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Name: Mrs. V. Knox ED.STitle: 5th grade Math TeacherPhone: 706.772.6240Email: knoxvi@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us
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Mrs. Knox’s 5th grade Math Syllabus
Traditional and Distance Learning
2020-21
Hello Parents and Students:
Welcome to Mrs. Knox's 5th grade Math Class! I am looking forward to having a great year with you and your student. Here are just a few things that you and your student should know about our classroom academics, expectations, grading policy and procedures.
Our 5th grade Mathematics Scope and Sequence: This is what we will learn this year
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Write and interpret numerical expressions (including those with parentheses, brackets, or braces). Orders of Operation within our base ten system.
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Analyze patterns and relationships.
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Understand the place value system and base ten operational patterns.
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Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths.
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Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers. Use equivalent fractions as a strategy.
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Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions.
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Convert customary and metrics measurement units within a given measurement system.
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Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and to addition.
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Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
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Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties.
My Instructional Philosophy
All students are entitled to a quality, safe and rigorous education that instills a continuous passion for learning and gaining knowledge in and out the academic setting.
Grading Scales/Weights (RCBOE Policy)
A = 100 - 90 Excellent achievement
B = 89 -80 Above average achievement
C = 79 - 70 Average achievement
F = 69 - 0 Has not met expected achievement
Grade Weights
Unit Assessments 30%
Formative Test/ Quizzes 30%
Class work/Participation/Online Classes 25%
Projects 10%
Homework/Online Assignments 5%
Course Assessment Plan
Homework and Projects are given a due date. If the assignment is late the students will receive -2 points for each day after the due date. (Ex. Due date is 8/18/21 and it is turned in on 8/23/21. The student will receive 10 points off his/her total grade). Classwork is work done in class, if needed or not completed in class it will be assigned as homework.
- Students are required to keep a math notebook with class work, assignments, and other information.
- The students will be taking a pretest and posttest for each unit. The test will consist of multiple-choice questions and open-ended responses. Test will be announced.
- All students are required to be present for online Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Nearpod Classes.
- All students are required to complete all online-distant learning Assignments.
Classroom Daily Procedures/Expected Student Behavior:
CANVAS IS OUR SITE FOR ALL CLASS INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
- Our Daily Routine: Math Minute, Class Discussion, Introduction of Concept, Review and Practice,
Homework, Ticket out the Door.
- Students will be asked to bring in phones and tablets to class; they will be required to follow RCBOE policy and Mrs. Knox's rules for mobile devices.
- Students are expected to bring good manners and proper behavior to class. Please be respectful of yourself, your teachers, and your classmates.
- The 4 P’s rule will be observed in my class.
- 1. Politeness - Compassion, Respect and Manners.
- 2. Preparedness-come to class with pencil, notebooks with paper, books, and agenda.
- 3. Participation-students are encouraged to get involved in their learning.
- 4. Promptness-it is important for students to come to class on time.
- Consequences of poor behavior are 1. Warning, 2. Behavior contract, 3. Time Out to another class and Parental Notification. 4. Office Referral.
- Do not bring mechanical pencils, food, gum, candy, or drinks to class.
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: Virtual Parent Conference Times should be scheduled by calling or emailing me on Canvas and/or my website. Please allow for a 24- hour turn around response time.
Mathematically Yours,
Mrs. V. Knox
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