Our 5th grade Mathematics Scope and Sequence: This is what we will learn this year

• Write and interpret numerical expressions (including those with parentheses, brackets, or braces).
• Analyze patterns and relationships.
• Understand the place value system.
• Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths.
• Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions.
• Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions.
• Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system.
• Geometric measurement: understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and to addition.
• Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
•  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 love of learning.

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 Assessments 30%

Class work/Participation 25%

Projects 10%

Homework 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 8/18/20 and it is turned in on 8/23/20.  The student will receive 10 points off his/her total grade.)

• 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.
• *Tutoring Days will be announced at a later date*

Classroom Daily Procedures/Expected Student Behavior: 

• Complete Math Minute, Class Discussion, Introduction of Concept, Review and Practice,

           Homework, Ticket out the Door.

• 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, 2. Prepared-come to class with pencil, notebooks with paper, books and agenda.  3.  Participate-students are encouraged to get involved in their learning.  4.  Prompt-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 food, gum, candy or drinks to class.

Parent Conference Times

The 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month after school or before school. I am also open to scheduling a conference on a different day that works for both of our schedules.