Grading Policy
Mrs. Scott – Math (7, 8, Geometry)
2012-2013 School Year
Homework:
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Expect daily homework assignments and “problems of the day”
Homework must be done in pencil, it will not be accepted otherwise
All work must be shown and must be done individually
Each student can evaluate his/her progress daily when going over
assignments in class
 Students will fill out a “homework table of contents” which will be kept in
the homework section of their notebook
 Homework grading rubric:
o 5 – Handed in on-time, in class, work shown, completed accurately
o 4 – Completed accurately with work shown, but handed in anytime
after class the day it was due OR on-time but needs minor work
(may be corrected for a 5)
o 3 – Homework completed accurately, all work is shown, but
handed in late OR poor quality work handed in on-time (may be
corrected for a 4)
Quizzes:
 Quizzes will be given frequently: students should be continually prepared
 ONE re-quiz may be given only after first quiz has been discussed and
corrected with Mrs. Scott
Tests:
 Will occur as deemed appropriate
 In addition to regular tests for 7th and 8th graders a State Assessment will
be given in April, and a final exam or project (June)
 In addition to regular tests for Geometry there will be a possible midterm
in January and a Regents in June
Quizzes/Tests:
 Must be completed by the next attended school day
 If absent the day of the quiz/test, must be completed within the next two
attended school days
 If absent the day before quiz/test, student will still be expected to take
quiz/test the day it is given
 Will be given nearly every Friday
Note to Parents:
Please stay involved in your child(ren)’s education. You can help them by
monitoring their completion of daily homework assignments, encouraging them to
participate in class, and being aware of their progress. Please contact me if he/she is
having difficulties, or with general questions on reaching his/her potential. Call me at
school at 478-8491 ext 277 or e-mail me at ascott@andovercsd.org.
Mrs. Andrea Scott