Rachel Campbell outlines her approach and goals for teaching 5th grade mathematics during the 2016-2017 school year. She emphasizes positive reinforcement, setting high standards, and helping students gain confidence and take responsibility for their success. The curriculum will build on previous knowledge of multiplication and division, and introduce new concepts like factoring, greatest common factors, and rules of divisibility. Students will work individually and in groups to apply these new skills. Grading will be based on tests, quizzes, homework, and classwork. Students are expected to participate daily, complete assignments, and follow classroom and school policies to have a successful year of learning.

1. Rachel Campbell
5th Grade Mathematics
2016-2017 School Year
Welcome
Back To
School!

2. My Approach to Education
• Positive reinforcement through
active participation from both
students and teachers.
• Setting a standard of success.
• Helping students to gain
confidence while mastering new
tasks.
• Teaching students to take
responsibility of their success.

3. • Welcome to 5th grade mathematics!
• Objectives:
– We will take your previous knowledge and apply it to new techniques as you
continue to grow in your mathematics journey.
– Expectations for you:
– Daily bell work and class participation
– Homework
– Unit quizzes and tests
– Make sure to complete homework
– See helpful links on my website!
Welcome Students!

4. • During the 5th grade we continue to build on previous knowledge and
add the next level of critical thinking.
• We will continue with multiplication and division:
– Learning concepts and basic mechanics
– We will learn factoring and recognizing squares
– Understand Greatest Common Factors and Least Common Factors
– Identify and utilize rules of divisibility
• We will working as individuals and groups to apply new concepts to
solve problems.
Curriculum Goals

5. • We will also look at different careers and where math is utilized within
those careers.
• What can you do to help?
– While you are out and about look for places you use math each day
– Review weekly lesson plans posted on my website
– Contact me with any concerns you may have with your grade
Curriculum Goals Continued

6. • Grading
– Tests will have 50% of the total grade
– Quizzes will have 25% of the total grade
– Homework and Do Now bell work will hold 25%
• Homework
– Homework will be given twice a week.
– Any classroom work not completed will also be expected to be completed at home.
• On my site you will see the dates for progress reports and report cards.
• Please utilize your ActiveStudent site to follow your student’s progress.
Class Information

7. • Be respectful
– Respect me as your teacher
– Respect your classmates as they share their thoughts
• Be responsible
– Do your work
– Be proud of your progress
• Be prepared
– Have your pencils, notebooks, and ready to learn!
• Be a participant
– Ask questions, ask questions, ask questions
– We all learn when we work through the lessons together.
Class Rules

8. • There is a dress code we will abide by
– Have a clean neat appearance free of offensive logos
– Tuck in your shirts and wear a belt
• Students will need a pass to enter class if they are tardy
– You will need to present a signed entrance pass from your previous teacher or the office.
• For excused absences, students will have two days to make up their work
– Upon returning with your excuse, you will need to collect the missed work from the folders for
your class.
• Hall Pass
– Anytime you must leave the class you need to obtain permission and a hall pass.
School Policies

9. Let’s have a great year!