A majority of what we do in the class room has been picked up through our years of attending workshops, conferences, and internet searches. We have modified.

A majority of what we do in the class room has been picked up through our years of attending workshops, conferences, and internet searches.

We have modified to fit the needs of our teachers and school.

We thank all of you who contributed by allowing us to take and extend your ideas.

High Expectations

Problem Solving

Math Class Daily Agenda with music

Differentiated Instruction

Projects

Math Bucks/Passes

Incentive Parties

High expectations for Math students prepare them for a successful adult life

Learn AND UnderstandResponsibilityTeam Work Giving up is not an optionZeros are not an optionBelieve they can do anything

Problem solving is a big part of the math class

Must Follow 4 step plan on benchmarks/tests, Weekly Assignments, & POTW (problem of the week)

Read ThinkWrite the question List the facts

Solve JustifyUse any method Using complete

sentences, explain

what was done to

solve the problem

All math classes follow the same format: Consistency across the grade levels

Weekly Assignments: Receive on Monday

Due on Friday

Daily Agenda: Bell Ringer

Quiz Speed Test (music) POTW (music) Review class work/home work Guided Practice/Activity Independent Practice

Bell Ringer3-25-09

Four figures have the following dimensions:

Rectangular prism: l=2 in; w=4 in; h=7 inCylinder: r=4 in; h=6 inCone: r=4 in; h=6 inRectangular pyramid: l=2 in; w=4 in; h=7

in1. What is the probability that a figure chosen

at random will have a volume greater than 150 cubic inches?

2. Two figures are pulled one at a time. After you pull the first time, you do not replace. What is the probability both figures will have a volume less than 125 cubic inches?

3. Calculate the mean.

Quiz2-11-09

A cardboard box has the following dimensions: 7.5 ft, 3 ft, 4 ft

How many cubic feet of material will the box hold?

What is the volume?

To calculate the amount of cubic feet, I need to find the volume. The figure is a rectangular prism. To calculate the volume of a rectangular prism, I found the area of the base. The base is a rectangle, so I multiplied the length by the width. I multiplied the area of the base by the height of the prism.

A cardboard box has the following dimensions: 7.5 ft, 3 ft, 4 ft. How many cubic feet of material will the box hold?

The volume is 90 cubic feet.

Rectangular prismLength = 7.5 ftWidth = 3 ftHeight = 4 ftCubic feet

lwhV )4)(3)(5.7(V)4)(5.22(V

390 ftV

Speed Test1. Get out a dry erase marker.2. You have 1 minute to complete as many problems as you can.3.We will grade in 1 minute.4. Graph your results. Keep the graph in your notebook.5. We will do this every day.

Problem of the Week & Word Problem

#5-21. You have 5 minutes to work on the

problem of the week and word problem.

2. The problem of the week must follow the Read, Think, Solve, Justify format.

3. When you are finished, turn them in.4. They are due Friday.

Mathematics concepts are presented in various formats to accommodate diverse learning styles in order to help each child reach his/her full potential.

Student teaching, Hands on, technology, microphone

Students help teach other students

Students are up at the board or Elmo presenting their problem(s) to the class

Students explain in detail what they did to solve the problem and why

Students get hands on experience in solving math problems when they use manipulatives

Examples include: algebra tiles, cuisenaire rods, blocks, dice, base ten blocks, number lines, and other visual aids

Grid paper allows for a better understanding of size and proportion

Students learn that drawing a picture is a very helpful tool that allows them to see what is occurring

Encourage creating tables to model patterns

Computers Data projectors Document camera (Elmo)Graphing calculators

Online quizzesInternet ResearchReal life application projectsVirtual manipulativesVisits to various math websites Microsoft Office applications

Portable amplifier systems allow everyone in the class to hear you

Great attention grabber

Saves your voice

Allow for a fun and creative extension of a topic

Consistent among grade levelsThe amount of time given in class to

work on the project depends on the time of year

Some are individual and some are group

6th grade– Fun House: Measurement– Creating a Town: Geometry– Spongebob Character: Polygons– Survey: Data & graphs– Mathematician: Internet Research

7th grade– Sing-a-long: teaches any math concept– Recreation Center: Geometry & Measurement– Zoo Coordinator: Internet Research, Budget,

tables– Survey: Probability, Statistics, Percent,

Graphs– “I Can & I Learned”: Goals and achievements

8th grade– Sing-a-long: teaches any math concept– Amazing Math Race: obstacle course of objectives– Commercial: Volume & surface area of 3d figure– Shopping Spree: Tax & Discount; Internet Research– Vacation: Tax & Discount; Internet Research– Easter Egg: Probability, Statistics, Percent, Graphs– Survey: Probability, Statistics, Percent, Graphs

Students Earn Math Bucks & Passes for various reasons

Students can deposit math bucks into a checking account to buy passes & other items.

Keep deposit/withdrawal logCalculate tax on itemsCalculate discount (if given)Write check

The homework pass can only be used on class work that has been started in class and that is due tomorrow. You must turn in the work you have done with the homework pass. Failure to work in class will void the pass! 2 per 6 weeks

awarded to:

This pass allows you to add 10 points to any weekly assignment.

You may use more than one pass on an assignment. Limit 5

Staple the pass to the assignment you want to use it on, and turn

it in. The 10 points will be added to the final grade.

awarded to:

This pass allows you to add 5 points to any test (excluding

benchmarks). You may use up to 2 passes per test. To use it,

corrections must be complete. Staple the pass to the test , and

turn it in. The 5 points will be added to the final grade.

awarded to:

The assignment pass can only be used on the packet received at the beginning of the week. Staple the pass to a piece of paper with the Assignment title written on it. Remember you are still responsible for knowing the material.

awarded to:

Snack CouponThis coupon entitles you to bring your favorite snack to math class. You are

responsible for cleaning up any mess that may occur.

Drink CouponThis coupon entitles you to bring your favorite drink to

math class. You are responsible for cleaning up any mess that may occur.

Math Bucks

Reward for: 100% effort in class

100% effort on benchmarks

Turning in work

Following strategies Money is earned through fundraisers:

Water Balloon Dodge Ball

Dances

Pie in the face

ParkMovie & Popcorn

SkatingBounce Houses

Flush the teacherFun Day

Fun GamesVideo Games

We would like to give a special thanks to all of you for being here to enhance the

learning of your students. With your help, the possibilities for our students are

endless.