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
630-783-5022
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