Entering Class
True or false? If I enter class after the second bell rings, I am late to class
True. If I enter after the second bell, I am marked late.
True or false? Completing your homework will help you understand the math material better and do better on tests.
True. Getting extra practice will always help you.
True or false? I should raise my hand when I want to share an answer or ask a question.
True. Always raise your hand to avoid it being too loud or talking over top of Ms. Steele.
Where are the sentence frames that help you with your group discussions?
The sentence frames are at the front of the classroom
True or false? I can have my cell phone out during class as long as we are packed up and waiting for the bell to ring.
FALSE. I cannot have my cell phone out during any point from bell to bell.
True or false? I am not expected to open up to the assigned homework problem as soon as I get to class
False. I should open up to the problem on the board as soon as I enter class.
True or false? I have a homework problem almost every night.
True. Each time we have a lesson, you will have a homework problem with that.
Can I use a calculator at any point during class?
YES
There are some in your bins in your desk or at the back of the classroom
What materials can you use on your tests?
Study guides, notes, workbooks, calculators
If I didn't do the homework problem last night, what do I need to do while we go over the problem?
Make sure I have the alternate problem circled and fill in the homework problem we are going over
What are 2 things can you earn by completing your homework on time?
Homework points for the gradebook
Ticket for drawing
Class points towards a treat
Goblets of goodness
What are expectations when you are asked to work on a problem on your own during class?
Read the problem
Use your calculator or other tools if you need to
Don't talk to others
Ask questions to Ms. Steele if you need help
What is ONE class cleaning job that needs to be completed before you leave the classroom?
Chairs pushed in
Trash picked up off the floor
Calculators put away
Chromebooks put back and plugged in
Desks straightened
Desks wiped down or cleared off
Whiteboard erased
All materials put away
True or false? I can color or doodle if I finish a task early.
False
When I enter class, every day I need to grab out TWO ITEMS. What are they?
Workbook and pencil
During class, if Ms. Steele is writing things on the board, what am I expected to do in my workbook?
WRITE IT DOWN IN MY WORKBOOK
What are the expectations we are asked to work with our groups on problems in the workbook??
Talk with each other
Problem solve
Discuss it together
Don't have just one person solve it
Involve all members of the group
Where can I find vocabulary words, notes, or other resources to help me if I forget?
What is Ms. Steele's pet peeve?