update November 29, 2008
This week I will be staying afterschool on Monday from 2:30-3:15 only. I have a meeting in Holyoke at 3:30. I will also be available Tuesday morning from 7am on and afterschool on Tuesday from 2:30-4.
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The students have completed our unit on ratios, scale factors and similar shapes.They have just started a new unit Comparing and Scaling.In this unit they will be working on the following standards:State Standard 7.n.1 Compare, order, estimate, and translate among intergers, fractions and mixed numbers (i.e. rational numbers), decimals, and percents
State Standard 7.n.2 Use ratios and proportions in the solution of problems, in particular, problems involving unit rates, scale factors, and rate of change.
State Standard 7.p.3 Create and use symbolic expressions and relate them to verbal, tabular, and graphical representations.
State Standard 7.m. Select, convert(within the same system of measurement), and use appropriate units of measurement or scale.
State Standard 7.n.7 Estimate and compute with fractions (including simplification of fractions) intergers, decimals, and percents (including those greater that 100 and less than 1).
State Standard 7.n.8 Determine when an estimate rather than an exact answer is appropriate and apply in problem situations
I have high expectations for my students and 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 and Monday afternoon from 2:30-3:30. Please take advantage of the extra help offered.
What are our classroom procedures?
In the first few weeks we will discuss various class procedures and get a chance to practice them. Because I intend to provide a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning and where all students know they are safe and welcome, I expect everyone to:
Be prepared for class. Students must bring all items listed for each subject every day. Preparation will be a part of a student’s grade.(This will be 5% of your grade)
Enter the room quietly and be seated in the correct seat.
Follow instructions on the overhead projector immediately upon entering the room.
Respect all learners in the classroom!!!
