Warm Ups
How do you know how much time you have to QUIETLY work on a warm-up?
Timer at the front
or
Ms. Menke tells you
80%
How many times should Ms. Menke have to ask you to get back on task if you accidentally got off task?
Only once :)
It's not fun to keep asking the same students to stay on task.
How long do you have to make corrections on quizzes and tests?
One week after Ms. Menke hands it back
Where are extra resources located in the classroom?
In the folders by the turn in trays
On your desks
What pet did Ms. Menke get over break?
Bonus Points for their names
Gold fish
Dolly and Meryl
If you turn in an assignment past due, where should you put it?
In the white late work tray.
NOT in the normal period trays. That is for work that is turned in on time.
When Ms. Menke is talking or explaining things, how should you get her attention or ask questions?
-Raise your hand
-Wait until she's done talking and then ask
If you finish the study guide you can make test corrections.
True or false?
How should the end of class look?
-cleaned up
-in seats and quiet
-once everyone is seated and quiet, Ms. Menke will dismiss class
What should the first two minutes of math class look like?
Come in and grab your notebook.
Quietly start on the warm-up problem on the TV.
Working individually (only share with a partner or class when Ms. Menke says so).
All side conversations should end.
True or false?
You can make corrections on late work.
True!!!
You should make corrections on any assignment that you can improve on (from the same unit).
When working with a partner or with another classmate, what are the behavior expectations that you should follow?
-Work kindly
-Share ideas
-Listen to their ideas
What resources can you use on quizzes and tests?
Notebook.
Multiplication chart.
Calculator sometimes :)
Anything else?
How tall is Ms. Menke?
5 foot 6
List the things you need to write down in your notebook everyday for the warm-up.
Date
Title
Work
Explanation
Anything else???
How long do you have to turn in late assignments?
The entire Unit!
What are my expectations for headphones or listening to music?
Headphones should be out when you come into class.
You can listen to music ONLY when the teacher says so.
Headphones will not be allowed every day in class. Only on certain activities.
How can you be the MOST prepared for a quiz or a test?
-Finish the homework assignments
-Study
-Check your understandings
-Ask for help!
Where can you see what we are doing in class that week or day?
Agenda on the board
Newsletter
What should you do if you are stuck on a warm-up problem and not sure where to start?
Try a few different ideas before asking for help.
Ask Ms. Menke for some clues.
Write any ideas down.
WRITING NOTHING DOWN IS NOT AN OPTION... I WILL WRITE REFERRALS IF WE STRUGGLE WITH THIS.
What are some strategies that could help you AVOID having a lot of missing or late work assignments?
-Use class time or advisory wisely to have as little work to do at home.
-Try and catch up on late work BEFORE you have 5 missing assignments at a time!
-Any other ideas?
Where can you find a list of classroom expectations in case you forget?
Syllabus
Google Classroom
Posters on the Walls
What is Ms. Menke's favorite baseball team?
St. Louis Cardinals
How should you interact with other class mates and peers in class?
-Kindly
-Respect their ideas
-Personal Space
-Kind words