Transcript Welcome to Mrs. Pankau*s Class!

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Welcome to
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Math Class
I’m glad you’re here!
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About My Teaching
S 10th year in Olympia School District
S 6 years years at HES, 4th at RMS
S National Board Certified
S Working on MIT (Instructional Technology)
S Multiple certifications:
S K-12 History/Social Studies
S MS Math, Science, Humanities
S Elementary Education
About Me
S 22 Year Veteran, U.S. Air Force
S Bioenvironmental Engineering
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Industrial Hygiene, Environment Monitoring, Radiation Safety
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Think: OSHA, EPA, DOE
S 6 years computer operations/network mgt – post military
S Love to travel and do outdoor activities
What is your child learning this
year?
S Fraction computations, mainly multiply and divide
S Computing with decimals and percents
S Pre-Algebra; Variables, relationships (graphs, tables, symbols)
S Integers (negative nos.) and the coordinate plane
S Geometry; Circles, 3-D measurements, scales factors,
transformations, similarities
S Probability, reason about uncertainty
S Statistics; Box Plots and Histograms
S Typically due the next day
S Homework completion essential to success
S ½ of Effort grade
S 1 Points—Completed and on time
S Incomplete work not given full credit
S Save returned assignments (grade insurance!)
S Check students planner
S Email me
S Check Skyward (updated once a week)
S Google Calendar (Best Source)
S It’s about the math!
S The paper should be able to stand-alone
S Complete sentences support by the math
S Include information from the problem
S Show all computations
S Make sure to answer all questions
S Ask to see it daily
S Parent helper sheets are available at CMP website
S Refer to student’s notes
S Stuck? Have child write what they know and don’t know
S Phone a friend
S Write a note
S Spiral notebook or 3-Ring binder
S Reason
S Keeps student focused on lesson
S Writing helps the learning process
S Useful for homework and tests
S Full credit (2 days for each day out)
S Responsible for material on tests
S Get assignment /copy notes
S Call in to office
S Email me for electronic copy
S Usually ½ hour after school
S In morning at 8:00 – 8:15
S Opportunity Time
S By appointment otherwise
Grading
S Academic Grade
S 100% Assessments (quizzes, unit tests, and projects)
S Retakes available (if all practice is done)
S Effort Grade
S Daily work (journal)(50%) and Homework (50%)
S 0% of academic grade
S Behavior Grade
S 3 Rs Guide Classroom Mgt
S Automatically score 3 points each day
S Lose points for not “doing the right thing”
Grading Cont’d
S Check Skyward for grading
S Updated at least weekly
S Printed Progress Reports
S Typically once every few weeks and two weeks out from the
end of each term.
S 7th grade math w/track to Algebra or 8th Grade CMP
S MAP scores (content, aptitude, & growth)
S Classroom test scores (content)
S MSP Results
S Consistent and quality homework
S Effort to go beyond basic requirements
S Please feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail
S Phone: 596-3400
S [email protected]
S Look for Conference Email for type and availability