Ms. Goodhue

Mathematics  Grade 6

2012-2013

 CLASS EXPECTATIONS, HOMEWORK, AND GRADING POLICIES

 

SUPPLIES:   You will need to bring your Math supplies to class everyday. You MUST use a pencil for all math assignments.  

          Supplies needed for Math Class:

               Assignment Notebook (used for all classes)

               Pencils with erasers (not mechanical!!)

               One 1-1/2" Red Three Ring Hard Cover Binder with pockets

               Set of 6 Dividers (with tabs)

               White lined notebook paper 

     The textbook is:    Prentice Hall: Mathematics-Course 1     ©2004     ISBN 0-13-063136-1 

     You will be assigned a textbook.  You are responsible for keeping it in good condition and returning it at the end of the school year.  Keep it covered with a jumbo book cover.  The math book should be kept at home; since it is very heavy, you do not have carry it back and forth each day. We have a few extra copies in class for use in school.  You can access many additional features of the textbook on the Prentice Hall Web site.  Log on to   www.PHSchool.com   and use the   Web Code aak-0099   (see textbook page xxiii for more codes).  Parts of the student textbook, as well as activities, videos, and practice quizzes are available. 

HOMEWORK:   Homework will be assigned in math class every day.  You must complete the entire assignment in pencil, and show all of your work with each problem for full credit.  Assignments are due the day after they are assigned unless otherwise noted in class.  Homework completed on time and to the best of your ability will be given 4 out of a possible 4 points.  Homework that is incomplete or which displays a lack of effort will be given a 3 or 2 out of four points, depending on its quality. Homework turned in one day late will be given 1/2 credit (2 points); and homework turned in two days late will be given 1/4 credit (1 point), if they are done to the best of your ability.  Homework will not be accepted after two days late, with the exception of absences from school. Homework will occasionally be graded with a letter or percentage grade.

    In addition to daily homework assignments, you will be completing a weekly "Problem of the Week" ("POW").  These assignments will be given at the beginning of the week and will be due the following Monday.  These are longer problem-solving questions with more than one step required to find the answer.  In most cases, you will need to explain your answers in writing.  You will have the opportunity to ask questions on the problem in class during the week you are working on it.  "POW”s will also be penalized for lateness following the same guidelines as homework assignments.  “POW”s are designed to help develop your problem solving skills.

     Projects will be assigned once per quarter.  These long-term assignments will be based on the content being covered in class at the time they are assigned.  Interim due dates or a schedule will be given in order to help you plan and complete the project on time.  Late projects will also follow the homework guidelines.

     Homework is almost always listed on the web.  If you forget your assignment notebook or are not sure if you have copied an assignment correctly, you can check the Web Site.  It can be accessed through the Rockport Middle School Web Site, under Faculty & Staff or at:

               http://teacherweb.com/MA/RockportMiddleSchool/MsGoodhue6thGradeMath

BINDER:   Your math binder must be kept neat and organized.  All of your work will be kept in the specified sections of this notebook.  Your binder will be checked at least twice per quarter and will be given a grade. You will have advance notice of binder checks to give you the opportunity to put your notebook in order.

GRADING:   Your grade will be based on the following topics and percentages:

CONTACT INFO:   Feel free to contact me at any time with any questions or comments you may have. I can be reached by e-mail at:  jgoodhue@rpk12.org   or by phone at the middle school office:  (978) 546-1250.