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Bishop mcnamara GRADING SCALE 100 A+ 96-99 A 93-95 A- 91-92 B+ 88-90 B 85-87 B- 83-84 C+ 79-82 C 77-78 C- 75-76 D+ 72-74 D 70-71 D- 0-69 F

Math April Langelett alangelett@bmcss.org Diocesan standards: In order to follow the standards, math textbooks are not being used. All notes/HW can be accessed on my website. http://www.bishopmac.com/academics/classroompages/Langelett Notes can be pulled up at home or at school Some of the HW assignments can also be accessed on the website and can be completed on their laptops with their stylus or printed off and completed by hand.

Math Homework Homework is given on a nearly daily basis (not a lot of problems, but enough to reinforce the concepts.) Some HW is considered a formative assessment to let me know how individual students are doing as well as the class as a whole. Sometimes HW is collected and considered a summative assessment if we have spent multiple days on a topic and I feel they are ready for a grade. Most days HW is considered practice for the next quiz. We go over it thoroughly in class the following day. Quizzes Quizzes are given nearly every Friday (for 8th grade) and nearly every Tuesday (for 7th grade.) Quizzes mainly cover the concepts learned that week, but also continue to review past material.

Math Aleks Tests: Availability: Some of the ALEKS time can be completed in study hall here at school. A total of 2 hours is required on a normal week. Some time might need to be spent on ALEKS at home. ALEKS can be completed on the students’ laptops, home computers or even IPADs. Tests: Tests aren’t given as often, but will cover larger amounts of information. Availability: I am available on MOST days before or after school for math help. I’d much rather the kids come to see me for help, than feel frustrated at home. Math is much more enjoyable if it is understood! 