Ms. McComb and Mrs. Roy-Filice will be teaching 6th grade math. Ms. McComb has a background in finance and 8 years of teaching experience. She enjoys reading, hiking and new adventures. Mrs. Roy-Filice has a masters in education and over 11 years of teaching experience in multiple countries. The class will be learning math based on the Common Core standards, focusing on major concepts through real world problem solving. Students will be assessed based on mastery of standards and behaviors like organization through rubrics created with student input.

1. Welcome to Math 6

2. Introduction – Ms. McComb
From AZ, lived in Colombia,Taiwan, and Idaho
4th year teaching math at SAS, first year in G6;
8 years teaching experience: G5 at OFS, ELL
Prior life: MBA, Financial Analyst (HP)
Two kids: Neill, (15, G10) and Kevin (14, G9)
Enjoy: reading, hiking, new adventures
Passion: Building confidence in kids through
problem solving!

4. Mrs. Roy-Filice
 Education –Masters in Education, Literacy Specialist specializing in
Reading andWriting, Certification in ESOL , Adult Education and
Special Education,
 Teaching Experience-Grade 1 through Grade
-taught in Canada, Botswana, Belgium, Hong Kong, e 8. Saudi Arabia
and now in my 11th year in Singapore
 Personal
-Mr. Filice
3rd Gr. Counselor
-Simon 4thYear
University
-Elina 2ndYear
University

5. Why Common Core Math?
New curriculum out of the U.S. that’s been adopted by most
states and benchmarked internationally.
Teaches a more focused set of major math concepts and
skills. (Deeper rather than broader)
Gives students more time to master important ideas and
skills.
Uses rich and more rigorous content to engage in real world
problem solving.
Developed to meet 21st century demands.

6. CCSS – Mathematical Practices

7. Math Units
1: PrimeTime (Factors & Multiples)
2: Comparing Bits & Pieces (Ratios, Rational Numbers,
Equivalence)
3: Let’s Be Rational (Fraction Operations)
4: Covering & Surrounding (Two-Dimensional Measurement)
5: Decimal Ops (Computing with Decimals and Percents)
6:Variables & Patterns (Algebra)
7 :DataAbout Us (Statistics and DataAnalysis)

8. Connected Mathematics 3
Each unit is contained within
its own textbook.
Textbooks are switched out
after each unit.
Replacement cost per
textbook is S$20.
Also available online – more
information to come.

9. Assessment
Standards-Based Grading
Formative vs. Summative Assessments
Formative – non-evaluated, “check-in”
Summative (tests, projects) - evaluated
- opportunity for students to demonstrate their current mastery of a standard
- retakes are possible based on trends shown by student throughout unit
Behaviors – Organization, Responsibility, Collaboration,
Reflection
Student scores start at top
Rubrics created in conjunction with students

10. Class Information
Homework calendar
Class blog:
sasmccombmcmath.blogspot.s
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11. Homework
Designed to ‘hardwire’ a known skill through
practice
Should be:
 Done independently
 Foster self study by utilizing the resources
 Not be a source of conflict
 Not exceed 30 minutes*
 Mindful that “Practice Makes Permanent”

12. How you can help…
 Foster independence, perseverance, self reliance, and
confidence
 Regularly review your child’s work
 Establish a homework routine
 Use the support systems – Google calendar, blog
 Create opportunities for your child to be the teacher
 Be a role model by making math connections
◦ Pose real world math challenges for your child to solve
 Please do not let math become a source of conflict
between you and your child
 Strive for automaticity with mental math

13. THANK YOU!
I look forward to working in
partnership with you this year.
tmccomb@sas.edu.sg
THANK YOU!

14. THANK YOU!
I look forward to working in
partnership with you this year.
tmccomb@sas.edu.sg