1. My Interactive Math Journal

2. These are math journals My Math Journal #1 Name: Susie Student My Math Journal #2 Name: Susie Student

3. This is NOT a math journal My Math Journal #1 Name: Susie Student My Math Journal #2 Name: Susie Student My Science Journal Name: Susie Student

4. Either is this

5. Or this

7. My Math Journal #1 Name: Susie Student My Math Journal #2 Name: Susie Student These are math journals

8. Table of Contents Reserve the first 4 pages (or front and back of 2 pages) Each day you will update the table of contents: - Date - Topic - Page

9. Table of Contents DateTopic Page

10. Neatness Write neatly. These people must be able to read your journal: You Your teacher Your parent Your friends Still you!

11. Neatness includes: Only write MATH – “I can…” statement, problems, definitions, explanations, your thinking No doodling Work top to bottom Glue carefully Use front and back of each page

12. Completeness If the teacher writes it, it is important! If you are absent, get notes from your teacher or a reliable friend

13. Take Your Journal Home Each Night This is your personal math book Keep your thinking handy when working homework Impress parents, siblings, and friends

15. Bring Your Journal to School Every Day This is your personal math book – if you don’t bring it, it will be empty Keep your thinking handy while you’re learning Impress your teacher, friends, and Tony Romo – really!

16. Jerry, check out this kid’s math journal!

17. Keep tools handy