Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What does my child learn in the Resource Center?
2. What homework assignments does my child need to complete?
3. How do you grade my child?
4. What help can my child get with the Everyday Math Program?
5. What is the weekly Reading Response Log?
6. What are Word Wall Words?

What does my child learn in the Resource Center?

If your child is coming to resource room for 4th grade math, your child is 
getting the same Everyday Math level but at an appropriate pace for 
him/her.  Reading and Writing also models the mainstream but is supplemented 
with different drills, strategies and exercises to help improve 
reading/writing performance.

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What homework assignments does my child need to complete?

Your child needs to complete my Math, Reading, Writing, and 
Language arts homework if they have resource room with me for those 
subjects.  If your child, for any reason, completes mainstream homework for 
those subjects, I will accept it as extra credit.  In addition, your child 
is responsible for completing all Social Studies, Science, and Health 
homework assigned from the mainstream.

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How do you grade my child?

I include many aspects into my grading to provide a well-rounded picture of 
my students:  Quizzes are 30%, Homework is 25%, Class work is 25%, 
participation in class 10% and attitude/behavior 10%.  Borderline students 
(ex:  89%) will generally be pushed up to the next grade if they show effort 
in their classwork.

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What help can my child get with the Everyday Math Program?

As a parent, you can review the Parent Letters sent home at the beginning of 
every Unit.  Also, you and your child can read the Student Reference Manual 
(hard copy textbook) provided for students to help them review and learn 
concepts.  Students can even view and play games at the math websites 
located on my Links page.

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What is the weekly Reading Response Log?

It is the sheet due every Thursday where students log Mon., Tues., Wed.,and 
Thurs. 20-minute readings.  
All columns must be filled in as well as writing something learned in the 
reading that proves understanding.

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What are Word Wall Words?

Word Wall words are the 5 words given usually every week that your child 
must memorize.  These are not words that follow the general spelling rules 
and need to be remembered by sight.

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