6th Grade Math Binder
Criteria Sheet
There are three reasons every student will organize his or her work from
this class as specified here.
 First, it encourages each student to place all class material into a
central repository for easy access and retrieval for study purposes.
 Secondly, it serves as a clear indication of your standing in the class,
containing as it does a list of all graded work.
 Finally, and most importantly, the main purpose of this binder is to
instill in every student the invaluable organizational skills required to
successfully prepare for seventh grade and beyond.
Each section is outlined here in the order they should appear. Each section
also details the necessary documents that should be contained therein. As
always, it is important to realize that every student assumes responsibility
for the contents of his or her binder. It is up to each individual student to
ensure that all the required material is included. Each student is encouraged
to frequently check the Model Binder in class to make sure that his or her
Binder is complete and up-to-date.
Sections:
Before the First Section: (as you open your binder)
This 6th Grade Math Binder Criteria Sheet should be in this section. You
do not need a tab for this section !
Section I: Daily Opener Questions
All worksheets handed out in class as the daily opener, should be in this
section and completed daily.
Section 2: Table of Contents, Handouts, Class Work/Notes and Blank
Loose-Leaf Paper
At the beginning of this section you will have a running table of contents.
This will keep all the papers in this section organized. All notes taken in
class, every handout and all completed class work will also be stored in this
section. If you were absent, or for any reason did not receive a handout or
worksheet, it is your responsibility to get a copy from your teachers at the
beginning of the next class. Finally, your blank loose-leaf paper should be
placed in this section so that you have a place in which to take notes and
complete class work.
Section 3: Homework
First paper in this sections should be you r homework criteria sheet. All
completed homework assignments should also be stored in this section.
Section 4: Vocabulary
You will be given blank vocabulary sheets for this section. All vocabulary
throughout the year should be in this section.
Section 5: References
Any reference sheet given throughout the year should be put in this section.
Binder Evaluation:
Binders will be evaluated at designated times during each marking period.
Binders will be evaluated based on effort of completeness (contains all
required material), and overall neatness and organization. The binder is
designed to be an important organizational tool, but it should also be an
easy grade! Simply by following directions, keeping the material current,
and showing evidence of organization, you can get a very good grade with
minimal extra effort! Grades are based on a ten-point scale.
***This is one of the easiest grades you will get in my class
because it involves almost no work on your part! Simply put your
work where we tell you and leave it there so that it's all together.
It is not a coincidence that those who consistently get all their
points on a binder check do exceptionally well in Math overall.