Q & A

1. How often should I expect homework in math ?
2. Why does my child not bring home his/her textbooks?
3. How are grades averaged in math class?
4. When are tests returned and where are they kept?
5. How often do you give a test?

How often should I expect homework in math ?

     The students will have some form of math homework each 
night! It will be located in the homework section of the students 
binder.
     

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Why does my child not bring home his/her textbooks?

Your child does have math and science textbooks which he/she uses 
in class each day. Because their backpacks are so heavy, they are 
given everything that they need to be able to complete homework.  
For example, in math they are give notes, with examples and 
practice problems. If you are not sure how to help your child 
with a particular problem that was assigned in class, refer to 
the notes section of the binder.  There you will find everything 
that you need to help your child if your child has done HIS/HER 
JOB and has taken good notes. If you find it is a problem, please 
email me and let me know so that we can help your child get what 
he/she needs.  I will send home a textbook at a parent's request. 
This request must be in writing, and the book must be returned at 
the end of the year, or you will be required to pay for the book. 

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How are grades averaged in math class?

In math, daily work/binder/HOMEWORK check counts as 10% of the grade, 
quizzes are 25%, tests are 45%, AND 9 WEEKS EXAM IS 20%.  The majority of a student's 
grades will be quizzes, with large tests being every few weeks.  
This means that he/she may only have 2-3 tests in a 9 weeks so 
he/she may need to study notes nightly and review missed quiz 
questions to be better prepared for the test.

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When are tests returned and where are they kept?

All tests are normally returned within 1 week. They 
will be kept in the TEST section of their binder.  Projects may take longer to grade.

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How often do you give a test?

There is normally a quiz every week, and a test every 2 to 3 
weeks in math class. TESTS/QUIZZES ARE ALWAYS ON A FRIDAY UNLESS ANNOUNCED 
IN CLASS!

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