The Billion Dollar binder is due this Wednesday.
This is a test grade (100 points), so be sure you have it completed. For each day it is late, you drop a letter grade.
The purposes for this project are many. First, to give students an idea of the vastness of a billion, and to teach them the value of money. It also forces them to keep a log of purchases, much like a checkbook, which prepares them for keeping track of finances. They also learn how to research information on the internet, and since they must reference each purchase they make, they are learning to keep a sort of bibliography. Finally, when they are done purchasing, there is a percentage sheet which must be completed.
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FINALS - the finals schedule has been announced, and the math final will take place on June 3rd and 4th. This final covers all areas in the math curriculum. Review will start at the end of this week.
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Thursday, April 9 - Monday, April 13
Spring Break - be sure to work on your Billion Dollar Binder!
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Syllabus for all classes, abbreviated version (students have been given a copy of the full version to bring home to yoou for your signature):
We will work mostly in groups using Cooperative Learning methods, Multiple Intelligences, and Learning Styles in conjunction with the curriculum. This will offer students a variety of methods for learning the necessary concepts for completing this course.
Students need to be serious about their performance, attendance, and behavior. They will be involved in designing their own classroom rules and earning class & individual points towards rewards ranging from computer time to class celebrations.
Grades are calculated by weighting grades on the following scale:
Completed homework 10%
Warm-ups (drills)/EOLAS (end of period checks) 15%
Independent Work 10%
Quizzes 25%
Chapter Assessments & Final 15%
Classwork 25%
Computerized grade reports will be sent home every three weeks and must be returned with a parent signature no later than two days from the day they go home.
If your child has difficulty with a homework assignment and needs help, please sign the homework page so I know this is the reason it is not complete. I will be available during lunches on M, W, & F, and after school on Tuesdays & Thursdaysfor help.
Class assignments are provided on www.schoolnotes.com. Go to the website, type in the school zip code (21060), & scroll down to "McCurdy." Click on "Miss McCurdy's Homework Page." Assignments will be updated regularly, & independent projects will be described in detail.
Basic Classroom Rules
1) Be respectful to all students and teachers.
2) Keep hands, feet and all objects to yourself.
3) Raise your hand to speak.
4) Remain in your seat, unless given permission.
5) Always come to class prepared with supplies and homework.
Materials
1) Sharpened pencils (no pens!)
2) 3-ring notebook with 5 dividers
3) Paper
4) Dry Erase Marker (any color)
Calculators & all other supplies are provided. If you have any further questions, I can be reached at smccurdy@aacps.org or by calling
410-761-0934 x1206.
*****Parents: If your child is having trouble with the homework, or it is taking longer than 30-45 minutes to complete (not including independent assignments), please sign the bottom of the homework page to let me know they attempted the work, and I will be sure to spend some time reviewing with your child until they understand both the hows and whys of that particular process & concept. Thank you!*****
Ordering Integers Great site for practicing ordering negative & positive numbers
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