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Bulldog Mathematics. Curriculum Exploration Student Led Conferences. 2013-2014 Test Data 42.3% of Students Proficient –Exceeds Growth Expectation Majority of percentages are close to state average. Math Grade 3 27.8 Grade 4 48.6 Grade 5 38.6 Grade 6 38.4 Grade 7 38.2
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Bulldog Mathematics Curriculum Exploration Student Led Conferences
2013-2014 Test Data 42.3% of Students Proficient –Exceeds Growth ExpectationMajority of percentages are close to state average. Math Grade 3 27.8 Grade 4 48.6 Grade 5 38.6 Grade 6 38.4 Grade 7 38.2 Grade 8 28.1 Algebra 80.8 Reading Grade 3 33.3 Grade 4 37.4 Grade 5 35.6 Grade 6 48.5 Grade 7 44.1 Grade 8 40.6 Science (Above State Average) Grade 5 50.5 Grade 8 70.8 • Among the best 10 of 31 performing schools in WCPS. • 2nd highest performing middle school in WCPS. • GRA is 1 of 5 schools to Exceed Growth Expectations)
Home/School Connection: • Suggested Websites for practice: • http://www.mathplayground.com/math_manipulatives.html • http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/mathematics/ebook_assets/vmf/VMF-Interface.html • http://www.thinkingblocks.com/ • http://www.ixl.com/ • http://jmathpage.com/JIMSProbabilitypage.html • http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/de/math1-3/virtualmanipulatives.html • Free Math Online Manipulatives • http://www.mathplayground.com/math_manipulatives.html • http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/mathematics/ebook_assets/vmf/VMF-Interface.html • http://www.thinkingblocks.com/ • http://www.ixl.com/ • http://jmathpage.com/JIMSProbabilitypage.html • http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/de/math1-3/virtualmanipulatives.html • It is beneficial for all students to practice mental math on a daily basis. They need to add, subtract, multiply, and divide without a calculator on a daily basis. This can be done during dinner, while driving to town, as a game instead of watching T.V. or playing video games, etc.
Science Fair Project Due January 10, 2014 View J. Williams’ website for more information or e-mail Ms. Williams at jenniferwilliams@wcps.org
Grade Level Expectations • Complete all assignments on time. • Students are responsible for make-up work when absent or missing a class. • Students have 5 days to complete and turn in assignments. • Respect others at all times. • Return all documentation in a timely manner. • Progress reports • Pictures • Report cards • Offense letters • Refer to dress code policy. • Check teacher websites daily.
Fundraising Made Easy • Apply for a Target School Reward Card – it is like your bank card and the school receives a percentage of the purchase and you receive a discount for using the card. Apply when you check out. It is very easy. • Apply for a Harris Teeter School Reward Card – Apply, use, and the school receives a percentage of the purchases made. • Our recent fundraiser did not meet the school wide goal set. However, students reaching their goal will be given a party prior to Christmas break.
7th Grade Fundraiser • 7th Grade will be selling raffle tickets to win a 3ft gas pig cooker. • Tickets are $5.00 a piece. • The grill will be green (not red like in the picture) • Profits will go to supporting the 7th grade with • Supplies for the classroom • Cutting down cost for field trip