Math Information

Jackie ArbutinaEmail: Phone: 610-627-7150

Khan Academy: Khan Class Code: VTRUCYQX

Please go on your child’s account and add me as a coach! Let me know if you cannot do that and I will reach out to the appropriate people to correct it.

Nightly Homework: A practice worksheet dealing with the concepts covered in class that day. Nightly homework is due the next day after it is assigned. If your child is having difficulty with homework or if it is taking an excessively long time, please let me know. If your child is having difficulty, please have them jot down on the homework what they are confused about or where they seem to get stuck. This will give us a starting point for working on it in school the next day.

Pearson Envisions: From the website: “Written specifically to address the Common Core State Standards, enVisionMATH Common Core is based on critical foundational research and proven classroom results.” Students have online access, but if they need to look online for how to complete homework, please let me know.

Topics:

Understanding Place Value

Add and Subtract Decimals to Hundredths

Fluently Multiply Multi-digit Whole Numbers

Use Models and Strategies to Divide Whole Numbers

Use Models and Strategies to Divide Decimals

Use Equivalent Fractions to Add and Subtract Fractions

Apply Understanding of Multiplication to Multiply Fractions

Apply Understanding of Division to Divide Fractions

Understand Volume Concepts

Convert Measurement

Represent and Interpret Data

Write and Interpret Numerical Expressions

Graph Points on the Coordinate Planes

Algebra: Analyze Patterns and Relationships

Geometric Measurement: Classify Two Dimensional Figures

Basic Facts: Please practice basic facts with your child every night! These are key to student success in more difficult multiplication and division problems. Please contact me if you need access to flash cards and/or basic fact practice websites.

Problem-solving skills: Problem of the Week encourages students to practice their logic and problem solving skills. Encourage students to use all sorts of problem-solving skills and new ways to solve problems. We will discuss WHY students are doing what they are doing to solve problems.

Extra Help: Please let me know if your child is in need of extra help. Students can meet with me during C/E time in order to work on any skills that might need extra practice.

Math CE: Math CE time will be on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during CE. Students will have the opportunity to practice what we learned in class and work on enrichment activities. Students will also complete Khan Academy at this time.

Assessments: Students will have quizzes and tests to assess their learning. They will have ample notice of these assessments (3 or more days) and it is expected that they keep up with homework assignments to practice for these assessments. If you feel that a child needs extra assistance, please contact me to schedule a time to meet. I will also use anecdotal records and notes to keep track of student progress and note any difficulties he or she might experience. ALL assessments will require a parent signature, and then they must be returned to school.

Online Resources information:

Pearson Realize website:

  • Username: last name and first initial @rtmsd (arbutinaj@rtmsd)
  • Password: cat123 (some are unique to each child)