Math: Math in Focus Math work books and math textbooks No homework booklet—but homework

will be given nightly Chapter tests Large focus on Problem Solving We will need to supplement basic facts

practice +, -, *, /

Leveling Math

We have two enrichment classes and three grade level classes this year.Classes have been leveled by administration based on curriculum assessments such as Math in Focus unit assessments, and theme tests in connection with our Houghton Mifflin anthologies, district benchmarks and performance on PSSAs

Enrichment: a student performing at the enrichment level solves complex problems and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the skills, concepts, and procedures for that grade level. These students can break content down into its component pieces, and use it purposefully in new situations.

Grade-level: a student performing at grade level solves problems and demonstrates an understanding of the skills, concepts and procedures for that grade level. These students are able to solve practical and real world problems .

Tied to state standardsWill only have a score for the

standards taught that trimester

Numerical4 Exceeds expectations3 Meets expectations2 Approaching expectations1 Not yet meeting expectations

Report cards

Homework 50 minutes total- might look different Usually from Math workbook Develops responsibility Designed to improve skills Extends lessons taught Not graded Students need to advocate for themselves

and learn to use their time wisely.

Fact fluency: Reflex Math 100% - 1 night a week 15-20 min Less than 100%- 3 nights a week 15-20

minutes

Testing

AIMSWeb: Maze (twice a year)Oscars align to HM anthology (after each story)Reading Benchmark (three times a year)

Math in Focus Chapter Assessments (after each unit)Math Benchmark (three times a year)

PSSA: English Language Arts &Math (6 days)

Conferences Because our students switch

classes in 5th grade our conferences are split between Math and LA

This year we will sign up for conferences electronically, using SignUpGenius.

We will send separate emails, with links, to our Math classes and LA classes. We will send a link for Math conferences after La conferences have taken place.

Our November conferences are to meet with the parents of our Language Arts students.

Our March conferences are to meet with the parents of our Math students.

Questions?????

In an effort to save paper, Lynnewood Parent handbook & curriculum guides can now be found online. Please let us know if you do not have access to a computer/internet

E mail : iwick@havsd.net lmccann@havsd.net mgagat@havsd.net ekaleck@havsd.net esmithDelss@havsd.net skrouse@havsd.net