Agenda

Need help with Lifework?

Think Through Math
Test Preparation (Mr. Zeitlins YouTube Channel)

Lifework (homework) help?

1) Guided notes from class every day
2) YouTube videos by Duane Habecker
3) Paper newsletters (16 page packet)
See next slide
Find link on couragemath.weebly.com

Still need help, call or text Mr. Zeitlin (832) 779-0151

Students need foundational knowledge from

previous years to understand the 5th grade math.
Many students enjoy working ahead and starting
to build mastery in future content as well!

Does it work?
In KIPP
Mr. Blaylock of KIPP Connect says his highest growth students on MAP and
STAAR use Think Through Math with fidelity

In KIPP Courage
8th grade teacher Mr. Camann used it for four years and says: TTM will help
your students to be more comfortable and confident in math because it
learns what each student needs the most.

In Texas
In Garland, TX (57,000 students) all middle grades use Think Through Math.

How a lesson works

Pre-Quiz

80% or higher to skip and move on

Warm-up

Interactive math games

Guided Learning Math

State-certified, human teachers can help your

children if they are stuck.

Independent Practice

If you get questions wrong, you are provided

feedback. This should be read.

Post-Quiz

70% to pass.

It is very important that your student takes notes

during the Guided Learning Math and shows their
work on paper during Independent Practice.
Students should always use a Think Through Math
journal.

For best results, it is recommended that you use

TTM 2-3 times a week or for 90 minutes.

Motivation for the students

+2 Curiosity for passing TTM lesson (not passing pre-quiz)
Fun math games!
Earn math Points

Customize their Avatar

Donate to charities
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
American Red Cross
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Top 5 KIPPsters have Avatars posted in hall (monthly)

Review for tests?

Visit: Couragemath.weebly.com
I put up YouTube videos of me doing important
practice problems.
Life work review packets and test review
classwork are purposefully chosen to prepare
your child for their test and for STAAR.

Because I used the answer key, I think I did better on todays test
AND I understand the math better

42 students or 95%
agree or strongly agree

30
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A
24

B
18

C
2

E
4

Because I watched Mr. Zeitlins YouTube videos, I think I did

better on todays test AND I understand the math better

44 students or 98%
agree or strongly agree

25

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15
10
5
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Total

A
22

B
20

C
1

E
5

I will watch Mr. Zeitlins YouTube videos again

to get ready to master the next test

44 students or 96%
agree or strongly agree

35
30

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30

B
14

C
2

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1

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If you want text reminders about upcoming

tests, please share your login information on
the sign-in computers.
I will text to remind you about answer keys
and YouTube videos I make.