1. Red Team Mrs. Steele Mathematics

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4. … How do I get to the math book online? How do I get to the math book online? (Book on CD upon request) (Book on CD upon request) www.msmath2.net pass code: ED36F6EDB4 pass code: ED36F6EDB4 How do I get to the STEM math book online? How do I get to the STEM math book online? http://myhrw.com pass code: individual student pass code pass code: individual student pass code Pass code should be written on the front page of your student’s agenda book.

5. How can my student get extra help? During advisory (M, W, F) During advisory (M, W, F) During lunch…bring a bag lunch. During lunch…bring a bag lunch. During period 8 intervention lab. During period 8 intervention lab. After school Math Lab (T, TH) After school Math Lab (T, TH) Online tests and quizzes. Online tests and quizzes. Study guides at the end of each chapter. Study guides at the end of each chapter. Answers to odd numbered problems at the back of the book. Answers to odd numbered problems at the back of the book. Study buddies. Study buddies. Or… Or…

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7. What if my student needs extra math help daily? Title math class provides daily help understanding concepts, studying for test and quizzes, improving basic skills. (period 3) Title math class provides daily help understanding concepts, studying for test and quizzes, improving basic skills. (period 3)

9. What else is useful to know? Students may use their notes (foldable) on tests and quizzes. Students may use their notes (foldable) on tests and quizzes. Students always need to have a working calculator and pencils. Students always need to have a working calculator and pencils. Students who earns < 70% on tests and quizzes will need a parent signature and complete extra practice but also earn extra points. Students who earns < 70% on tests and quizzes will need a parent signature and complete extra practice but also earn extra points.

10. The school is open until 10 pm!

11. Homework… Should be done in pencil. Should be done in pencil. No late work accepted except for excused absences. No late work accepted except for excused absences. Copy the problem first, except for word problems. Copy the problem first, except for word problems. Use the vertical method for problems with steps. Use the vertical method for problems with steps. Try every problem. Try every problem. Refer to examples in book and in Foldable. Refer to examples in book and in Foldable.

12. What are my goals for each student? : deepen each student’s understanding. Rigor: deepen each student’s understanding. Make to the real world. Make connections to the real world. Have fun: we learn better when we are enjoying what we are learning. Have fun: we learn better when we are enjoying what we are learning.

13. What is at the back table? The Red Team brochure The Red Team brochure Tips for parents: 5 Keys For Academic Success Tips for parents: 5 Keys For Academic Success “What would you like us to know about your child?” (feel free to email your responses to me). “What would you like us to know about your child?” (feel free to email your responses to me).

14. Extra help available… Math Lab Tuesdays Rm 208 Tuesdays Rm 208 Mrs. Ferrara Thursdays Rm 120 Thursdays Rm 120 Ms. Mallory

15. Universal Assessment All 7 th grade math students will take the Diagnostic Online Math Assessment 3 times throughout the year in order to track your student’s progress on important pre-algebra skills. All 7 th grade math students will take the Diagnostic Online Math Assessment 3 times throughout the year in order to track your student’s progress on important pre-algebra skills.

16. What is the Red Team Spirit Committee?

17. Think your student should be in Advanced 8 or Honors 8 math? 1) All students ending the year with a math test/quiz average between 85% and 92% will be eligible to take the placement test for Advanced 8 math. 1) All students ending the year with a math test/quiz average between 85% and 92% will be eligible to take the placement test for Advanced 8 math. 2) All students ending the year with a math test/quiz average between 93% and 100% will be eligible to take the placement test for Honors 8 math. 2) All students ending the year with a math test/quiz average between 93% and 100% will be eligible to take the placement test for Honors 8 math. 3) Letters will be sent regarding placement test results. 3) Letters will be sent regarding placement test results.