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Math 7 & 8 With Mr. Lunt …and Mrs. Liebler (1 st block) …and Mr. Barlock (3 rd, 7 th, & 8 th blocks) (Though, I really go by “Monty.”) Cell phone off?

Going Paperless Your child should have all of the material we talk about tonight in his math folder. This info can be found on my webpage as well.

I Believe… That my students are completely capable of success. They will succeed when they complete their homework. They will be working hard this year. Kids will succeed when they take ownership of their education. They will succeed when they believe that they are here to learn. Their JOB right now is as a student. They will be confident in thinking at a higher level.

Math 7 & 8 Strengthen pre-algebra skills Some problems directly related to Algebra. Cover all general math 7 or math 8 standards.

Warm Ups Beginning of class most days “Top Score” Workbook (math 7) Review of M6 & M7 material Review of previous math curriculum (5 mins)

Homework Usually 3-4 times per week Should not take more than 30 minutes Practice, practice, practice… Must be complete, not almost complete Ample time in class for review of homework

Exams “Summative” exams every few weeks. “Formative” exams each week most likely. A RETAKE is available for summatives. Completed all corrections, AND obtain a parent signature on the original test. The retake should be taken after school within 2 weeks of receiving back the original test. Please see your child’s grading policy.

Supplies Spiral about 120 pages. Smaller spiral for only summative test corrections. Simple folder for papers. Pouch/Holder for 3 pencils, 3 red pens, etc.

What You Can Do Check child’s agenda each night Ask to see the completed homework (trust, but verify!) Ask Johnny why he got the answer he did on any particular problem. (Have him teach you) Check my webpage daily for hwk updates. Stress the fact that your child is the student and needs to ask questions in class.

What Your Child Can Do (not you, no offense. ) Ask and come for help during class and/or Resource. Ask and come for help after school (M, W, and Th.) Make arrangements himself to make up missed assignments Ask questions in class. See the teacher about any concerns she has at any time.

Current Units of Study I’ll try to keep posted the 9-week plan at the beginning of each quarter.

Class Information See additional attachments on my webpage.

Me Been teaching for 20 years. Moved to Reston in ’ Hokie grad! Go VT! Wife is an elementary ELL teacher and sub. Have two precious daughters, 4 th and 6 th grade. Foster parents for Loudoun County. Live in Leesburg. Like church, reading, playing with my girls, hiking, biking.