Math / Science
CALIFORNIA MATHEMATICS STANDARDS
Click on this link to read each grade level's standards. http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/ccssmathstandardaug2013.pdf
Sixth grade standards begin on page 40, Seventh grade standards begin on page 46 and Eighth grade standards begin on page 52.
A video giving a brief overview of these standards can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/9IGD9oLofks
The critical Standards for Mathematical Practice for all grades can be found on pages 6 - 8.
Here is a video briefly describing these standards. https://youtu.be/m1rxkW8ucAI
IDEAS TO HELP FAMILIES SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN IN SUCCEEDING IN MATH
- This link has specific ideas and activities for families to do together that will support the work being introduced, explored and learned in our math classrooms. Check it out here: http://greatminds.net/parents
- Thank you to to the Council of the Great City Schools for this great resource for families. You can access the Parent Roadmap for Common Core Mathematics Standards here: http://www.cgcs.org/page/244
- También hay información en español para los padres y familias aquí: http://www.cgcs.org/page/244
WEEK OF INSPIRATIONAL MATH FROM THE YOUCUBED SITE
ALL Brownell math students have begun the school year experiencing the work of the team of math educators from Stanford University. The specific work is called 'The Week of Inspirational Math'. It includes videos about how we learn math, how to develop and maintain a 'growth mindset' for learning mathematics as well as interesting problems to consider and discuss. Please feel free to investigate this site on your own. It does require you to register and log-in, but you will not receive emails or spam from your registration. Please, enjoy!
https://www.youcubed.org/week-of-inspirational-math/
También hay una sita para los que hablan español. Usa la misma 'link' y ¡Disfrútanlo!
HOW TO LEARN MATH: A FREE COURSE FROM STANFORD UNIVERSITY IN ENGLISH Y EN ESPAÑOL
How to Learn Math is a free class for learners of all levels of mathematics. You can access it at: https://www.youcubed.org/category/mooc/
There are 6 sessions, the first three are approximately 10 minutes long and the last three approximately 20 mins long. It combines really important information on the brain and learning with new evidence on the best ways to approach and learn math effectively. Many people have had negative experiences with math, and end up disliking math or failing. This class will give learners of math the information they need to become powerful math learners, it will correct any misconceptions they have about what math is, and it will teach them about their own potential to succeed and the strategies needed to approach math effectively. If you have had past negative experiences with math this will help change your relationship to one that is positive and powerful.
The course will feature Professor Jo Boaler as well as videos of math in action – in dance, juggling, snowflakes, soccer and many other applications. It is designed with a pedagogy of active engagement.
Main concepts to learn in this course:
- Knocking Down the Myths About Math
- Math and Mindset
- Mistakes and Speed
- Number Flexibility, Mathematical Reasoning, and Connections
- Number Patterns and Representations
- Math in Life, Nature and Work
There are no prerequisites for this course.https://www.youcubed.org/category/mooc/
SCIENCE TEXTBOOKS
6th grade Science textbook: Focus on Earth Sciences
7th grade Science textbook: Focus on Life Sciences
8th grade Science textbook: Focus on Physical Sciences
6th Grade Math/Science
Mr. Billy Aguilar
Ms. Kymberli Brower
Ms. Nadine Filippi
Mrs. Patricia Garrido - GATE/Accelerated
Ms. Elizabeth Hiserman
7th Grade Math/Science
Mr. Jim Clark
Ms. Bridgette Harris
Mr. Matt Romiti - GATE/Accelerated
Ms. Alyssa Barcellos
8th Grade Math
Mr. Vince Oberst
Mr. Mark Feisthamel
7th/8th Grade Science
Mrs. Barbara Kalman
8th Grade Science
Mrs. Vicki Groppe,
Science Department Chair,
STEM Advisor, Mecha-tronics, Tech Challenge and Robotics Coordinator