Both 8th grade and Integrated Math I have started their curriculum this week. 8th grade has started on the Overland Trail with an introduction to the times and why the movement. The Student center Project has be introduced to the Integrated Math I students.
I have left a copy of my grading policy below so you can review it. I have already given out two zero grades for cheating. My policy is ZERO tolerance and all parties involved get a zero.
Students are into their second week og their ThinkMath assignments - they get one each week. Many have not turned in their work from last week. Lets get it in.
Extra help is on Monday and Wednesday until 4pm.
Hello parents and students!
Hope you have had a great summer and are looking forward to a new school year. I am Mrs. Eldridge and I will be teaching 8th grade math and Integrated I math. The first question parents ask is, What supplies are needed? and the first question students ask is, What is your grading policy? Parents first.
>>>>>To have a successful year, all students will need the following supplies:
1 composition book labeled Vocabulary this is graded
Pencils and erasers
Angle ruler can be purchased from any math
teacher for $2.00.
Lined notebook paper 1 pkg
Graph paper 1 pkg
Graphing calculator on sale this week at
some stores
Planner school planner has charts and tables
students need for class also this is
their hall pass out of my room purchase
from school for $5.00
Eighth Grade math students will need:
1 ½ inch binder with one set of 5 dividers labeled Expectations, Openers, ThinkerMath, Graded work and the last one Notes Notebooks are graded. If students want to combine it with another subject in the same notebook, that is okay as long as they have the five sections.
Integrated Math I students will need:
½ inch binder with one set of 4 dividers labeled Expectations, Openers, ThinkerMath, Graded work Notebooks are graded. If students want to combine it with another subject in the same notebook, that is okay as long as they have the four sections.
2 2-Pocket Folders 1 red and 1 blue
Other items that are optional
Colored pencils only need 4 or 5 different
colors used only on graphs
Hi-liter
>>>>>For health concerns in the class room:
1 box of tissues
1 bottle hand sanitizer
Now for the students question.
Grading Policy
>>>>>To successfully pass math class, students must
Do all class work and homework. Class work and homework that is graded can be done over until the grade is perfect. I have a two week time limit on resubmitting work for grading.
There are few assessments and they are announced in advance and there is always a review the class period before the assessment. It is always my option to delete a question or re-assess if I feel it necessary.
I have zero tolerance for copying work all students involved get a zero for the assignment.
I allow students to do extra credit but only if all required work is completed. Extra credit can help those who do all of their work correctly but just do not test well.
All work is due on Friday even if you do not have class on Friday grading baskets are always out so you can stop and drop off work. I do my best to have everything graded by Monday and grades in the grade book by end of day Monday. The earlier you turn in work, the sooner I get it to back to you so you can work on it for a better grade.
If you are absent, you are responsible for getting the work. We will discuss a reasonable due date.
Extra Help is after school on Monday and Wednesday from 3 to 4. This is a work time not a social time. Anything math you need help with bring it.
I give out grade sheets about once every two weeks. I make mistakes once in a while in the grade book. Please check your grades and if there are any that are incorrect, return the graded paper to me and I will gladly correct the grade book. I appreciate an extra pair of eyes since there are a lot of numbers and columns.
Hope this helps you. I am looking forward to working with you this year and helping your obtain you goals in life.
Thinker Math Expectations
This year we will be using ThinkerMath assignments to help you become more proficient in Reasoning and Communicating mathematically.
The ThinkerMath work consists of 4 paragraphs that have missing data. You have an answer bank for each paragraph that contains the numbers that belong in the blanks. Read the entire paragraph and use the clues in the paragraph to decide where the numbers go. You will not always be able to fill in the blanks in order. You must complete all four paragraphs.
Select one of the paragraphs and describe how you solved it. You must write in complete sentences and make sure that you explain which blank has which number and what the clue was that led you to using that number. Your explanation should be written lined note book paper and stapled to the ThinkerMath paper.
Hint: You should pick one of the paragraphs before solving it. Write down your strategies as you solve it on scratch paper. Then write the final copy to turn. Do not wait until the day before this is due to work on it.
Grading:
You will get 1 (one) point for each correct paragraph. You will score a maximum of 2 (two) points for your explanation. 1 (one) point will be given for an explanation that is a good attempt but needs more work. 2 (two) points will be given for an acceptable explanation. You must score 6 points on the ThinkerMath for it to be acceptable. If you do not get 6 points, work on it and turn it in again.
No grade is entered until it is a 6.
Due on Friday of each week.
I am looking forward to a great year. If you have questions or concerns, please e-mail me at eldridge@ccs.k12.de.us.
Mrs. Eldridge
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