Welcome to Math!

Rules Keep hands to yourself! Show respect to yourself, peers, and adults! Be prepared and keep all items you don’t need for math in your locker! Raise your hand for permission to talk or get out of your seat! Be responsible for your trash!

Consequences A warning and/or a phone call home Phone call home 30 minute detention The referral will be sent to the office

FYI You may only use 3 passes per quarter! You must have your agenda to leave the room! If you are late more than 3 times, you will receive a detention!

Remember, this is MY classroom! I will choose your seats and you will keep that seat. Do not move ANY furniture unless you are asked by me. Always leave things the way you found them. Do not get out of your seat unless you have permission for ANY REASON!

Everyday Procedures Have your math binder on your desk. Have your math review section open when the period bell rings and have your homework out. Look on the board for the agenda. When I ring the bell your mouths should be closed and I should have your FULL attention.

A typical day includes… Math Review Homework Review New Lesson/Activity Center Mental Math Expect homework 4 times a week!

Math Review There will be a Math Review quiz every other Friday! You will have 3 review questions everyday that you will complete in the Math Review section of your binder. You are expected to attempt each problem everyday. You should ask for help if you aren’t sure how to solve a problem only AFTER you’ve looked for the solution yourself. There will be a Math Review quiz every other Friday!

Group Work I will pick your groups and they will be your groups for the unit. Everyone will work together or you will work by yourself. When I ring my bell, you are to stop talking and give me your full attention! Each person will be assigned a role in the group.

Group Roles Roles will vary, but these are some you will see often Group Roles Roles will vary, but these are some you will see often. We will go more in depth about each as we use them. Leader Recorder Presenter Fact Checker Errand Moniter Time Keeper Summarizer Illustrator Questioner

Journals You will write in Math Journals (composition notebooks) at least twice a week. You will be assigned a color that will last all year. Your color designates what day you will turn your journal in to be graded.

Group Competitions Each week your group will be able to compete for Group of the Week. You have to WORK TOGETHER as a group to win. Each group can gain or lose points throughout the week.

10 points per day 50 points per week 2 points each 2 Points each How to gain points Point Value Everyone in the group has turned in completed homework ON TIME 10 points per day No missing work for the week 50 points per week Positive Participation 2 points each Correct mental math answers 2 Points each Everyone receives at least 75% on a quiz 100 points Random competition Varies Working well together 10 points each time

How to lose points Point Value Negative participation 5 points each time Referrals Varies based on step and offense between 5 and 20 points Inappropriate language Disrespect 10 points each time Leaving a mess

Class Incentives Class incentive How to Achieve Music during class Everyone must complete homework Group Quiz The class must reach an average of at least 70% on the previous quiz. Snack Day The class must reach on average of at least 75% on a test.

Prizes!! Homework pass Cheat sheet on a quiz Extra computer time Skip a quiz question School supply Candy

Grading Scale 100%-90% A 89%-80% B 79%-70% C 69%-60% D 59% and below F

There will be NO extra credit, so please don’t ask.

What if I miss a day? Get your make up work. I will not remind you, this is your responsibility. Your missing work will be on the missing work board. You will be given ONE extra day for each day that you are absent to make up the assignments.

Homework/Classwork Policy Full Credit The assignment is turned in on time. If you are absent on the day an assignment is due, it should be turned in the day you return.

Partial Credit If you do not have an assignment on the day it is due, you can receive partial credit if the work is turned in by the following Monday. Zero Credit You will receive no credit for work turned in later than the Monday after it was originally due.

Math Supplies Pencils! Have at least 20 to start the year! They go quickly A ½ inch 3-ring binder 5 dividers Loose-leaf paper 4 pack of dry erase markers Folder with pockets 1 notebook 1 box of tissue

Supplies are due Monday, August 29. I will not provide you with any supplies this school year. You are in school, you can’t just come and hang out all day. You will lose group points if you are not prepared for class.

Any questions? If there is anything you aren’t sure about or you need help with, PLEASE ask me. If you are having trouble, you can arrange to come after school or possibly during lunch for help.