week of 9/17

Math (period 3)
We finished Chapter 1 of the mathematics Course 3 textbook.  Next week we will move to Chapter 2 which covers integers and one step equations.  There will not be any quizzes or tests this week.

Homework:
Monday - practice pages 2-3 and 2-4 evens
Tuesday - practice page 2-5
Wednesday - worksheet
Thursday - Iron's Oaks field trip
Friday - worksheet A

Welcome Back!

Welcome back!  I hope you had a fun yet relaxing summer!

RtI Math:  We have already begun our weekly bench marking tests.  Students take the MCOMP (math computation) and MCAP (math application) twice per month.  They have made a folder to keep and record their results of their tests.  Over time our goal is to see their scores each week increase.  Individual goals have been made for each student.  Twice a week we will also review basic math facts as well as basic math concepts that are covered as a "Daily Board Question."  Folders for these have also been made so students  can record thier progress. 

Instructional Math (2nd period):

We have begun the year using the Mathematics Course 3 book.  We have reviewed order of operations, variable & expressions, and powers & exponents.  A quiz on this material will be on Friday, September 6.  Next week we will review perimeter and area then begin Chapter 2 which covers Integers. Below is a copy of my parent letter which explains the procedures of my math class.

I am very excited to kick off the 2012-2013 school year!  This is my thirteenth year teaching at Lakeview.  I have outlined some useful information below about the instructional math program and the expectations in my class.  Please review the information and contact me with any further questions or concerns you may have.

The instructional math class offers many benefits to your child.  The small group allows more individual attention and allows more time to focus and strengthen the needs they have.  With the small group I have the flexibility to spend the time needed for the class to understand a concept.

Homework:

Homework will be assigned daily.  Homework assigned for completion is worth 3 points.  The assignment needs to be entirely completed when class begins in order to earn the points.  Assignments can be handed in late and are worth 2 points.  They must be handed in by the unit/chapter test or they will be a zero.  Your child will know ahead of time when as assignment will be graded.  The point value for these assignments vary from 10-20 points.  Again they can be handed in late but 30% will be taken off their grade.

Quizzes/Tests:

Two to three quizzes will be given per unit/chapter.  Quiz values range from 10 – 30 points.  Tests will be given at the end of each unit/chapter and when I feel that they have mastered the skills needed to do well on the test.  We will always review the day before any test.  Corrections for any quiz or test that results in a “D” or “F” are due the day after it is returned.  Corrections must be done on a separate sheet of paper and stapled to the original quiz or test.

Grading Policy:

Grades will be determined by number of points earned in the class based on the following categories:

                        Tests/Quizzes

                         Homework

                        Extra credit

                       

Grading scale:

91.5-100    A               81.5-87.4   B       71.5-77.4   C                       61.5-67.4   D

89.5-91.4  A-               79.5-81.4   B-          69.5-71.4    C-           59.5-61.4    D-

87.5-89.4  B+              77.5-79.4  C+      67.5-69.4   D+         <59.5          F

Materials Needed Daily:

-1 subject notebook

-Assignment notebook

- pencils

-correcting pens

-Calculator

Sincerely,

Mrs. Lisa Schuyler

lschuyler@ccsd66.org

630-783-5022