Ms. Lowe Team 4/7 Grade 7/8 MATH CLASS

“This doesn’t work...yet.” The Power of ‘YET’ “I don’t get it.” “I can’t do this.” “This doesn’t work.” Take a deep breath. Regroup. Then add “yet” to the end of your sentence. As in… “I don’t get it...yet.” “I can’t do this...yet.” “This doesn’t work...yet.”

Expectations Be on time Be prepared Be respectful Do your best

Supplies Math Binder Paper Pencil (w/ eraser) Pen (regular and correcting) Highlighter Whiteboard Markers Calculator Ruler Agenda pad

Grading Math 7 Assessments 80% Independent Work 20% Math 8

Assessments Common Assessments Quizzes Entrance and Exit slips Other End of each unit All announced Quizzes 1-3 per unit Usually announced Entrance and Exit slips Beginning or end of class 5 minutes long Other Springboard units Binder Checks Projects

Independent Work Class work Warm-ups Homework Grading: √+ 100% √ 85% √+ 100% √ 85% √- 70% √-- 50%

Organization Be a Jerry…not a George! http://youtu.be/yoPf98i8A0g

Math Binder Section 1: Notes Section 2: Homework Section 3: Assessments Section 4: Other *Your math binder is a great reference. Please treat it with care and keep up with it. I have model binders for you to use if you are out or get behind.

Absence YOU are responsible for getting the notes you missed when you were out. Ask a buddy or use the model binder. I will give you any handouts that you missed when you return. They are in the ‘absent work’ folder. There is an extra paper bin that will have all handouts too. If you miss an assessment, it needs to be made up asap.

Extra Help Math is challenging…and that is why it is fun. There will be times you find it easy and times that you struggle. Stick with it through both. When you need extra support, I am available. I will be after school for extra help: Tuesday 2:30 - 3:30 (grade 7) Thursday 2:30 - 3:30 (grade 8) Extra help is a privilege that is afforded to all students who work hard during class and do their homework.

Questions?