1) The agenda outlines topics to be discussed at a parent meeting for grades 6 and 7 including subjects, routines, homework policy, assessments, technology used, communication with parents, and upcoming trips. 2) Key dates are provided including report card distribution in November, February, and June as well as student-led conferences in November. 3) Questions from parents are invited at the end of the meeting.

1. Agenda Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 Grades 6 and 7 Mme Mendoza et Mme Sadaka @ 7 :00-7 :20p.m

11. Curriculum Math Data collection and Recording Data Graphing Application of mean, median and mode Interpreting Data Outcomes Tree Diagrams Collection and Organization of Data Data Relationships Understanding of mean Data Management Classifying figures Similar and Congruent figures Sorting Triangles and Quadrilaterals by their properties Geometric Properties 2D Shapes: quadrilaterals Measuring angles Geometry Measuring Perimeter and Area (Parallelogram, Triangle, Irregular Figures, Trapezoid) Volume and Surface Area of a Right Prism Measurement Relationships Measuring elapse time Perimeter and Area Converting standard units Metric system Problem Solving Measurement Place value, Rounding, Factoring, Multiples Exponents, Ratio and Rate Place Value ,Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division Mental strategies Problem Solving Number Sense and Numeration Grade 7 Grade 6 Term 1

12. Math Patterns and Relationships (geometric patterns, tables of values and pattern rules) Variables, Expressions, and Equations Patterns and Relationships (geometric patterns, tables of values and pattern rules) Variables, Expressions, and Equations Patterning and Algebra Theoretical and Experimental Probability Real-life probability applications Theoretical Probability Prediction of the frequency of an outcome Problem Solving Data Management Location and Movement: Coordinate System Reflection Translation and Rotation Location and Movement Coordinate System Reflection Translation and Rotation Geometry Measurement Relationships Perimeter and Area Mass, Capacity and Volume Surface Area and Volume of Prisms Mass, Capacity and Volume Surface Area and Volume of Prisms Measurement Fractions, Decimals, Percent, Ratio, Unit Rate Problem Solving Fractions, Decimals, Percent, Ratio, Unit Rate Problem Solving Number Sense and Numeration Grade 7 Grade 6 Term 2

13. Science Pure substances and mixtures Form and Function Electricity Air and Flight 2 Interactions in the environment Heat in the environment Diversity of Living Things Space 1 Grade 7 Grade 6 Term

14. Social Studies Trade Partners First Nations and Exploration Term 2 Canada Term 1 Heritage and Citizenship

15. History and Geography Themes of Geography Patterns in Geography Natural Resource New France British North America Conflict and Change Term 2 Geography Term 1 History

21. QUESTIONS???

22. Thank you! Your ongoing contributions are instrumental to the success of your child!