update January 16,2012
Please feel free to contact me anytime by email kchlanda@shschools.com. I will try to respond within 48 hours.
We are in the middle of our Comparing and Scaling unit . They are learning about scale factors,rates, and unit rates.
I have high expectations for my students. I know you all will be up to the challenge!
I expect every student to have a one-inch three ring binder, dividers, pencils (we use pencil in math ,with a few exceptions), ruler, cheap calculator(they have them at the dollar store) and filler paper (not college rule).
Yes, there is homework every night , including Friday. Homework in math, helps your student to practice skills we are learning and review skills from past learning experiences. If your child is still struggling with multiplication tables,5 minutes of review a night will help them to become fluent. They willl receive a math skills packet on Friday. For most students, it will be a review of arithmetic skills
I have a 1/2 hour rule for homework. If your student has spent a dedicated 1/2 hour on his/her homework and is not finished, just sign the homework. If they are having trouble with one particular problem, they should jot down what is confusing them and go on to the other problems. If they do this they will get full credit for doing the homework.
I will be available for extra help every Tuesday morning from 7:00-7:50. Please take advantage of the extra help offered.
