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Welcome to Mrs. McCarthy's 4th Period Math Page **Class work:** Concepts and skills are generally introduced to the class as a whole. Based on your child’s demonstrated understanding, activities are often differentiated to better meet the needs of the varied learners in the class.

The language of math can be difficult to understand but is imperative for success in communicating about math and being a confident problem solver. For these reasons, each student will keep vocabulary notes (handouts) in their binder to reference key words and examples. Vocabulary notes are created as new words are introduced. A “working definition” is desired, rather than rote memorization of definitions.

**Class activities include:** Games (on and off computer) Pod casts Manipulatives Discussion Note taking Presenting (by students to students) Doing problems (at seats and on board) Writing

**Homework:** Homework is usually assigned three to four nights a week. Homework provides an opportunity to practice skills learned in class or brush up on previously learned skills. It is expected to take your child approximately 15 to 20 minutes each night to complete math homework. If your child has extra time, encourage him/her to visit my web site at **http://msmacmath.wikispaces.com**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">**Curriculum:** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Your child will using Saxon Math 5 and __Number Worlds__ by The McGraw-Hill Companies. Additional resources are used along with Saxon/Number Worlds as both extra practice and as supplemental instruction. Additional resources include: Spectrum Math (base level and enrichment), Targeting Math, Scott Foresman Resources and Houghton-Mifflin Leveled Practice. All curriculum is aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Math, March 2011 and the Common Core Curriculum Frameworks. Click here to see the state frameworks, click here to see CCCS Frameworks.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">This year students will be creating interactive math notebooks to reinforce and improve mathematical literacy. Notebooks will include note-taking, creating resources for reference, vocabulary and other math-related information.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">**Web site and Communication**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">**Web site:** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">My math website can be accessed through the link on the WMS website. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Web site contains: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Math sites for practice of concepts and skills. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Math games that reinforce skills and promote mathematical thinking <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Homework and Class work Calendar for the current week. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Videos and pod casts that explain concepts and procedures <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">On line mathematical dictionary

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">**Assessments and Grading:** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Projects, Tests and Math Journal - 40% <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Class work and homework - 15% <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Class preparation and participation - 10% <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Quizzes - 25% <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Warm ups - 10% <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Individual Goals (not every term)

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">**Communication:** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">• E-mail Mrs. McCarthy at ianthe_mccarthy@wellesley.k12.ma.us <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">• Call Mrs. McCarthy at 781-446-6250 X 3334