About the Class

My Philosophy

    I believe that all children can succeed in mathematics with the proper environment.  This environment needs to be nurturing, enriching, and non-threatening.  My classroom meets these needs through the use of cooperative grouping, challenging and probing questions and problems, and extensive use of language through written and spoken word.

Attendance/Punctuality

    Students are expected to arrive on time for each class.  Absence from a class for any reason does not excuse a student from his/her responsibility for class work and homework.  Students are expected to show the teacher the assignment no later than the day after he/she returns to school. If a student is absent the day of an exam, he/she is expected to take the exam upon returning to class.

Assessment

    The student's final quarter average will be a representation of academic performance in class.  Tests, quizzes and homework will be used to determine the final quarter grade.  The final quarter grade is broken down as follows:  55% tests, 35% quizzes and 10% homework.

Homework

    Homework will be assigned on a regular basis.  Assignments should be written in the planner and completed in the student's math notebook.  All problems and solutions should be written out in a clear and organized fashion.  A list of answers is not acceptable.  Homework will be checked daily and will count for 10% of the quarter grade. 

Extra help

    Extra help is available to any student who has shown an honest effort in class and has completed his/her homework to the best of his/her ability.