Welcome to
Back to School Night!
Mrs. Cooperman
Mrs. Engelhardt
Ms. Orsini
Ms. Zielinski
7th Grade Pre-Algebra: CMP3
Connected Mathematics Project
scooperman@chatham-nj.org
cengelhardt@chatham-nj.org
norsini@chatham-nj.org
rzielinski@chatham-nj.org
Connected Math Program 3
• Aligned with Common Core
• Helps students with problem solving
• Promotes deeper understanding of
concepts
• Promotes learning by doing, not by watching
• New Standardized test= reading, writing,
comprehending, and explaining
• Makes math a more concrete subject to
grasp, relates it to real life
CMP3 continued…
8 books throughout the year
Listed on the Course Description
Binder upkeep is essential
Keeping lessons and homework in
chronological order
• No writing in the books
• Copies of lesson materials are given in
advance
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Typical Day
• Homework- check answer keys; check
with group members; additional
explanation by teacher as needed
CMP3: Connected Math Project
• Launch – Introduction and Focus
• Explore (The Problem)
• Summary
Launch
(Introduces the
Focus Question)
Explore
(With Partners
or Groups)
Summary
(Related to the
Focus Question)
Grading (Total Points)
Homework
• Graded on a scale from 0-3
• 3 = All work shown, all questions fully
answered (not just the answer)
• 2 = All questions answered, some work
shown (“a little something missing”)
• 1= some questions answered, some work
shown (“a little something done”)
• 0 = nothing done
• Late assignments can be made up for
partial credit
Group Work
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ON TASK
ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
RESPECT FOR OTHERS
EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR
Each individual student will receive a “group
grade.” This grade is based on how the
individual student contributes to the group
activity. Grades range from 3-2-1-0. Not
always an everyday grade
Quizzes, Tests, Projects,
• Quizzes: Individual, partner, notebook
– Taken at the end of a chapter or during if
the chapter is long; points vary
• Tests: at the end of each book;
individual work; points vary
• Unit Projects: At the end of each unit,
will be explained in detail when
assigned
What to Study
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Supplementary Sheets (“Class Notes”)
Explore questions
Homework questions/answers
Summaries from class
Quiz Review
Extra Help
• Morning, at lunch time, during study hall,
or at the end of the day, depending upon
the teacher’s availability.
• Teachers may be contacted via email for
a morning pass if one wasn’t picked up
during the day
• New morning pass policy: students are
allowed into the building at 7:30 a.m. with
a teacher’s pass
Genesis
• Updated every few days; the RotatingDrop schedule is a factor
• Homework and group work are included
• Tests and quizzes will be posted on
Genesis within the week, but all
students need to have taken the assessment in order for the students to get
them back
My Website
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Homework is written on calendar
Tests and quizzes are listed in advance
Summary answer keys are uploaded
Review Summaries for quizzes/tests
Internet Resources
Absences
• Students are responsible for getting
missed work
• If going to be absent for multiple days,
please let me know 3 days in advance
• Lesson pages and “Class Notes” are
sent to the Guidance Office for pick up
• Complete the homework and hand in in
order to get credit
• Missed tests/quizzes can be made up
after the homework is checked
Further information/requests:
please contact me via First Class
scooperman@chatham-nj.org
Thank you for visiting tonight!