Welcome to Back to School
Night
Mr. Eszes
Room 17
Mathematics
Everyday Mathematics
-The Everyday Mathematics instructional
design was carefully crafted to capitalize on student
interest and maximize student learning.
 High expectations for all students.
 Standards based. Extension and Differentiation on a daily
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basis.
Concepts and skills developed over time and in a wide
variety of contexts.
Multiple methods and strategies for problem solving.
Concrete modeling to abstract understanding.
Collaborative learning in partner and group activities.
Cross-curricular applications and connections.
Effectively prepares students for Brownell and Beyond!
Everyday Mathematics-5th grade
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Number Theory
Estimation and Computation
Geometry
Division
Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Addition/Subtraction of Fractions
Exponents and Negative Numbers
Fractions and Ratios
Coordinates, Area, Volume, and
Capacity
 Algebra Concepts and Skills
 Volume
 Probability, Ratios, and Rates
Everyday Mathematics-6th grade
 Data display and interpretation
 Operations with whole #s and
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decimals
Variables, Formulas, and
Graphs
Rational #s
Geometry
Algebra
Probability and Discrete Math
Rates and Ratios
Grading Guidelines
 Unit Tests/Quizzes
 Math Fact Fluency
 Students’ written products
 Performance assessments
 Homework completion
 Teacher observations
Daily Math Expectations
 Enter class with all math supplies (books, homework, pencil,
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checking pen, etc.)
Begin class/day with math message/mad minute
Compare homework with partner(s)
Investigation with groups/ hands-on opportunities
Discussion/conversation mandatory
Student Journal include daily lessons and Math Boxes to assess
daily
Study Links (SL) will be used for homework and parent
information
Student Reference Book (SRB) is a reference book to be used as
needed
5th Grade Grading System
ES Exceeds Standards Consistently performs above grade level
standards. Demonstrating mastery of the academic content at
grade level and beyond.
MS Meets Standards Consistently and accurately demonstrates
skills. Independently applies the knowledge, skills, and standards
appropriate to their grade level. Shows evidence of mastery on
multiple and varied assessments over time.
AS Approaching Standards. Demonstrated skills inconsistently.
Show progress, but is not at grade level standard yet.
CA Concerns in the area. Needs considerable assistance and is
performing significantly below standards. Struggles in this area;
shows little or no progress.
+ area of strength @ meets expectations x needs improvement
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“Give Me Ten”
Good Character Traits
Throughout the year we will practice
these Lifelong Character Traits:
 Honesty
 Respect
 Integrity
 Responsibility
 Fairness
 Self-Control
 Perseverance
 Trustworthiness
 Citizenship
 Caring
Parent Communication
 E-mail Address:
matthew.eszes@gpschools.org
 Phone: (313) 432-4217 Voice Mail and
432-4200 Office
Thank you for coming this
evening!
If you have any questions or
concerns, please send me an
email. Thank you.