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Mrs. Jones
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South Math
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Connected Math is a wonderful curriculum
where students delve deeply into the world of
mathematics. It is an exciting world of
discovery and finding the true value of
mathematics in our world!
Tracey Jones
jonestr@champaignschools.org
217.351.3819
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My Educational
Background
 Born
in Champaign, Illinois, of course, I received my
undergraduate degree in Secondary Mathematics from
the University of Illinois in 1986. Hired by
Unit 4 that summer, I am now beginning my 22nd
straight year with the middle school program at
Franklin. I received my Masters degree in
Elementary Education from Eastern Illinois
University in 1997. Specialty training I have
participated in include: Cooperative Learning, TESA, Gifted Level I, Gifted Level II,
Problem-Based Learning, and Cognitive Coaching.
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The Year at a Glance
The
mathematics program of the Champaign Unit 4
Schools shall ensure that all students have
an equal opportunity to become
mathematically literate and capable of
extending their learning to become informed
citizens in a technological society.
Mathematically literate students are exposed
throughout their school career to problem
solving, reasoning, and communicating
mathematically. An appropriate mathematics
curriculum incorporates manipulative,
cooperative learning groups, technology, and
processes of inquiry to foster students
confidence their mathematical abilities.
All students
have the right to learn significant
mathematical and develop power over
mathematical ideas; thus, students shall be
provided access to the full range of
mathematical topics.
Goals
The
students will:
- experience
success and progress in order to become
confident in their mathematical ability.
- develop
processes of inquiry, discovery,
generalizing, and reasoning which can be
used in all areas of life.
- use a wide
variety of methods and strategies,
including technology, to solve problems.
- learn to
read, write and speak about mathematical
topics in order that knowledge learned can
be effectively used.
- learn to
recognize the value of the various roles
of math in society.
Click
Below for Timeline Information
6th Grade Honors
6th Grade Math
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State Standards
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"The Illinois Learning Standards for
Mathematics were developed by Illinois
teachers for Illinois schools. These goals,
standards and benchmarks are an outgrowth of the
1985 Illinois State Goals for Learning
influenced by the latest thinking in school
mathematics. This includes the National Council
of Teachers of Mathematics; Curriculum and
Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics;
ideas underlying recent local and national
curriculum projects; results of state, national,
and international assessment findings; and the
work and experiences of Illinois school
districts and teachers..."
(Illinois
State Board of Education Website) |
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Grading Procedures
Class participation and being an active learner is
essential to success in mathematics. Students
will be working in groups to verbalize their
mathematical ideas. homework will be assigned
approximately three to five days per week.
The district policy is very specific with the
grading policy. This policy states that grades
will be weighted and placed into one of three
categories. The categories and weights are as
follows:
Daily Work (40%)
Homework (20%)
Major Grades/Tests/Quizzes (40%)
Hard copies of
student grade reports are given to each student
every 5 - 10 school days. If your child is not
bringing these home, please ask them to bring them
home. If you are still having no success,
email is the easiest way to communicate with me.
Formal grade reports are sent out at midterm and the
end of each quarter.
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Parent Involvement
Parental/Guardian involvement is extremely important
for the success of the student in math. It
is important that both the teacher and the
parent/guardian communicate effectively with each
other in order to ensure consistency. I strongly
encourage parent/guardian participation in math so that their child can have the best chance for a
successful year. Please feel free
to contact me whenever you have questions or
concerns.
Ways
for you to be more involved:
- Communicate with your child's teachers via
phone or email.
- Check your child's assignment notebook on a
daily basis. He/she will be writing in it daily!
- Make arrangements to come visit your child's
classes.
- Make an appointment to meet with your
child's team.
- Volunteer in class or come with us on field
trips.
- Attend Open House in the fall.
- Set up a time to meet with teachers during
parent-teacher conferences.
We want you to be a part of our team! |
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