Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- How often do you give homework?
- Why are some assignments marked 1-3 or 1-5?
- Can I use pen?
- What do I need to bring to class each day?
- Why do we need colored pencils?
- If I have questions, how can I find you?
- My mom wants to ask you a question. How can she find you?
- How often are tests given in this class?
- How often are quizzes given in this class?
- Why do you have this web site?
- Why are some grades written in green?
- What are the sections of my binder?
How often do you give homework?
Homework is given daily. It will be rare that you will not have homework on
a given day. This also means you will have homework on Friday!
Why are some assignments marked 1-3 or 1-5?
The first number (1 in this case) indicates the quarter the assignment is
given and due. The 1 means first quarter (a 2 will mean 2nd quarter, 3 is
third, 4 is fourth).
The second number indicates the assignment. For example, the 3 represents
the third assignment of that kind. Test 1-3 is given in the first quarter
and
is the third test in that quarter. You will also have a Quiz 1-3 and a
Weekly
Assignment 1-3...which are all in the first quarter and the third
quiz and the third weekly assignment for that quarter.
Can I use pen?
No. You may only use pencil in math class. You may NOT use colored pencils
for written assignments.
What do I need to bring to class each day?
Each day you should have
(1) class workbooks
(2) white class binder
(3) pencil & eraser
(4) spare pencil & eraser
(5) colored pencils
(6) looseleaf (wide-ruled only)
(7) ruler
Why do we need colored pencils?
We will create graphs in this class and color parts of different items. You
will need the colored pencils to bring life to your graph or picture.
If I have questions, how can I find you?
You may e-mail me at tracey.martinez@stpsb.org if you have questions about
an assignment. I check my e-mail a various times through the day and evening.
My mom wants to ask you a question. How can she find you?
Your parents may e-mail me at tracey.martinez@stpsb.org for information.
They may also call the school at (985)626-4428 and leave a message for me.
How often are tests given in this class?
Tests are given about approximately every 5-10 days. You will always be
informed at least two days prior to a test.
How often are quizzes given in this class?
Quizzes are given sporadically. Sometimes quizzes may be announced to the
class; sometimes they may not be announced. Many times I will put a pop quiz
announcement in the homework section of the website. If you check it daily,
you may find some information someone else may not find if he/she does not
check it daily.
Why do you have this web site?
I take the time to maintain a web site so students and their parents can
stay informed with my class. If a student is absent, the assignment is
listed! If a student forgot to write the assignment in their book, it is
listed! Basically, there is NO REASON for a student not to have an
assignment completed when he/she arrives in my class!
Why are some grades written in green?
I use different colored ink for different types of assignments. Green is
used for tests and projects, purple is used for quiz grades, red is for
homework and classwork. This helps you know what weight each assignment
carries.
What are the sections of my binder?
1. Info (Information)
2. HW/CW (Homework/Classwork)
3. Daily Math
4. TPQ (Tests, Projects, Quizzes)
5. Calculator How-To's