A Typical Day in Math Class
1. Warm-up Activity
 Come into class each day and begin the warm-up lesson
 5-10 minutes will be allowed to complete the task
 Problems are displayed on the overhead
 Record on answer sheet you keep all week
 Graded weekly
 Recorded as a homework grade
2. Lesson and Notes
 Displayed on overhead or discussed using text book
 Notes recorded in notebook
3. Guided Practice
 Some problems will be completed in groups and some
individually
 Guided practice will be graded and recorded at the end of
the class period
4. Lesson wrap up
 Students will take turns summarizing the days lesson
Homework (for 7th math)
 Assigned on Monday (or the first day of the week)
 Approximately 50 problems to be completed at home during the
week ( 10-15 problems a day)
 Graded and recorded in class on Friday (or the last day of the
week)
Homework (Pre Algebra)
 Assigned daily
 Graded the following class period
Quizzes
 Recorded as a test grade
 Unannounced
 Usually twice each unit
Notebooks
 Required for every student
 Must come to class every day
 Graded twice a quarter as a test grade
 Includes: goals, notes and class assignments
Tests
 Taken at the end of each unit
 Retest are not offered, so study!
 Must be made up on your own time if missed
Grading
 Class work 35%
 Quizzes and tests 50%
 Homework 15%
Classroom Behavior
Rules:
1. Be seated when the bell rings
2. Be respectful of people and property
3. Be kind
4. Use appropriate classroom language
5. Work quietly and turn work in on time
6. No food or drink
7. Turn work in on time
Consequences:
First Offense: Warning
Second Offense: Warning, written assignment requiring parent
signature
Third Offense: Parents are notified to arrange after school
detention, 2:25-3:00 pm
Fourth Offense: Parents are notified to arrange after school
detention. 2:25- 3:00pm
Fifth Offense: Student behavior is referred to the office