Welcome to �Math A Essential

Mrs. Memar

parnak.memar@sduhsd.net

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Mrs. Krommenhoek

christine.krommenhoek@sduhsd.net

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�About Mrs. Memar

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• B.S. Math and Computer Science from California State University San Marcos
• M.A. in Education form Phoenix University
• Have been working at SDUHSD since 2011 at numerous high schools and middle schools
• Have worked at PTMS since 2016
• Love working with children and educating them
• Enjoy traveling, gardening, crocheting, walking at the beach, and spending time with family and friends.

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About Mrs. Krommenhoek

• I have been working in education for 18 years!
• I taught in Redlands USD for 5 years before joining SDUHSD in 2012.
• I’ve taught at PTMS since its opening in 2015!
• I’ve also taught at EWMS, CVMS, and TPHS.
• I received my BA in Political Science from Long Beach State and my in MA in Special Education from Chapman University
• Credentialled to teach Mild/Mod students (Education Specialist Level II)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Authorization
• Authorization to Teach English Learners, NCLB Compliant
• English and Social Sciences Matter Authorization, NCLB Compliant
• I love BEING OUTSIDE! Gardening, traveling, walking, camping, off-roading, hiking, MTB, spending time with my dog, and more recently blowing big bubbles.
• My indoor activities include cooking, crafting, and sewing.

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Math A Essential overview

In Math A Essentials students will learn 7^th grade Math standards such as ratios, rates, proportional relationships, operations with rational numbers, expressions, and solving equations.

At the same time they will review any 5^th and 6th grade math standards that are difficult for students using a computer base software called IXL.

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Mrs. Memar’s Website

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• To find Mrs. Memar’s website, go to:

pt.sduhsd.net->

departments->

Math ->

Mrs. Memar Web Page

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Recommended Supplies

• Math A Essentials binder
• Lined/graph paper
• pens
• Pencils
• Eraser
• Basic calculator to use at home
• School assigned Chromebook

Grading

Grades for this class will be calculated with the following weighting and enters into Aeries frequently.

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• 50% Assessments (Tests and Quizzes)
• 40% Assignments (Homework, Homework Quizzes, Warm- Ups, Notes, etc.)
• 10% IXL

Homework

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• Assigned daily, homework is posted on the whiteboard and the class website, and is to be completed by the next class meeting.
• Must be completed in pencil.
• Homework is reviewed and corrected in class.

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Assessments

Assessments are 50% of overall grades

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• At least one 50 points quiz per module
• There are not retakes for any assessments.
• We will review, correct, and reflect the assessments in class.
• If further review of an assessment is necessary, then students may come in during homeroom or make an appointment to go over your work.
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IXL

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• The IXL platform is a personalized digital learning space that covers K-12 curriculum
• Every week students are assigned a practice to work on.
• They earn completion credit
• Students can work on IXL at home.

What does your student need to do when s/he is absent?

• If your student is absent, s/he needs to copy the class notes linked to the class calendar and make up the homework
• If your student is absent on the day of an assessment, s/he must make arrangements as soon as possible to schedule a make-up time.

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Your student needs help?

• Ask for a homeroom pass to come and see one of us.
• Watch the supplemental videos, work on extra worksheets using the link on the resource page on my website.

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• Don’t wait till the last minute to get help!

How to preparing for assessments?

• Re-do missed homework problems
• Review the notes and class activities!
• Raise hand & ask questions during class
• Find a classmate to call for help & to study with.
• Make an appointment to see one of the teachers.

Any Question or concerns?

• Please contact me by email if you have any question and concerns. I will be happy to hear from you.

These slides will be posted on Mrs. Memar’s website.

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Parnak.memar@sduhsd.net

christine.krommenhoek@sduhsd.net

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Thank you for your time and have a great evening!