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Wayne Carle Middle School

Math 8

Algebra I

Accelerated Math 6

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allison.silvaggio@jeffco.k12.co.us

303-982-7011

Ms. Silvaggio - Algebra I, Math 8, Accelerated Math 6

I love teaching math at Wayne Carle, I enjoy helping all students see themselves as mathematicians and creative problem solvers!

The majority of my career has been in Colorado. I have enjoyed teaching many different grades and content from kindergarten through high school. I spent a couple years teaching middle school math at an American International School in Singapore. I love to travel; my daughter and I have visited over 60 countries!

I enjoy hiking, paddle boarding, walking my labradoodles, reading, and just recently helping my daughter transition to her first year of college! I am looking forward to another amazing year at Wayne Carle!

About Ms. Allison Silvaggio

Professional Background:

• BA Business Management and Marketing
• MA Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary Education (Math and Science Emphasis Grade K-6)
• Secondary Endorsement Mathematics (Grades 7-12)
• Helped Open multiple STEM schools
• Taught at International Baccalaureate Schools in US & Singapore
• Gifted & Talented Coordinator and Technology Coordinator
• Consultant with National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Colorado School of Mines
• Presented at National Science Teacher Association Conferences and STEM Forums
• Led experiential science trips to Tanzania, Africa and Hawaii through University of Colorado Denver
• Created elementary and middle school math inquiry based curriculum and assessments

Professional Teaching Licenses:

• Elementary Education (K-6)
• Mathematics Education (7-12)
• Business/Marketing (7-12)

Career and Technical Education Authorization:

• CTE Engineering & Technology (7-12)

Standards Based Grading

Content Knowledge/Skills

• Exceeds Standard 4-3.5 (A): Mastery of content and skills, elements of advanced thinking and reasoning are present.
• Meets Standard 3.49-3.0 (B): Demonstration of content and skills are in line with grade level expectations.
• Progressing toward Standard: 2.99-2.0 (C): Grade-level elements are present, continued support and practice is needed to meet grade-level standards
• Does Not yet Meet 1.99-1.0 (D): Growth is needed to meet grade-level standards, significant support or intervention is needed.
• Insufficient Evidence: There is not yet enough evidence to determine the student’s achievement of grade level standards.

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Work Habits

• Determination and Effort: Show resilience and follow through with challenging tasks. Apply new skills to new tasks. Make multiple attempts/revisions at a process or project.
• Engagement and Participation: Ask questions to further learning. Use classroom resources (rubrics, mentor texts, models) without prompting. Collaborate with others.
• Attitude and Respect: Show and model respect for myself, others, and property. Approach challenges with a positive outlook and mindset. Encourage and lead people around me. use language that promotes acceptance of other people's feelings and ideas.
• Prepared to Learn: Get started or transition between tasks on my own. Have materials organized and ready to go when needed. Am ready to contribute to class discussions or group tasks (previous assignments complete, mind on learning).
• Exceeds Standard 4-3.5 (A): Almost Always
• Meets Standard 3.49-3.0 (B): Often
• Progressing toward Standard: 2.99-2.0 (C): Sometimes
• Does Not yet Meet 1.99-1.0 (D): Rarely
• Insufficient Evidence

Math 8

Math Specific Content

• Rigid Transformations and Congruence
• Dilations, Similarity, and Introducing Slope
• Linear Relationships
• Linear Equations and Linear Systems
• Functions and Volume
• Pythagorean Theorem and Irrational Numbers
• Exponents and Scientific Notation
• Association in Data

All math homework assignments will be posted in the "IL Classroom".

Algebra I

Math Specific Content

• One-Variable Statistics
• Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Systems
• Two-Variable Statistics
• Functions
• Introduction to Exponential Functions
• Introduction to Quadratic Functions
• Quadratic Functions

All math homework assignments will be posted in the "IL Classroom".

Accelerated Math 6

Math Specific Content

• Areas
• Ratios, Rates, and Percentages
• Fractions and Decimals
• Equations and Expressions
• Proportional Relationships
• Rational Numbers
• Percentage Increase and Decrease
• Data Sets and Distributions

All math homework assignments will be posted in the "IL Classroom".

8 Mathematical Practices

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.

Career Exploration - Technology Student Association (TSA) Learning to Lead in a Technical World

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Students will work on projects individually or in small groups with specific guidelines and rules. Many of the competitions require students to complete an essay, work log, and document leadership skills. Middle School Themes and Problems are different each year. Students may choose to participate in the same or different events each year in middle and high school.

Students will also have the opportunity to present their project at the state competition February 22nd-24th, 2024 at the Marriott Denver Tech Center.

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We are always looking for volunteers to help guide students with their projects. Please see the class website for an overview of the different events. TSA is 7th period from 2:43-3:30pm, please email me if you are able to volunteer your time and talents.

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