Essential Middle School Math Strategies for Student Success (2012-2013)
At JCS Middle School, we strive for student success in mathematics through collaboration among teachers, parents, and students. Our comprehensive math curriculum covers key strands: Numbers and Operations, Patterns and Relations, Shape and Space, and Data Management and Probability. Students engage in varied activities, from warm-ups and guided math to interactive games and project assessments. Parental support is vital—ensuring students have good nutrition, rest, and necessary supplies can enhance learning. Together, let’s empower our students to achieve their best!
Essential Middle School Math Strategies for Student Success (2012-2013)
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Math At JCS Middle School 2012-2013
IMPORTANT!! • We all want students to be successful! • To be successful, teachers parents & students need to know what to expect.
Strands in Middle School Math • Numbers and Operations • Patterns and Relations • Shape and Space • Data Management and Probability
A Balanced Math Program has… • Warm ups • Mental Math • Whole Class Instruction • Guided Math/ Anchor Activities • Journals • Games • Project Math
Assessment Balanced Math = Various Assessment Methods
Achievement Indicators • A+ = WOW! • A = Gotitwell • B = Gotit • C = Just gotit • D = Almostthere • E = Not quitethere
District and Provincial Assessments • Grades 6 and 7 students write District Assessments at the end of May or beginning of June • Grade 8 students write Provincial Assessments at the beginnig of June
Sample Mental Math 1. 5 9 = _____ 7. 2 x 6 + 3 x 6 =_____ 2. 43 100 = ____ 8. 32 + 42 =_____ 3. 60 30 = _____ 9. $2.98 + $3.99=_____ 4. ½ + ¼ = _____ 10. ½ x 18= ____ 5. 3416 ÷ 2 = _____ 11. 24 x 25= ___ 6. 0.2 14 = _____ 12. 600- 291= ____
Multiple Choice Which equation does this diagram represent? a) 2x + 5 = 9 b) 2x – 5 = 9 c) 1x + 5 = 9 2 d) 1x - 5 = 9 2
Non-Calculator-Gr 7 Solve (-3) – (+2) using a drawing.
Non-Calculator-Gr 8 • How many ¼ litres are in 3 ½ litres?
Open Response * Show all work for each question* • Create a realistic word problem that is solved by multiplying 6 by 2 ½ . • Show the solution to your word problem.
To be Successful….. Parents can help by: • Making sure they have a good breakfast. • Making sure students get lots of rest. • Make sure they come with the proper supplies. ie. Pencils, calculator etc. • Encourage mental math strategies whenever you can. • Encourage them to do the best they can!!
Teamwork • Together we can make a difference!