Js Open House 2009
- 1. Welcome to Mr. Steenwijk’s Math and Science Class September 3 rd 2009 Room 324
- 2. About Mr. Steenwijk 6 th year in 6 th grade at ISB Taught Algebra 1 in the High School at ISB Instructed SCUBA in Southern Thailand Taught High School Biology/Science/Math in NZ English Instructor for Berlitz School, Kobe, Japan Masters in Chemistry (University of Canterbury) Currently studying toward a Masters through SUNY in Information Technology and Digital Literacy
- 3. 6 th Grade is a Transition Year Many teachers Many different classes So much to remember Lockers, combinations, schedules, tardies, schedule changes, synergy days, early release days, rotating timetable, sports, dances, friends! Becoming responsible and organized!
- 4. General Information We meet 3 out of 4 days 2 hour block (1 hour math and 1 hour science) Homework is due the next time we meet
- 5. Agenda (Student Handbook) Essential for keeping track of homework and upcoming tests and quizzes Needs to be brought to class each day (and taken home) Great when parents ask to see agenda and use this as a possible discussion point
- 6. Math New Curriculum - Connected Math Project (CMP) Understanding concepts Making connections across concepts and throughout year Reflecting on students’ own learning Units: Factors and Multiples, Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Geometry
- 7. Science New Curriculum - Inquiry Science Doing and designing science investigations and experiments Explaining using evidence Deep understanding and application Units: Diversity of Life, Forces and Motion, Weather and Water
- 8. Grade Breakdown Math 35% - Homework/Reflections 35% - Quizzes/Partner Quizzes 30% - Projects/Unit Assessments Science 20% - Homework 40% - Labwork 40% - Assessments
- 9. Grades – What to Expect Grades don’t become “final” until the end of the semester Early grades – based on very few assignments Later grades – reflect a more proper balance of different types of evaluation
- 10. Homework – What to Expect Average of about one hour per night (total for all core classes) Math – almost every night Science – not as regularly as Math
- 11. Knowing what’s going on PantherNet PowerSchool Mr. Steenwijk (the actual human)
- 12. PantherNet Homework and Files-to-be-downloaded will be posted here for students
- 13. PowerSchool Grades are posted throughout the year Useful as a tool for students (and parents!) to keep track of assignments
- 14. Supporting Your Child Ask your child questions about our lessons Provide time and a suitable place at home to study Contact me with any concerns Visit the curriculum program websites (on the following slides)
- 15. Science Website http://fossweb.com/modulesMS/DiversityofLife/ Curriculum overview, demonstrations and lesson support materials User Id and Password coming
- 16. Math Website 1 http://www.phschool.com/cmp2/ Online activities, homework help, more practice and information (use codes in book)
- 17. Math Website 2 http://connectedmath.msu.edu/parents/ General advice, specific examples, vocabulary
- 18. Extra Help for Students During lunch or after school by appointment with me Homework Club Monday and Wednesday 2:05-3:00 Monday - Mr Tague 317 Wednesday – Mr. Steenwijk 324
- 19. Contact My email is jonathas@isb.ac.th
- 20. Questions?