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Effective Math Class Procedures & Guidelines

Stay organized with Mrs. Mack and Mrs. Trace's math class procedures including HW submission, correction policies, grading system, and online resources for a successful 8th-grade math experience.

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Effective Math Class Procedures & Guidelines

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  1. Math 8 Mrs. Mack and Mrs. Trace

  2. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES • Homework is due at the beginning of the period the day after it is assigned. • Homework is to remain in a spiral notebook and will be checked for: • Completeness with all work shown • Work completed in pencil only and is in the proper format • Problems accurately corrected with all mistakes fixed.

  3. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES • Students will correct all mistakesbefore an assignment is given full credit. • Students will complete a chapter notes handout in class during each lesson. The notes presented in class are also on Google Drive, in case of absence. • This course covers the Common Core State Standards for 8th grade mathematics.

  4. LATE WORK POLICY • It is the student's responsibility to show the teacher any make-up work for credit and to refer to the class website for notes when absent. • Absent work that is received before the Chapter Test will be given full credit. • Late work that is received before the Chapter Test will be given half credit.

  5. EXAMPLE OF CALENDAR Name _________________________ Period__________ CHAPTER 1 – FOUNDATIONS OF ALGEBRA

  6. GRADES BASED ON • Quizzes – 1-2 quizzes per chapter • Chapter Tests - If a student does poorly, the test may be retaken once a review assignment is completed and a permission slip is signed. • Cumulative Exams - Comprehensive tests will be given after every few chapters.

  7. GRADES BASED ON • Quizzes, Tests and Cumulative Exams will be given during class. Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a score of zero on the exam or assignment.

  8. GRADES BASED ON • Daily Homework - See chapter calendars, parent signature is required before the test if any assignments were late or missing • Letter of Appeal - may be submitted at the conclusion of each grading period

  9. GRADES BASED ON Weighted Grading System • Tests . . . . . . . . . . . 50% • Homework . . . . . . . 30% • Quizzes . . . . . . . . . 20% Please check the Aeries portal frequently!! http://portal.ovsd.org

  10. ONLINE TEXTBOOK • http://bigideasmath.com The online textbook provides access to the Dynamic eBook, Skills Review Handbook, Basic Skills Handbook, Multi-Language Glossary, Game Closet, Graphic Organizers, Math Tool Paper, Real-life Stem Videos, and suggested Apps to download.

  11. GOOGLE DRIVE • Students can login to their OVSD Google Drive account to access many resources for our class, including the homework solutions, completed notes packets, blank notes packets, homework calendars, worksheets, retake permission slips, and many other important documents.

  12. CLASS WEBSITE • http://www.edline.net/pages/ springview/Classes/TraceMack The class website provides a general overview our classes and expectations.

  13. SUPPLIES • Plenty of Pencils with Erasers!!! Mechanical pencils are preferred Don’t forget replacement leads • Plenty of Red Pens!!! • Spiral Notebooks – 8½ by 11, college ruled, perforated edges • Paper – Lined, 8½ by 11, 3-hole punched • Graph Paper

  14. SUPPLIES • Straight Edge – Ruler or protractor • Scientific Calculator – no graphing calculators • Yellow Hi-Liter • 3” by 5” Index Cards – to make study cards for extra credit • Blue or black ballpoint pens • Colored pencils

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