MRS. PORCELLI - GRADE 6 MATH & EVERYDAY MATH

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Starting out in a new school will give you a chance to challenge yourself in 
a new environment. If you follow these tips you will enjoy your years at 
Marlboro Middle School.....

1.       Always do your best. Never cheat yourself.

2.       Be kind to each other. Treat other people the way you would like to
         be treated.

3.       Respect school property. Marlboro Middle School is our school.  It 
         is a beautiful building.  Let’s all be proud to be here.

4.       Be prepared for class. Have your materials ready.

5.       Be on time for school and classes. Promptness is very important, 
         not just in school, but for your future.

6.       Be involved in your school.  Don’t sit back.  Get involved in 
         everything you can.

7.       Set high standards for yourself. Don’t allow others to talk you 
         into doing things that you know are wrong.

8.       Make your family proud of you. One great gift you can give your 
         parents is to be successful in school. You are our future.

Getting Organized

One of the most important things you can do to be successful in middle 
school is get organized. Here are some tips to help you get started.....

1. Use your agenda (assignment book). Write down all of your assignments
   for each subject every day.

2. Keep your locker neat. A messy locker can slow you down and make you late 
   for class.

3. Set up a place for each subject in your notebook. This way you will 
   always know where your work is.

4. Set up a special homework time each day. Create a study area at home.

5. Be sure you understand your assignments. If you have a question, ask.

STUDY TIPS:

Develop your own study method and style. Begin with the right mindset-
believe in yourself and trust the fact that you have taken good notes and 
participated in class throughout the year.  
Think about what you've been doing throughout the year to study. Validate 
your class and homework notes-they are your own words. Use a highlighter and 
key in on vocabulary because they are the primary focus of questions on most 
exams. Along the same lines, remember that homework is not to be dreaded. It 
is actually a great way to study.

The more you work at homework assignments, not rush through them as a waste 
of time, and then use the content of homework to participate in your class 
as 'practice,' you are studying for those end of course tests that other 
kids worry about. You are already prepared.

Figure out your best study time. Is it early in the morning, just after 
breakfast, before bed? 
 
Figure out a place to study. Is it in your room or that 'quiet room' at the 
public library?

Get rid of all distractions. A boyfriend or a girlfriend can be great 
people, but they aren't taking your test. They need to give you space and 
respect your study time. Don't sell yourself short. Let's take this 
suggestion into the 21st century and remove all distracting technology from 
your midst-there goes the TV, iPod, Zune, cell phone and emails that 
say "you've got mail,"

Don't put off until tomorrow what you should have done yesterday! Remember, 
those who procrastinate probably can't spell it. 
 
Study with a friend who shares your interest in learning and being 
successful! Become each other's tutor and try to "teach the test." When you 
explain something aloud to someone else, you are 'using the content,' and it 
becomes more and more a part of your very being.

Remember how important your teacher is in your study life. Take time to 
discuss your problem areas with your teachers. Their suggestions will be 
right on the money.

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MRS. PORCELLI - GRADE 6 MATH & EVERYDAY MATH

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