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- What are the standards (or rules) for doing math homework?
- What are the policies for math homework?
- What are the rules of conduct for math class?
- When are you available for extra help?
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What are the standards (or rules) for doing math homework?
Homework & Class Work Standards for TPS 7 & 8 Math:
Here's what you need to do in order to do well on your homework assignments
and get the most out of the course. If you ever have questions about these,
be sure to ask!
1. Be Neat!
„« Your writing must be clear, legible, in pencil or pen and with clean
erasures or neat cross-outs.
„« Your paper must be standard-sized, lined, 3-hole punched looseleaf,
clean and not wrinkled or torn.
2. Be Complete!
ć Copy the problem, including any diagrams.
ć Show your work. If you must use a calculator, keypunch what you've
already written on paper. If you do the work mentally, write what you think.
ć If you can't complete a problem, WRITE about it ... how far you got
with it, what you know about it, what you tried to solve it, etc.
ć When correcting, show your corrections to the problems you got wrong
in a different color.
3. Be Well-Organized!
ľ Start each day's assignment at the top of the page.
ľ At the top of the first page, write your name, the date, the
section of the textbook for this assignment, and the assignment itself (Ex.
Problem #s).
ľ Write each problem # in the margin. If you work the problem top-
down, leave space to the right of the problem for corrections or notes. If
you work the problem left-to-right, leave space below the problem for
corrections or notes.
ľ Note your answers by drawing an oval or box around them,
underlining them, or highlighting them.
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What are the policies for math homework?
Homework in math is extremely important for the student to practice and
fully absorb concepts covered in the classroom. In order to understand,
retain and master each new concept, it is essential for the
student to perform a number of practice problems.
On average, homework will be assigned approximately three times per week.
Although it would be very beneficial to do more math homework, it is hoped
each student will realize that this is a reasonable balance of work that can
be accomplished each week.
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Following are the homework policies for 7th and 8th grade math classes.
1. Each homework assignment is to be completed by the following school
day. This is most important for the student to derive maximum benefit from
doing the homework. If the homework is delayed beyond when the concept is
covered in class, this benefit is often lost.
2. If you get stuck and are unable to finish your homework, you are asked to
document why. This can include what approaches you tried and which
classmates you called for help.
3. If homework is not handed in on time, you will receive a 0 (zero) for
that assignment. If you miss handing in three assignments per term, you will
receive an after-school detention.
4. Homework will count 25-40% of the student's math grade for each
term. This percentage varies depending on the grade level and the number of
tests completed in the term.
5. Homework can be handed in late if accompanied by a reasonable excuse
(such as absence from school). The absent student remains responsible for:
- Completing all missed homework within a reasonable period of
returning,
- Correcting their late homework, and
- Consulting their teacher about any questions or problems on the
missed concepts.
6. Homework that is not handed in within a reasonable period (1-2 days
or the corresponding # of days absent) will receive a grade of zero (0%) on
that assignment (normal grade = 95%).
It is very important for the student to understand the importance of this
point in terms of its affect on the term grade. Each assignment not
completed can lower the student's term grade by 1-2%, depending on the
number of assignments in that term.
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What are the rules of conduct for math class?
How Mr. Brown asks you to behave in Math class:
1. Show Respect!! ... to everyone and to your school ... at all times!
Show respect to your classmates, to yourself, to your schoolwork, to the
teachers and staff, to your books, to your locker and to the school itself.
2. Be on time and be prepared for every class! That means have your
homework completed and with you, have the materials you need for class with
you, and be in your assigned seat on time.
3. Homework is due the next school day!
4. Questions on how to solve ANY math problem are GOOD! (There are no
embarrassing questions. If you're not quite sure, ASK! If you didn't quite
get it, ASK! When you ask a question, you often help others who are still
hesitant to ask a question about the same thing..
5. Class discussion will focus on how to solve problems, not on the
right or wrong answer. Learning different ways to solve problems from others
is a good
thing.
6. Class discussions will be done respectfully. While one person
speaks, the rest of us will listen, respectfully.
7. Neatness and organization are NOT an option; they are required in
your class work, in your homework and in your math binder.
8. If you miss some math work for any reason, it is up to you to catch
up. Find out what you missed, write it in your planner, finisg it and hand
it in the next day.
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When are you available for extra help?
Coming in for extra help is a GREAT way to learn a concept that is troubling
you. I try to reserve mornings at 7:30, Monday through Thursday, for
students to come in for help. Often however, other meetings are also
scheduled at these times. Therefore it is best to schedule your meeting in
advance. At a minimum, you should check with me the day before to be sure I
am available the next morning.
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