Manners
When your teacher says "good morning" or "hello" to you, you should:
A) make eye contact, but say nothing
B) greet your teacher!
C) pretend you did not hear
B) greet your teacher!
Is it ever okay to just leave the classroom in the middle of a lesson?
no
Should you put your name on your papers?
yes.
If you are working in a group and you don't know how to do the work, what should you do?
A) copy off of a group member
B) fool around to avoid having to do any work
C) ask your group to help you get started
D) ask a teacher for help
C) ask your group to help you get started
D) ask a teacher for help
true or false: There is only one way to solve a math problem in this class. You have to do your work the way that the teacher shows you.
false- there are many ways to come to the same solution in a math problem- our brains work differently, do what works for yours.
Before dismissal, what do you need to do?
She wants to know that you are headed home and that you didn't get lost somewhere.
When your classmate is called on to answer a question, you should...
A) blurt out the answer first!
B) listen respectfully
C) zone out and daydream about lunch
B) listen respectfully
Do you need to show your work to receive full credit on math homework/ classwork/ tests/ quizzes?
YES
If you see someone is struggling, is it okay to help them?
A) no, they can suffer
B) yes, as long as it's not a test or quiz
C) no, that's the teacher's job
B) yes, as long as it's not a test or quiz
Will we ever use calculators in this class?
yes- but not often.
If you forget your pencil and a teacher or student gives you one to use, what should you do:
A) say thank you and make sure to return the pencil
B) use it and keep it
C) use it and toss it on the ground after class
A) say thank you and make sure to return the pencil
When class is ends a bit early and Mrs. Alward gives you the last 3 minutes as free time, should you wander off into the hallway?
no!!!
Should you try to keep your work organized, by either numbering problems, boxing work, or some other method?
YES
Should work be done on time?
A) yes
B) if it's late, at least it's done
A- do your work on time
What writing utensil does Mrs. Alward want you to use when solving math problems?
A pencil or something that erases- we will be making mistakes and learning from them!
At PCS, you should always be the three: __________________, __________________ and __________________.
respectful
responsible
reliable
What should you do with your chromebook each night, so that it is ready for class?
charge it!
After you do an online assignment at home, should you thorw your work paper away?
no!
Can you talk to your teacher about things that are bothering you?
Yes, I am here because I want to help you. It doesn't just have to be realted to math.
When can you use your cell phone?
A) lunch
B) end of day/dismissal and sometimes in class (with permission)
C) whenever I want!
B) end of day/dismissal and sometimes in class (with permission)
If someone is having a hard time in class (maybe they don't understand the assignment), what can you do?
answers may vary!
How often should I check PowerSchool to see my grades?
A) daily
B) once a week
C) right before the end of a quarter
D) PowerWhat?
B) once a week
How should you prepare for a math test?
-study
-do practice problems
-review your notes
-complete your study guide
-see Mrs. A for help during homeroom
any others??
Why is it never okay to cheat on a test or quiz?
answers may vary
The work we do in here will be hard at times, what can you do if you feel overwhelmed and feel like giving up?
answers will vary!