Grading Percentages
These assignments and work are worth 10% of your grade in Math.
Notebooks and Planners - Writing in your Notebook regularly and keeping it organized, as well as recording your Homework weekly in your planner.
Where do you submit completed work?
In the basket assigned to your period, towards the front of the room.
What is assigned for homework each week?
One paper assignment and two IXL codes.
What are the 4 sections you should have in your notebook?
Notes, Assessments, Graded Work and Resources
How are groups chosen each day?
Flippity randomly selects groups of students to work together
Homework is worth this percentage of your grade.
20%
Where can you find staplers to staple your work?
When is homework due?
Friday, of each week
What are the pages in your workbook called that include pre-made notes for you to use as a RESOURCE?
When working on the walls and windows, what is one thing to remember?
Example: 1 person can't do all the work, Talk to each other, share the pen, one person shares their ideas - another records it (do we understand what you were thinking?)
IXL, Classwork (Lessons/Exit Tickets) and PARTICIPATING in class each day are worth this percentage of your overall math grade.
30%
Where can you punch holes in your work so that it will fit in your notebook?
Towards the back of the room, by Mrs. Z's desk.
What happens if I don't turn in my homework on time?
You will NOW lose 15% of the score you earned if your work is not submitted ON TIME. (Last quarter, it was 10%. It's important that you get in the habit of getting work done on time!)
How do you decide what is important to write down when taking notes on math?
Examples: skills, procedures, example problems, something I struggled with, something new I learned, important vocabulary, things my FUTURE FORGETFUL SELF may need to know when this comes up again in a week...month...year
What is something you can say if you are working with others who are not talking to you?
Example: What did you get for number 2? How did you solve this? What do you think this question is asking?
What work in math class is worth the highest percentage (40%) of your overall grade in math?
ASSESSMENTS - Great Minds TOPIC QUIZZES and iReady assessments (only one more of these left!)
Where can I find paper or other materials I need to be successful in class?
Towards the back of the room, near Mrs. Z's desk.
Why is it important to submit your work on time?
Example: It's practice...you wouldn't play a concert/game without practice.
How do I get points for having a NOTEBOOK?
Notebook Check coming soon! 1/23
Having notes, graded work, assessments (notes/show your work) and resources organized in your notebook daily.
What is important to remember when working with a group?
Example: We all have something to contribute. I want to understand how my partners are thinking about it.
If your grade is low, what should you do to improve it?
Submit missing assignments.
Review, CORRECT and Resubmit work you didn't score well on.
Retake ASSESSMENTS if you don't do well on them.
Come in for help before school or at lunch!
When working on the WALLS and WINDOWS, what is one rule or procedure?
Examples: put the markers back with the caps on, put the erasers back, one person writes other person's ideas, take care of the materials (leave them better than you found them)...
If you did not do well on your homework, what can you do?
All homework should be corrected and resubmitted for a better grade. If you don't understand it, come in for help! Use IXL, your book, etc. to practice. Resubmit your work to show that you know it...or work with someone until you do!
If I don't understand something, where can I go for help?
COME IN to see Mrs. Z before school or at lunch.
Work on IXL as practice.
Use iReady to catch up on things you may need more practice on.
Revisit, correct and resubmit the work we do each week. Don't take a bad grade...it means you can DO BETTER!
What doesn't work well when working in a group and HOW CAN WE SOLVE THAT PROBLEM?
All answers are accepted!