1. Homework Due Friday
Bellringer

3. Write down 1 true statement and 1 false statement about what you did this summer.

4. Enter Class Code

6. 7th-8th

7. 6th -7th

12. Write your name and date on all assignments
10 pointed deducted from final grade, if name is missing
Enter the room QUIETLY and begin on bellringer
Place all bookbags under desks and out of the aisle
Take good notes and keep up with all assignments
Participate! Don’t be spectator partner. Everyone has something to offer here.
Group work ****Use your inside voice and remain focus on “math”***
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
Reason abstractly and quantitatively
“Think outside the box”
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
Challenge your partner
Explain
Model with mathematics
Show your work  
Create a table/chart/draw a picture
Use appropriate tools strategically
Rulers, calculator, etc…
Attend to precision
Label your answers
Look for and make use of structure
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

13. Communicating in Math Class #changingmymindset
When you want to answer a question, please STAND and remember……
Only one person standing at a time
Be courteous (polite, considerate….)
Don’t interrupt others
Always EXPLAIN with a loud and clear voice
Talk to your classmates, not the teacher

14. Communicating in Math Class #changingmymindset
When others are answering a math questions, remember……
Look at that person answering the question
No talking or playing
Don’t interrupt others

15. X

17. *Students should be in ATTENTION (focused on the speaker) and SILENT after performing prompts*

18. Keep a well-organized notebook/ binder by dates (descending order)
Progress Monitoring Sheets
Tab 1: Writing About Math/BellRingers/Daily Reviews
Daily warm ups and journal entries are a crucial part of defining students’ metacognition of mathematical processes and concepts. Warm ups will tend to be a variety of math problems or a review of previous concepts. Journal entries will be content related, thought provoking questions.
Tab 2: Class notes, foldables, graphic organizers
Tab 3: Maintenance Sheets
Tab 4: Quizzes and Test

20. Parents will be notified of missing assignments
LATE Assignments will received 10 points off each day it’s late, after one week, the highest possible grade is a 50.
Parents will be notified of missing assignments
It is expected that ALL assignments are to be completed and turned in on time because learning is vastly more important than grades. When learning occurs, grades will follow.

21. Formative Assessments (Daily Grades & Quizzes) 40%
It is the student’s responsibility to get missing assignments.
Some daily grades cannot be made up if you are absent.
Student will be exempt from that assignment
Get the missing materials from the handout bin before or after class.
If you need clarification or have questions about the assignment, ask Mrs. Hill after class.
All graded work must be turned in within 3 school days after the student returns or that student will receive a zero (0).

22. Summative Assessments (Unit Tests, Projects, Benchmark/Comprehensive Test) 45% 
If absent, students will be expected to make up assessment the next day they return.
Progress monitoring chart completed after every test
Test analysis after every test (no extra points awarded for corrections)
Comprehensive Test will include ALL concepts we have covered throughout the year

23. Homework 15%
Homework is important.
Homework is an opportunity to practice concepts learned and prepare for upcoming assessments.
Missing homework will result in lunch detention.
Maintenance sheets at the start of every week.
Review over all concepts
Preparation for comprehensive test
Due on Friday, unless we have a test, then its due on Thursday.
Signed grade reports (easy 100 and helps with homework average)
Parent signature required for failing students
Parent Contact if not returned

24. Below 70 % on summative test will have MANDATORY tutoring during lunch
If an assessment has not been given then tutoring is Voluntarily during lunch
8th Grade: Monday & Tuesday
6th & 7th Grade: Wednesday & Thursday

26. Use the agenda/calendar to record tests, assignments, announcements, and due dates
This will also assist in building organizational and study skills
Be prompt, prepared, organized and polite
Comply with the Brooks County Schools Handbook
Develop a consistent routine for completing homework and study time
Don’t be afraid ask for help
Be in class everyday

27. Take good notes
Take advantage of the resources (class website, youtube videos, etc)
Participation – works collaboratively and individually, participates in class discussions
Use of time – effective use of time, timely completion of class work and homework
Ability to following directions – name on paper, adheres to procedures, listening skills
Initiative – begins work, prepares in advance, asks for help when needed, gathers needed materials without being told.
Have fun and have an I CAN DO IT attitude

28. Statement Applies? Dab & hold Statement DOES NOT apply? Keep “rollie”

31. Communicating in Math Class #changingmymindset
When you want to answer a question, please STAND and remember……
Only one person standing at a time
Be courteous (polite, considerate….)
Don’t interrupt others
Always EXPLAIN with a loud and clear voice
Talk to your classmates, not the teacher

32. Communicating in Math Class #changingmymindset
When others are answering a math questions, remember……
Look at that person answering the question
No talking or playing
Don’t interrupt others

33. *Students should be in ATTENTION (focused on the speaker) and SILENT after performing prompts*