Materials and Class Overview
Name two materials you need to bring to math class every day.
A notebook and pencils (or a two-pocket folder)
What letter grade do you get if you score 80%-82% on an assignment?
B-
Where should you get a copy of missed notes?
a classmate
Where should students keep their cell phones during class?
Locker
What is a cool down?
A very small assessment at the end of each lesson
What is the name of the curriculum we use in this class?
Illustrative Mathematics (IM)
What percentage of credit do you get if you turn in a late assignment?
50%
Where can you find extra copies of the Cool Downs?
They will be hanging on the back bulletin boards.
What system must you use to get a restroom pass during class?
The smart pass system
Are retakes available for cool downs or checkpoints?
No
What type of learning process do we follow in this class?
An inquiry-based process followed by class consensus, then independent practice
After how many school days will an assignment no longer be accepted as late?
ten
How many days do you have to make up work after being absent?
The same number of days as you were absent
When will your teacher NOT give you a restroom break?
During direct instruction
How many retakes are available for unit tests?
One
This resource contains more information about the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum. What is it?
Or the online link provided in the syllabus
What grade will you earn if you get a 59% on an assignment?
E
What happens to your grade if you submit work after the makeup deadline?
It receives late credit
What does it mean to use AI in your schoolwork in this class?
It is considered cheating
Is the retake the same as the original test?
No
Why might the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum be different from traditional textbooks?
It is problem-based and requires student engagement; it focuses on helping students become independent thinkers
An assignment is due tomorrow, but you turn it in 11 school days late. What will happen?
It will not be accepted
How long do you have to reschedule a missed assessment?
One week
You arrive at class and the bell just rang. You realize you forgot your pencil and notebook in your locker. What will you be marked as?
Tardy
Name two conditions that must be met before you can take a unit test retake.
It must be taken outside of regular class hours (agreed upon by student and teacher) AND you must make corrections for mistakes on the original test