I am the skill of writing, listening and public speaking.
What is communication?
100
The first thing you should do when entering the classroom.
What is "follow the directions on the whiteboard"?
100
I am factored into both formative and summative assessments.
What is participation?
100
I must ask for missed work when absent and follow up if I have any questions.
Who is each GATE student?
100
Pencil, three ring binder/section, plastic pocket, loose leaf paper
What are the things we need to bring to class every day, without fail?
200
Self-evaluation and time management are examples of me.
What is the skill of personal development?
200
If a student chooses not to follow classroom expectations after a warning is given, he or she can expect this to happen.
What is a guardian contact?
200
Time management, organization, and test anxiety are sometimes issues for me.
Who is every middle schooler?
200
I apply behavior consequences consistently to ensure that we are all learning and growing.
Who is Mrs. Cummings?
200
I may be changed at any point, so that we can all work together effectively.
What is the syllabus?
300
My componants are fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration
What is creativity?
300
I am the result of arguing about consequences earned for ignoring behavior expectations.
What are accelerated consequences?
300
I am a measure of performance in one moment in time, not a person's worth.
What is ANY assessment?
300
Who must make attendance a priority so as not to miss one-time-only class activities and discussions?
Who are GATE students AND Mrs. Cummings?
300
After an absence, my new due date is equal to the day I return + the number of days I was absent. (The exception is if I am "long term".)
What is homework?
400
People use me to develop leadership skills and interpersonal relationships
What are affective skills?
400
You have these the moment you walk into the classroom!
What are three points for participation?
400
I make up 75% of the GATE grade, and represent tests, quizzes, performance events, projects, etc...
What is summative assessment?
400
I determine the pace of instruction and the number of fun opportunities in GATE.
Who are the GATE students?
400
I am a great way to contact Mrs. Cummings!
What is acummings@ucityschools.org?
500
I entail reasoning, creative problem solving, and analogies.
What is critical thinking?
500
Who will never take "I didn't know..." as a reason for ignoring behavior expectations?I am ultimately responsible for making class periods and activities engaging!
Who are Mrs. Cummings and other GATE students?
500
My grade is reduced by 30% for one day and by 50% for every day after.
What is late work?
500
Who is ultimately responsible for the pace of instruction and enjoyment of the class?
Who are the GATE students?
500
If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you haven't got me.