1. M RS. M EANS ~ 7 TH G RADE M ATH Data Tool Box Number Theory & Algebraic Reasoning Integers & Rational Numbers Operations with Rational Numbers Proportional Reasoning Percents Plane Figures Perimeter, Circumference, and Area Volume and Surface Area Multistep Equations & Inequalities Graphs and Functions

2. G RADING Tests ~ 55% Homework ~ 15% Problem Solving/MSP ~ 15% Reviews/Quizzes ~ 10% Daily Work Habits ~ 5%

3. G ENERAL W ORK P OLICIES Homework : this will include all homework assignments and notes taken during class. Students can earn up to 4 points per day (3 for the assignment and 1 for notes) Problem Solving/MSP : these assignments will be given throughout the year to strengthen skills and prepare for state testing. They cannot be redone, so students need to do their best the first time through.

4. G ENERAL W ORK P OLICIES Reviews/Quizzes : these are done at random to see if students are grasping current material. They cannot be retaken. Daily Work Habits : points based on behavior, participation, effort in class, etc. Tests : all tests can be retaken within one week of the date they are passed back. The retake will not be the same as the original test, but will cover the same concepts. Students can earn full credit on a retake. Parents must sign the original test copy and corrections must be made.

5. A DDITIONAL INFORMATION All notes and examples that are shown in class can be viewed on my sharepoint website, so please check nightly Contact me with questions or concerns via email Students needing additional help should let me know right away. Available before school Tuesday – Friday 7:10-7:35 or after school Tuesday – Thursday 2:35 – 3:15