• Course Description

                Remedial Lessons Based on Student Need

                Lessons from Common Core Curriculum

                Periodic Quizzes

                Hands-On Math Experiences and Learning

                Real-Life Application and Problem-Solving

     

    Expectations

    1. Arrive to class on time and with all necessary materials.
    2. Be on task and participate during discussions and activities.
    3. Complete ALL assigned class work and homework neatly and legibly.
    4. Follow school and classroom rules and procedures.
    5. Respect ALL students and teachers.
    6. Enter the class quietly and begin the required assignment promptly.
    7. Always try your best!

     

    Grading

    Grades will be made up of the following:

    Homework

    All homework assignments are considered practice and are graded on completion. Point values for homework will vary based on what is appropriate for the assignment. Most homework assignments will be worth 5 points. If the assignment is worth more than 5 points, students will be notified of the point value upon receiving the assignment.

    Homework will be graded as follows:

                100% - On the due date and best effort

                80% - 1 day late

                50% - 2 or more days late

                0% - Assignment is incomplete or missing

    When a student is absent for an assignment, full credit may be earned when the work is completed within the middle school guidelines for absence.

    Classwork

    Point values for classwork will vary based on what is appropriate for the assignment. Grading for class work will follow the same grading guidelines as homework. Students are responsible for finishing incomplete classwork as homework.

    Quizzes/Tests/Projects

    Quizzes, tests, and projects will be announced and discussed prior to the due date or the date of the quiz/test. Study guides are always given at least one day before the quiz/test. For 7th and 8th grade students, because students are in two math classes, most test and quiz grades will be recorded ONLY for their regular education class.

    Tickets

    Tickets will be given to students for the following:

    • Using manners or kind words
    • Working hard and staying on task
    • Actively participating in class discussions
    • Helping out a classmate
    • And more!

    Tickets can be used in two ways:

    • A ticket can be attached to a graded assignment to improve the grade by 1 point. A maximum of three tickets can be added to one assignment at a time. Tickets can not be added onto late assignments.
    • If tickets are not used to improve grades, at the end of the marking period students can place their tickets into a drawing to win various prizes which will be announced prior to the drawing.

    Remind

    Remind is a one-way text messaging and email system. It is a way for students/parents to receive a text or an email about what the homework is for that night as a reminder. With Remind, all personal information remains completely confidential. PLEASE NOTE: You will receive a separate notification of homework from this math class – it is NOT the same as the purple team text.

    There are a few different options for receiving the homework:

    • Text messages
    • Emails
    • Remind app for smartphones (free)

    Visit the website rmd.me and sign in using the class code