Mastery Program

How to Guide your Child on ALEKS

• Encourage the use of ALEKS at home or anywhere with a computer and Internet connection- They are assigned two hours per week.

• Your child simply needs to log in to the program at www.aleks.com using the assigned login name and password

• To monitor your child’s progress in ALEKS, please ask your child to log in to the program and check on their time and number of topics mastered.

District MAP ScoresDistrict MAP Scores

2012-2013 2012-2013 59% made growth 59% made growth targets targets

2013-20142013-2014 74.9% made growth 74.9% made growth targetstargets

2014-20152014-2015 95.6% made growth 95.6% made growth targetstargets

2014-15 SBAC Scores2014-15 SBAC Scores

Overall Proficiency:Overall Proficiency:

GalileoGalileo 74%74%

West AdaWest Ada 46%46%

IdahoIdaho 36%36%

Breakdown by categoryBreakdown by category

GalileoGalileo West Ada West Ada Idaho ConsortiumIdaho Consortium

Below Basic 5Below Basic 5 21 21 29 29 35 35

BasicBasic 20 34 34 32 20 34 34 32

Proficient 20 25 21 19Proficient 20 25 21 19

Advanced 54 20 15 14Advanced 54 20 15 14

How will it be different?

How will it be different?

Math GradesMath Grades

80% of the grade is based on assessments 80% of the grade is based on assessments (evidence), 10% on class work (practice), and 10% (evidence), 10% on class work (practice), and 10% on ALEKS (instruction, practice)on ALEKS (instruction, practice)

Most class work will be accountability points only Most class work will be accountability points only (5/5).(5/5).THIS DOES NOT MEAN EVERYTHING IS THIS DOES NOT MEAN EVERYTHING IS CORRECT!CORRECT!

Two hours of ALEKS each week (10/10- 1 pt. for Two hours of ALEKS each week (10/10- 1 pt. for every 12 minutes)every 12 minutes)

For all math classes, work may be turned in for full For all math classes, work may be turned in for full credit up to the day of the quiz. Work can be turned credit up to the day of the quiz. Work can be turned in for 70% credit up to the day of a module test or in for 70% credit up to the day of a module test or other cumulative assessment. other cumulative assessment.

Quizzes and tests my be corrected for half points Quizzes and tests my be corrected for half points back, but are due within a week of being returned to back, but are due within a week of being returned to the student. They must explain WHY they missed the student. They must explain WHY they missed the problem and correct itthe problem and correct it

Once the module assessment is given, work will Once the module assessment is given, work will not be accepted for credit.not be accepted for credit.

Requirements to Skip 7Requirements to Skip 7thth Grade MathGrade Math

1.1. Must have an A for both Must have an A for both semesters in 6semesters in 6thth grade math. grade math.

2.2. Must master 85% of both the Must master 85% of both the 66thth, and then 80% of the 7, and then 80% of the 7thth grade content on ALEKS.grade content on ALEKS.

3.3. Must receive an “Advanced” on Must receive an “Advanced” on the end-of-year SBAC test.the end-of-year SBAC test.

Extra HelpExtra Help

With With prior arrangementprior arrangement, students , students can:can:

Stay after school, (Tuesday-Stay after school, (Tuesday-Thursday)Thursday)

Come in at lunchCome in at lunch Come at 8:15 a.m.Come at 8:15 a.m.

Mrs. Darden’s Professional Mrs. Darden’s Professional BioBio

B.S. Elementary Educ., U of I, 1982B.S. Elementary Educ., U of I, 1982 M.S. Curriculum, U of Long Island, 1992M.S. Curriculum, U of Long Island, 1992 Previously certified in 5 other statesPreviously certified in 5 other states 26th year of teaching, subbed 5 years26th year of teaching, subbed 5 years In the district eighteen years, nine years In the district eighteen years, nine years

at Meridian Middle and ninth year at at Meridian Middle and ninth year at GalileoGalileo

Highly qualified for all middle school Highly qualified for all middle school math & 6math & 6thth grade World Civ. grade World Civ.

Personal BioPersonal Bio

• Married for 33 years Married for 33 years • Two sons who are both in the military, Two sons who are both in the military,

Mike (27) at Ft. Bragg, NC & Brett (24) Mike (27) at Ft. Bragg, NC & Brett (24) at Ft. Wainright, AKat Ft. Wainright, AK

World CivilizationsWorld Civilizations Covers from early man to the Covers from early man to the

Middle Ages (about 1350)Middle Ages (about 1350) Online Techbook from Online Techbook from

Discovery EducationDiscovery Education History Alive – simulations, History Alive – simulations,

plays, & other interactive plays, & other interactive activitiesactivities

Common Core – emphasis on Common Core – emphasis on reading & writing in the content reading & writing in the content areaarea

What is “Project Based?”What is “Project Based?”

World Civ. – History Alive projectsWorld Civ. – History Alive projects Usually done in class in small Usually done in class in small

groups or pairsgroups or pairs Individual grades given for any Individual grades given for any

group grade based on group grade based on participation and final projectparticipation and final project

No added expense!No added expense!

World Civilization GradesWorld Civilization Grades

Grades will be based on a points systemGrades will be based on a points system Projects and tests will have much higher Projects and tests will have much higher

point valuespoint values Work can be turned in for full credit up to Work can be turned in for full credit up to

the day of the Chapter test or other major the day of the Chapter test or other major assessmentassessment

Rubrics for all major projects will be sent Rubrics for all major projects will be sent home when they are assignedhome when they are assigned

The absolute final day to turn in a project The absolute final day to turn in a project may be after the test, may be after the test, IFIF they are close they are close togethertogether

Projects turned in after a test will have 20% Projects turned in after a test will have 20% taken off taken off

Communication ToolsCommunication Tools

Power School Parent – log on and Power School Parent – log on and check your child’s grade 24/7check your child’s grade 24/7

Parent & student log-ins are on their Parent & student log-ins are on their class schedule, but they can also be class schedule, but they can also be requested from the secretaryrequested from the secretary

Can be set to send daily or weekly Can be set to send daily or weekly emailsemails

Calendar and web links on my web Calendar and web links on my web page on the school website with page on the school website with assignments and due datesassignments and due dates

Contact InformationContact Information

[email protected] 350-4105, ext. 1101350-4105, ext. 1101 Please feel free to contact me with Please feel free to contact me with

any questions or concernsany questions or concerns We are a partnership to help your We are a partnership to help your

child succeed!child succeed!