Welcome
6th Grade Math & World
Civilizations
Math- Individualizing with
Technology
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Rationale: to try and meet the
individual needs of each student
while preparing them for the rigors
of Common Core
One-on-one devices (Yogas)
Students will work both
independently and in small groups
Self-Paced
Centers- Individual & Small
Groups
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Online programs: ALEKS
Common Core problems
(individual and group)
Teacher Conference (group)
Journal Activity (individual)
Quiz/Test Prep
(individual/group)
Quiz/Test (individual)
What Makes ALEKS Unique?
• Artificial Intelligence Targets Gaps
• Students work at their own pace on a HighlyIndividualized Learning Path based on what they
are ready to learn
• Open-Response Environment Avoids MultipleChoice
• Unlimited Online Access – PC and Mac Compatible
• QuickTables – Math Fact Mastery Program
How to Guide your Child on ALEKS
• Encourage the use of ALEKS at home or anywhere
with a computer and Internet connection- They are
assigned two hours per week.
• Your child simply needs to log in to the program at
www.aleks.com using the assigned login name and
password
• To monitor your child’s progress in ALEKS, please ask
your child to log in to the program and check on their
time and number of topics mastered.
District MAP Scores
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2012-2013
59% made growth
targets
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2013-2014
74.9% made growth
targets
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2014-2015
95.6% made growth
targets
2014-15 SBAC Scores
Overall Proficiency:
Galileo
74%
West Ada
46%
Idaho
36%
Breakdown by category
Galileo
West Ada
Idaho
Consortium
Below Basic 5
21
29
35
Basic
20
34
34
32
Proficient
20
25
21
19
Advanced
54
20
15
14
How will it be different?
How will it be different?
Math Grades
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80% of the grade is based on assessments
(evidence), 10% on class work (practice), and 10%
on ALEKS (instruction, practice)
Most class work will be accountability points only
(5/5).THIS DOES NOT MEAN EVERYTHING IS
CORRECT!
Two hours of ALEKS each week (10/10- 1 pt. for
every 12 minutes)
For all math classes, work may be turned in for full
credit up to the day of the quiz. Work can be turned
in for 70% credit up to the day of a module test or
other cumulative assessment.
Quizzes and tests my be corrected for half points
back, but are due within a week of being returned to
the student. They must explain WHY they missed
the problem and correct it
Once the module assessment is given, work will
not be accepted for credit.
Requirements to Skip 7th
Grade Math
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Must have an A for both
semesters in 6th grade math.
Must master 85% of both the
6th, and then 80% of the 7th
grade content on ALEKS.
Must receive an “Advanced” on
the end-of-year SBAC test.
Extra Help
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With prior arrangement, students
can:
Stay after school, (TuesdayThursday)
Come in at lunch
Come at 8:15 a.m.
Mrs. Darden’s Professional
Bio
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B.S. Elementary Educ., U of I, 1982
M.S. Curriculum, U of Long Island,
1992
Previously certified in 5 other states
26th year of teaching, subbed 5
years
In the district eighteen years, nine
years at Meridian Middle and ninth
year at Galileo
Highly qualified for all middle school
math & 6th grade World Civ.
Personal Bio
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Married for 33 years
Two sons who are both in the military,
Mike (27) at Ft. Bragg, NC & Brett (24)
at Ft. Wainright, AK
World Civilizations
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Covers from early man to the
Middle Ages (about 1350)
Online Techbook from
Discovery Education
History Alive – simulations,
plays, & other interactive
activities
Common Core – emphasis on
reading & writing in the content
area
What is “Project Based?”
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World Civ. – History Alive projects
Usually done in class in small
groups or pairs
Individual grades given for any
group grade based on
participation and final project
No added expense!
World Civilization Grades
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Grades will be based on a points system
Projects and tests will have much higher
point values
Work can be turned in for full credit up to
the day of the Chapter test or other major
assessment
Rubrics for all major projects will be sent
home when they are assigned
The absolute final day to turn in a project
may be after the test, IF they are close
together
Projects turned in after a test will have 20%
taken off
Communication Tools
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Power School Parent – log on and
check your child’s grade 24/7
Parent & student log-ins are on their
class schedule, but they can also be
requested from the secretary
Can be set to send daily or weekly
emails
Calendar and web links on my web
page on the school website with
assignments and due dates
Contact Information
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Darden.sue@westada.org
350-4105, ext. 1101
Please feel free to contact me with
any questions or concerns
We are a partnership to help your
child succeed!