WELCOME!
Sixth Grade Math
Miss. Kallay
A LITTLE ABOUT ME…
My name is Jacqueline Kallay
 My family and I have been a part of the
Westerville Community for over 50 years
 I graduated from Youngstown State University
with my Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood
Education
 I am very excited to be teaching both math and
science this year
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SIGNATURE SHEETS
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Positive reward system
These are also used as a communication tool
 Located in your student’s logbooks
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SAMPLE
9 Weeks Signature Log
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Key: S=Supplies, H=Homework, D=Disrespect, L=Late to class, O=Out of passes, T=Talking
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Consequences
1. 3 signatures in any week
results in loss of Friday
Exchange.
2. 5 signatures in any week
results in parent contact
3. 9 signatures in 3 weeks results
in office referral.
4. 4 or more signatures in a 3
week period or loss of this
signature sheet results in NO
INCENTIVE DAY.
*Star indicates Incentive Day
Week
COURSE OVERVIEW
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The course will focus on four critical areas:
(1) connecting ratio and rate to whole number
multiplication and division and using concepts of
ratio and rate to solve problems
 (2) completing understanding of division of fractions
and extending the notion of number to the system of
rational numbers, which includes negative numbers
 (3) writing, interpreting, and using expressions and
equation;
 (4) developing understanding of statistical thinking.
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CLASS ROUTINE
The mathematics classroom will be designed to
help students take responsibility for their
learning.
 Students will be expected to work in Study
Teams on almost a daily basis.
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Roles will be assigned within the study teams, which
will not only help students master the mathematical
concepts, but also promote development of the 21st
Century skills need to be successful in college and the
work force.
ORGANIZATION IS KEY
Math Binder and Journal is an EXPECTATION
 Binder will consist of 2 sections:
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1 will consist of materials for the current unit of
study
 2 will be records of graded assignments and
assessments.
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I have found the students’ notebook organization
can directly affect your scores on tests/quizzes
and projects
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Will be referred to throughout the year
TEXTBOOK - COLLEGE PREPARATORY
MATHEMATICS
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Go to www.cpm.org for more information
The text is structured to actively involve every
student in the process of learning mathematics
The problem-based lessons provide a balance of basic
skills, conceptual understanding, and problem solving
strategies
Each lesson has a mathematical objective and focuses
on one or more of the mathematical practices.
The course contains all of the content and practice
standards required of the new state standards, which
in turn will be reflected in the PARCC assessments,
implemented during the 2014-2015 school year.
There is a parent section on the website with
additional information about the design of the
text, its research base, Parent Guides,
Homework Help and much more.
GRADES
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Team Reviews 15%
Homework and Other
Participation
Team Reviews
Individual Tests
10%
5%
15%
70%
Designed to inspire in-depth conversations and collaboration around
essential mathematics.
 Promote higher level thinking, collaborative skills, and selfassessment.
 The team test provides each individual student with necessary
insights to help them prepare for the individual test.
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Individual Tests 70%
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Individual tests are given several days after the completion of the
team test (usually a new unit will be introduced before the individual
test is administered)
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allows students time between the team test and the individual test to
prepare sufficiently
All individual assessments will be created using approximately 60% of
previously taught material and 40% new material
Participation 5%
Homework and Other 10%
Also be assessed utilizing classroom observations, student
presentations, participation quizzes, and/or portfolios, to provide them
with a variety of opportunities to demonstrate mastery of
mathematical concepts and ideas
 Expect homework daily
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HOMEWORK
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Almost all homework is assigned from the Review
and Preview sections of the textbook
review of old and current material and a preview of
future material
 These problems spread the practice over several days
and weeks so that you have time to master ideas and
skills
 Your student should check their homework and
access helpful hints through the CPM website
http://www.cpm.org/students/homework/ or their ebook (will be given a username, password, and url
address specific to your class).
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WEBSITE THROUGH DISTRICT’S WEBSITE
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I have created a website through the district’s
website. You will be able to find announcements,
important information, assignments, and notes
from the class. Directions: Go to
http://www.wcsoh.org/, scroll over “Our Schools,”
scroll over middle schools, and click Genoa. On
the left side of the screen, click on teacher
websites. Find me (Kallay) and click on my name.
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I will demonstrate this for you
Great if Absent
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I will e-mail information if requested
KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR STUDENT
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Check the logbook often
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Communication about homework, assignments,
important information about class, and homework
completion
Check PowerSchool frequently
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I post graded assessments and comment under
assignments (allowed to make-up, one-on-one help…)
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
I am here to help your student succeed. Please
call or email if you ever have any questions or
concerns
Voicemail number: (614) 797-8911
Email address: KallayJ@wcsoh.org (this is the best
way to contact me)