K-12 Blended and Online Learning

Syllabus Outline for a Blended Online Unit of Math Instruction

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Course Hello and welcome to Ms. Gooden’s Kindergarten math class! Did you include course title,
Information instructor information, grade level,
This is a blended online learning class. That means that some of the work subject area, office hours and
will be done online, independently by the student and we will also meet for required textbooks or resources?
class online. This online class will meet for an hour and a half once a week
on Wednesdays through Microsoft Teams. All students have access to the
McGraw-Hill My Math online textbook (see icon below) for the course
through Fulton County’s single sign-on solution, Classlink (see icon below).
Students will complete learning activities on Seesaw and reply to discussion
questions by video on Flipgrid. Your student will use Classlink to access all
learning materials/apps and online learning sessions on Microsoft Teams.

Have questions or need assistance?

Email me at goodenl1@fultonschools.org.
My office hours are 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday and can be
scheduled through Microsoft Teams. I will respond to all emails, calls and texts
during this time, as soon as possible. There are no office hours on the weekends or
on holidays. You can check our school calendar here.

If students or parents need to get in touch with me urgently, please contact me

directly using 678-678-6786. Calls and texts are welcome.

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Expected My Kindergarten students are 5 or 6 years old. They all live within the Fulton Is the expected student audience
Student County School District located in Fulton County, Georgia (USA). described? (Are your students in
Audience the USA?)

Teacher If you would like to reach me, email me at goodenl1@fultonschools.org. You Did you provide at least two forms
Communication may also call me at (678) 678-6786 during my 8:00 am to 3:00 pm office of communication are included in
hours. I will respond to communication within 24 hours excluding weekends the syllabus?
and holidays.

Course In this course, Kindergarten students will begin to learn about the following Does this clearly identify the broad
Description foundational math skills and concepts: goals or topics to be covered?
Counting Does it outline the general topics,
Comparing Numbers concepts and skills to be covered?
2D and 3D Shapes
Measuring and Analyzing Data
Addition and Subtraction

The standards taught in this course are required by the Georgia Department
of Education and can be read by clicking the following link:
Kindergarten Math Georgia Standards of Excellence

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Learning 1. The SWBAT (students will be able to) count to 100 with 100% Are these measurable and/or
Outcomes accuracy. observable? Do they describe
2. The SWBAT (students will be able to) use numerals to represent a what students must know and be
specific amount (quantity) within 20 with 90% accuracy. able to do? Do they involve some
3. The SWBAT (students will be able to) count out a given number of cognitive challenge and active
objects up to 20 with 90% accuracy. learning?
4. The SWBAT (students will be able to) answer the question, “How
many would there be if we added one more object?” and answer
similar questions without using objects up to 10 with 90% accuracy.
5. The SWBAT (students will be able to) compare two numerals or sets
of objects within 10 with 90% accuracy.
6. The SWBAT (students will be able to) fluently add and subtract within
5 with 90% accuracy.
7. The SWBAT (students will be able to) solve addition word problems,
and add within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the
problem with 90% accuracy.
8. The SWBAT (students will be able to) solve subtraction word
problems, and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to
represent the problem with 90% accuracy.
9. The SWBAT (students will be able to) compose and decompose teen
numbers using a group of ten and ones with 90% accuracy.
10. The SWBAT (students will be able to) order a set of objects by height,
weight, and capacity with 90% accuracy.
11. The SWBAT (students will be able to) identify and describe 2D and
3D shapes with 90% accuracy.
(made with the Kindergarten Math Georgia Standards of Excellence)

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Topics by Week 1. Counting 101: Knowing number names and the count sequence Did you list the topics to be
2. How Many? Count to tell the number of objects covered each week?
3. Comparing Numbers: Greater than, less than, or equal to?
4. Understanding Addition
5. Understanding Subtraction
6. Place Value: Working with teen numbers (11-19)
7. Describe and compare measurable attributes
8. Identify and describe shapes

Expectations of Students are expected to participate in the following ways: Did you outline class participation
Student • Join our weekly synchronous sessions on time. with descriptions of how it is
Participation • Follow synchronous session established norms/etiquette. measured (expectations for
• Share your thinking with classmates and answer questions during discussion forums, number and
synchronous sessions. frequency of logins, amount of
• Upload and submit assignments on time, by assigned due date. If time in online class, group project
additional time is needed contact me. participation, synchronous
• Complete all assigned work. sessions, etc.)?
• Comment on a peer’s work using our Seesaw Class page each week.
• Study all required materials which will be assessed during breakout
rooms in Microsoft Team during synchronous sessions.

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Student Students are expected to communicate in the following ways: Did you describe the expectations
Communication 1. Be Respectful for student behavior when
Expectations • Use nice and kind words when speaking with peers and Ms. Gooden. communicating online?
2. Be Responsible
• Correct any classwork that is returned by Ms. Gooden.
• Complete any make up work and view recorded sessions if absent.
• Reply to Ms. Gooden’s messages and emails within 24 hours.
3. Be Ready
• Be eager to participate during group discussions.
• Focus on learning.
4. Be Safe
• Make sure discussion is related to classroom material.

Points from overall grade may be deducted if student does not adhere to
these expectations.

Late Work Policy Assignments submitted after the due date and time will be accepted but will Did you explain the consequences
result in a decrease in the overall grade for that assignment after a full day. for not submitting assignments on
There will be no penalty for the first 24 hours. After that grace period, the time?
percentage will decrease by 10% each day that it is not submitted.

If you will be submitting something late due to unforeseen circumstances,

please reach out to me and request an extension. There is no penalty for
work submitted as an extension.

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Grading Policy Assignments that will be graded include activities on Seesaw, discussion Is a grading policy defined with
posts via Flipgrid, My Math assignments, Kahoot! participation, point distribution or weighting
assessments, and other activities. scheme? Is the grading scale is
Grades will be posted/updated every Tuesday at 5 pm. included?

Grading is standards based. Using the Fulton County Schools Standards

Mastery Framework, students will receive grades based on their progression
towards mastery of standards.

3 – Mastering
2 – Approaching Mastery
1 – Not Yet Demonstrating Mastery

Point Distribution
90%-100% - 3
70%-89% - 2
69% and lower will require intervention - 1

The teacher will round if the percentage has a decimal.

See following examples:
79.5% = 80%
79.2% = 79%

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Assessments Formative Assessment: Each week, students will be assessed over that Area a variety of assessment
week’s learning target. Students will have the option to demonstrate their types included? Is at least one
learning by creating a reflective artifact such as a video discussion post, a assessment requiring either
drawing with attached audio explanation, or creating quiz questions over applying, analyzing, evaluating, or
weekly content. Additionally, students will be asked a few questions during creating?
the synchronous session in a small group during breakout rooms to check
for content understanding.

Summative Assessment: There will be two cumulative assessments, one at

the midpoint and the other at the end of the course.

Rubrics and checklists will be attached to corresponding assignments.

Academic Honest behavior is an expectation of all students. Students should complete Do conduct and academic honesty
Honesty their work independently and to the best of their ability. Suspicion of cheating requirements clearly explain the
or plagiarizing can result in the student repeating the assignment or a similar policy on cheating and plagiarism.
assignment, receiving a reduced grade/zero on the test or assignment or Are consequences for
other consequences at the discretion of Ms. Gooden and school inappropriate behavior included?
administration.

Acceptable Use Fulton County Schools technology is for educational use only. Is the Acceptable Use Policy
Policy Read the policy linked below and sign the parent agreement. Then explain (AUP) described or linked? Are
and have your child sign the student agreement. Submit both agreements on consequences for noncompliance
Microsoft Teams in the Acceptable Use folder. Click here. described?

Students will be disciplined according to the general disciplinary practices if

they do not follow these guidelines or if they utilize the computers and
Internet inappropriately.

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Student Right to According to the Device User Acceptance Form, the Fulton County School Did you include the conditions for
Privacy District recognizes all aspects of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act sharing or not sharing student
(COPPA), the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), and the Family information?
Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Fulton County School District
does not monitor students' home networks, devices, or Internet connection.
The District does monitor the use of District-issued devices; however, Fulton
County School District only tracks the location of District-issued devices in
the event of loss or theft of the device. Fulton County School District will
notify parents and students if it decides to monitor or track devices contrary
to this paragraph.

Fulton County Schools also mentions Student Privacy in the Student Bill of
Rights.

Technology For students to fully participate, access the course content, and activities Do the technology requirements
Requirements they will need the following technology tools: outline technical specifications for
• A computer (can be supplied from the district upon request) student computers? Did you
• Access to Wi-Fi describe the procedures to follow
• A webcam attachment if your laptop or computer does not when technical problems occur?
• Headphones and a microphone

For technical issues contact the District's Technology Help Line at

470-254-4357 or email the Help Desk at itservicedesk@fultonschools.org to
put in a ticket.

Copyright This blended/online kindergarten math course is managed by Ms. Gooden. Did you provide a copyright
Statement All information provided within this online course is provided by me, the statement and disclaimer that
Georgia Standards of Excellence, My Math McGraw Hill textbook, and other identifies the owner of the course?
OER. The textbook and educational materials are protected by copyright
law. The course and course materials are not to be copied, edited, or
redistributed for any purpose.

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Students with Fulton County Schools follows the Special Education Rules from the Georgia Did you indicate your willingness
Disabilities Department of Education. to provide reasonable
accommodations to a student with
Students with disabilities will receive the accommodations as specified in a disability?
their Individualized Education Plan. For additional support, a student support
team (parent, teacher, Special Education Teacher) meeting can be held to
discuss options. I am happy to and more than willing work and make needed
adjustments to provide the best education for each and every student.

Fulton County Schools vision is that through specially designed instruction in

the least restrictive environment, students with disabilities will have access to
a rigorous curriculum that is meaningful, challenging, and is aligned to grade
level standards.

*This document pairs with Designing a Syllabus for an Online Unit of Instruction (Peer Evaluation Checklist) by Lokey-Vega
(2014).

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