April 2017
Tomball I.S.D Math 3-6
In the NEWS...
Common Unit Assessments:
Please be sure to DOWNLOAD and open assessments as a PDF in order to keep formatting in place. Reminder, all common unit assessments must be entered in Aware.
Curriculum Revisions:
Your feedback is important! Please get with your team and campus math specialist for any suggestions on how to improve the curriculum documents for the upcoming school year. Use the curriculum HELP DESK feedback loop for these comments.
**During the month of May, my director, David Surdovel, will provide subs for a few teachers to help with editing the 4th and 5th grade curriculum documents. Please email me if you are interested in assisting in this task.**
Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month?
Take this month to boost your students' understanding of personal finance using these free, standards-aligned resources from Econ Essentials.
Brought to you by the CME Group and Discovery Education, Econ Essentials is designed to help high school students learn economic principles through the use of real-world examples.
Put the power in their hands using these three self-paced interactive modules, and download the accompanying educator guides for more in-class discussion:
Mentoring Minds Webinar
This Worked for Me!
Wednesday, April 5 • 11 am, 5 pm CST
What You’ll Learn
Ever wondered if you’re using Total Motivation to its fullest? Wouldn’t it be great to get the latest tips from your colleagues about how they’re maximizing their experience with the online component of Total Motivation?
Here’s your chance! Please join the free webinar where administrators and teachers will share how they are successfully utilizing Total Motivation.
It’s okay if you’re not available to participate in the live webinar—sign up anyway and they'll send you a link to view it on demand at your convenience.
Prodigy has a new feature!
STAAR Mathematics 2017 Assessments
Grades 3, 4, and 6: Monday, May 8th
Grade 5: Monday, May 8th (SSI Administration 2)
Grade 5: Tuesday, June 20th (SSI Administration 3)
Tomball ISD Math Department Website
Visit our MATH Department Website & Resources page.
On the calendar this month...
The Lemonade War Begins
Monday, April 3rd
Click here for more information.
Mathematics Spring Benchmark Window: Grades 3, 4, 6
Monday, April 3rd - Friday, April 7th
NCTM: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Annual Meeting
Wednesday, April 5th - Friday, April 7th
San Antonio, Texas
Good Friday - Staff & Student Holiday
Friday, April 14th
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 16th
Earth Day
Saturday, April 22nd
Math Specialists Meeting
Friday, April 28th
1302 Keefer Street, SDC- 114
12:30-3:30 P.M.
...Unit Assessments...
Unit 7:
Geometry and Measurement
Edits Due: (Finalized)
Approx Date: March 31
Unit 8:
Manipulating and Analyzing Data
Edits Due: (Finalized)
Approx Date: April 13
Unit 9:
Financial Literacy
Edits Due: (Finalized)
Approx Date: April 28
...Unit Assessments...
Unit 7:
Manipulating and Analyzing Data
Edits Due: (Finalized)
Approx Date: April 13
Unit 8:
Financial Literacy
Edits Due: (Finalized)
Approx Date: April 28
...Unit Assessments...
Unit 7:
Financial Literacy
Edits Due: (Finalized)
Approx Date: March 8
...Unit Assessments...
Unit 7:
Data and Statistics
Edits Due: (Finalized)
Approx Date: April 10
Unit 8:
Financial Literacy
Edits Due: (Finalized)
Approx Date: April 25
...Unit Assessments...
Unit 7:
Data and Statistics
Edits Due: (Finalized)
Approx Date: April 10
Unit 8:
Financial Literacy
Edits Due: (Finalized)
Approx Date: April 25
Unit 9:
Probability
Edits Due: (Finalized)
Approx Date: May 31
Let's Communicate! Please feel free to contact me.I am here to serve YOU!
Alvina Dominguez, M. Ed
TISD Math Content Specialist Grades 3-6
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Office: (281) 357-3052 x4058