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Welcome to my classroom website! Message from Fundraising for D.C.: Both Parents' Night Out and the Halloween Hoopla brought about great monetary earnings. Thank you to all of the participants for your hard work. Looking forward to November's PNO and Zumba-for-a-Cause! Nettelhorst Athletics information can be found on the main website (see After-School). Mathematics Mathematics is a universal discipline heavily reliant on logical reasoning. The goal of the mathematics curriculum is to develop and strengthen the problem solving strategies used by students in academics, in their personal lives and the lives they will pursue beyond school. Throughout the year, middle school students at Nettelhorst will participate in a variety of mathematics activities designed to help them master the art of problem solving through real-life situations. The Nettelhorst mathematics curriculum is currently divided into 3 levels of Pre-Algebra. The first 3 modules (or units) and the learning objectives of each module are listed below. Your assistance and cooperation will be greatly appreciated as we prepare for a great year of fun and learning. Together we will reach these goals and beyond! Pre-Algebra 2—MATHThematics Book 2 I. Module 1 a. Angles and Order of Operations b. Integers and Coordinates c. Integer Addition and Subtraction d. Function Models e. One-Step Equations II. Module 2 a. Decimals and Exponents b. Interpreting Graphs c. Sequences and Equivalent Equations d. Problems Solving and Connections e. Probability III. Module 3 a. Triangles, Circles and Constructions b. Factors, Divisibility and Multiples c. Fractions d. Fractions, Mixed Numbers and Customary Length Pre-Algebra 3—MATHThematics: Book 3 I. Module 1 a. Rates and Data Displays b. Displaying Data c. Equations and Expressions d. Scatter Plots e. Problem Solving and Mathematical Models II. Module 2 a. Operations with Integers b. Operations with Fractions c. Exploring Probability d. Surveys, Proportions and Percents e. Writing with Percents III. Module 3 a. Square Roots and Measurement b. Equations and Graphs c. Slopes and Equations d. Similar Figures and Constructions e. Scientific Notation and Decimal Equations f. Logical Thinking Grading Scale Weight on Mathematics Grades A 90-100% Homework 15 % B 80-89% Class Assignments 25% C 70-79% Participation 10% D 60-69% Quizzes/Tests/Projects 50% F Below 60%
Class Goals: In the next few years we will be transitioning to the “Common Core Standards,” Illinois has already adopted them. The practice standards are themes we’ll be working on throughout every unit. We will self-assess how we are growing in each standard. Math assessments in the future will require students to be proficient in each category. 1) Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2) Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3) Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4) Model with mathematics 5) Use appropriate tools strategically 6) Attend to precision 7) Look for and make use of structure 8) Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. You can go to : http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/mathematics for more information. Contact Information: jpantesberger@cps.edu Please check out the following sections of the website: *My Homework/My Calendar (Updated assignments, homework, quizzes, and tests) *My Links (links to helpful websites)
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