Ms. Cappelletto
Middle School Math
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:
A white board on the side of
the room will list, for each class, the following:
- Focus (the topic of the day’s lesson)
- Essential question (which the students should be
able to answer by the end of class)
- Homework assignment (to be written in the
student’s planner)
- Notes such as upcoming test, materials needed
for the next class, etc.
Students are expected to be
in their seats by the time the tardy bell rings, with everything they need for
class (sharpened pencil, binder with paper, workbook, and completed homework
assignment).
Students are expected to
take notes in class. The day’s notes
should begin with the focus and essential question and include all the examples
reviewed in class.
All homework assignments
will be from the workbook (and occasionally from a hand-out). Textbooks will be used only in the classroom
and will not be assigned to individual students. However, a student may request a copy to keep at home, as long as
supplies last.
GRADING:
- 50% Tests
(Tests are always announced.
The day prior to a test, students are given practice questions to help them
prepare)
- 30% Homework, classwork, class participation
- 20% Quizzes (Quizzes are usually unannounced. They may be based on the previous night’s homework or on the current day’s lesson).
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HOMEWORK:
Homework will be assigned
every night except on Fridays and test days.
Homework will be graded as
follows:
·
100% - All problems
completed on time and work shown.
- 10% deducted for each day of unexcused lateness,
up to 3 days
- 0% - Homework not completed within 3 days unless
excused
- Partial credit for incomplete assignments
- No credit for answers only
Students unable to complete
assignment due to illness or family emergency need to bring a note from home;
the assignment will then be due the next day with no penalty.
Students absent from school
need to complete missed assignments within three days.