Homework and Reading Quizzes are worth how many points?
10-20 points
100
Full credit will be given for late homework.
False. Homework turned in after the due date will be given half credit.
100
Name one thing you must bring to class
Answers vary
100
How should a student show he or she is prepared for class?
Student should have all materials and be ready to learn.
100
What is the bathroom sign?
Two fingers up - a.k.a. "the peace sign".
200
How many points are quizzes/small projects worth?
30-70
200
If I'm absent and it's an excused absence, I will be given up to 4 days to turn in work I missed.
True!
200
Should I bring colored pencils to class every day?
Yes!
200
Will Ms. Niece check for preparation every day?
Yes! AND for every day you are fully prepared for class (including homework) you will receive a "lottery" ticket. Prizes (usually candy) are awarded once a week!
200
If the teacher or speaker (could be a student) puts his or her hand up and says "give me five", name two things you should do?
Stop talking, Hands still, Body facing speaker, Eyes on speaker, Listen to speaker
300
How many points can you earn on labs and lab reports?
40-60 points
300
I don't need to bring in any supplies for the classroom.
False! Each student needs to bring in filler paper, pencils, and glue sticks for use throughout the year.
300
How big should my Science binder be?
1 inch
300
Name one way a student can contribute to a positive learning environment.
A student can be prepared and/or participate appropriately.
300
I don't allow pencil sharpening during class. Looking at my desk, can you figure out how to work around this?
There will be two containers marked "sharpened pencils" and "pencils to be sharpened". Instead of sharpening, just "trade" your pencil for a sharpened one. This doesn't mean you come to class with nothing to write with!
400
What are worth the most points?
Tests and Major Projects
400
Ms. Niece's Science class will be interactive and fun.
True!
400
What is the I.S.N. and do I need to bring it to class?
Interactive Science Notebook and Yes!
400
How can a student participate appropriately? Give two ways.
To get students thinking and observing like scientists.
500
How many binder/ISN checks will there be in the entire year?
5 - 2 in the first quarter, 1 in each of the other three quarters.
500
What does it mean to have an "interactive class"?
Class will NOT be just the teacher talking. EVERYONE will be participating by offering opinions/observations and asking/answering questions.
500
What model calculator do I need to get?
Texas Instruments 30 or 34
500
When might a student be assigned a detention or be asked to leave the classroom?
If he or she interferes with the teaching process.
500
What is critical thinking?
Answers vary, but generally critical thinking is the process of thinking and questioning very deeply and looking at situations from various points of view/perspectives.