GRADES
What percentage of your grade is homework?
10%
What should you show when someone else is speaking?
That you are listening
Where are Activators located?
Google Classroom
What is the ultimate goal of this class?
To give you confidence in your financial future.
What should you have with you when you come to class prepared?
Supplies
What percentage of your grade comes from projects?
30%
What should you do if you don't understand something?
Ask questions
Are Activators completed independently or with a partner?
Independenly
According to the class introduction, what subject are you studying?
Personal finance.
When are you supposed to go to the bathroom or fill your water bottle?
While the music is still playing.
What percentage of your grade comes from in-class assignments and participation?
60%.
What should be put away during discussions?
Ipads and anything thats would distract you
How much time do you have to complete an Activator?
5 minutes
Why is participation important in this class?
It's YOUR future
What should you do before grabbing an ipad.
Wait to be instructed to do so.
Which category is worth the most points: homework, projects, or in-class assignments and participation?
In-class assignments and participation.
Why is it important to allow others the chance to respond?
So everyone has an opportunity to participate and share their thoughts.
What must your Activator answers be written in?
Complete Sentences
A student gives a one-word answer to an opinion-based Activator. What is missing?
Explain and Elaborate
Where does your trash go?
Trash can
You disagree with someone's opinion during a class discussion. According to the classroom expectations, what should you do?
Disagree respectfully
Activators are opinion-based questions. Besides answering the question, what does your teacher expect you to do?
Elaborate and Explain
Your teacher says the class is ultimately about giving you confidence in your financial future. Why might participating in discussions and completing activities help you reach that goal?
Various Answers
You finish an activity and leave your trash on the desk, supplies scattered around, and your iPad unplugged. How many classroom expectations did you break?
three