- Do I have homework?
- When are tests given?
- Where do I go for help?
- Where can parents check for graded papers?
- What are the textbooks for Math?
- What is Daily Math?
- What materials do I bring to Math class?
- How can I get additional practice and prepare for I-Leap testing in April?
- How do I prepare for Math tests?
Do I have homework?
Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday. Students write
their assignments in their student planner and the assignments
are also posted on this website. There are generally no homework
assignments on the weekend except when special projects are
assigned.
When are tests given?
Most tests and quizzes are given on a Thursday or Friday, however
students are notified several days in advance of a test or quiz
and test dates are posted on the website.
Where do I go for help?
Mrs. Perrett is available Wednesday & Thursday during B lunch for
math tutoring. You must obtain a pass from Mrs. Perrett in order
to get by the lunch duty teacher and come to Room 314 for
tutoring. In addition, you may make an appointment with Mrs.
Perrett before school for additional help. If you are stuck on a
particular homework assignment, check your "notes" section of
your binder, look for examples in McDougall/Littell textbook or
check the "links" portion of the website for additional websites
that will have examples of the concept we are studying.
Where can parents check for graded papers?
All graded work is to be placed in the "graded paper"
section of the student's binder. Students should also record
their grades in their student planner. Usually all quizzes and
tests are returned on a Monday. Also, students & parents may
check STI the online grading system. For access you may check
with the administration for your password.
What are the textbooks for Math?
We are using two Math textbooks. The McDougall-Littell Math
Course 2 is to be kept at home for home use. Students will be
given assignments periodically out of that text. This text is a
great resource for extra practice or explanation of concepts
being taught in class. Use the table of contents and search for
the topic we are studying. The Connected Math guide
books are kept inside the student's binder and are given out for
each unit that we are currently studying.
What is Daily Math?
Daily Math is usually a 5 problem assignment taken off of the
board and done in the student's binder during the first 5 - 10
minutes of class. This is graded at the end of the week and
includes skills that are review as well as new concepts that we
are studying. It contains problem solving as well
as basic fundamental mathematical skills. The class orally
checks each problem daily. If a student is absent, he or she
must make up the Daily Math missed by checking the absent
binder. Daily Math is extremely important and must be taken
seriously by each student to sustain their overall mathematical
skills and ultimately insure success.
What materials do I bring to Math class?
All work is kept in a 2 inch binder with looseleaf paper and 5
dividers labeled:
HOMEWORK, DAILY MATH, CLASSWORK, NOTES, & GRADED PAPERS
The Connected Math guide book is kept in the front of the
binder. Math Binders are to be brought to class each day along
with 2 sharpened pencils and a red pen. Graph paper will be used
periodically but students will be nofified in advance
when this is needed.
How can I get additional practice and prepare for I-Leap testing in April?
The Louisiana Pass website
http://www.louisianapass.org/
contains all types of math problems that may be included on the I-
Leap test in April. This is a great way to practice and gives
immediate feedback on each problem.
How do I prepare for Math tests?
Homework assignments, classwork labsheets and activities, notes,
and past quizzes or tests should be kept in binder and are great
study guides for upcoming tests. Prepare by reworking problems,
studying notes and vocabulary given, and using the McDougall-
Littell text for additional practice on concepts we are
studying. Test dates and material being tested are posted on web
and in class.