NAME:
Ms. Bickford
SCHOOL:
Susan B. Anthony Middle School
CLASS:
6th Grade Math Strategies
This is my first year at Susan B. Anthony Middle School. Last year I taught
high school at The Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham, MA. At TLC I
taught math, chemistry, and several elective classes. I graduated from
Boston University with a BS in Deaf Studies. I am currently working on my
masters in Math Education, also at Boston University.
Fun facts:
• I love penguins, chocolate, and math (of course).
• I grew up on the West Coast.
• I know American Sign Language.
• I can solve the Rubik's Cube in about 5 - 10 minutes.
Class Goals:
• Improve understanding of math concepts.
• Apply and analyze math concepts in real world situations.
• Master the concepts and skills of the Massachusetts State Standards.
Expectations of Students:
• Understand the mathematics we do
• Explain mathematical ideas clearly
• Reason and think about problems
• Be open to new ideas and new approaches
• Persist at problems regardless of difficulty
• Cooperate with and respect each other
• Be self-confident
• Reflect on personal learning and growth
• Be on task at all times
• Follow all classroom rules and procedures
