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Bio
Years teaching: 15
MBA / ESL endorsed
Years at Denny: 9
Favorite authors: Clive Cussler / Walter Mosely
Hobbies: Cooking / Travel / Gardening

Standards Taught in Class
- Students will understand and apply the concepts and procedures of mathematics
- Students use mathematics to define and solve problems
- Students use mathematical reasoning
- Students communicate knowledge and understanding in both everyday and mathematical language
- Students understand how mathematical ideas connect within mathematics, or other subjects areas, and to real-life situations
- Students understand and use concepts and principals in life, earth and physical science
- Students know and apply the skill and processes of science and technology
- Students understand the nature and context of science and technology

Course Description
• Short overview:
o Key mathematical concepts covered include: multiples, factors, prime and composite numbers; data gathering and presentation into tables and graphs, averages; fractions, decimals, and percents; properties of 2-dimensional geometric shapes including sides and angles; probability and chance.
o Key scientific concepts include: Scientific method of testable research including hypothesis definition, experiment design, data collection and analysis, and result presentation; chemistry, the environment, and matter; biology; science fair; family life and sexual health.

• Special projects, or other unique experiences as a part of class:
o Hands on work with manipulatives, games and puzzles
o Science labs in small work groups

• Expected Outcomes:
o Develop understanding, strategies and skills required for practical use and further study of mathematics and science

• Assessments used:
o Homework (given daily, graded daily), tests and quizzes, lab results, anecdotal evidence

• Materials used:
o Connected Mathematics Program (CMP II) math books:
 Prime Time
 Bits and Pieces I
 Shapes and Designs
 Bits and Pieces II
 Covering and Surrounding
 Bits and Pieces III
 How Likely Is It?

District Science kits:
The Truth About Science
Solutions and Pollution
Diversity of Life
FLASH (Family Life and Sexual Health)