Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- What are classroom expectations?
- What is the homework policy?
- What is the grading policy?
- How can I get extra help?
- How do I study for a test or quiz?
- What do I do if I am absent?
What are classroom expectations?
Treat everyone respectfully. This includes teachers, students,
substitutes and any visitors to the classroom. Be respectful of
other's property, always asking permission to borrow items.
Participate properly by raising your hand and waiting patiently.
Come to class prepared with the required materials every day.
Arrive at class on time.
What is the homework policy?
Homework is given on a daily basis and is due the next day. A
one-day grace period will be given for half-credit. I am looking
for responsibility and effort, not necessarily accuracy. You
must show all work and complete the assignment in pencil to
receive full credit. Homework should not take more
than 20 minutes to complete.
Remember, just like any sport, you must practice math to ensure
understanding!
What is the grading policy?
10% - Homework
15% - Performance Assessments, including graded homework, pop
quizzes, projects, Do Now and Exit Card activities.
30% - Minor Assessments
45% - Major Assessments
See Grading Policy Handout for additional information.
How can I get extra help?
I am available after school at least once per week and by
appointment.
How do I study for a test or quiz?
1. Do Problems!! Math is NOT a spectator sport! Just like any
sport, you must spend time practicing to improve. You MUST work
problems to ensure understanding.
a. Rework problems from quizzes, especially problems you got
wrong.
b. Rework homework problems. Focus on problems you did not
understand.
c. Cover up the solutions to example problems in your text and
see if you can solve them. Check your work against the solution
given in the text.
d. Complete odd problems from your text book. Answers for odd
problems are in the back of your text so you can check your
understanding.
e. Use recommended websites to review and complete problems -
especially coolmath.com.
f. Create a "test" for yourself and have a family
member or friend check your work.
2. Review your class notes daily before beginning your
homework. Take time to make sure you understand all vocabulary.
Create flash cards to test yourself.
3. Begin studying several days before a test or quiz. By
reviewing a little each day, you can complete a review of all the
material prior to the test. Also, it will allow you time to seek
extra help if needed.
4. Look up concepts that you are having difficulty with in the
text book. There are many examples that in the text that will
help you recall the steps for solution of a problem.
What do I do if I am absent?
Check this website for homework that you miss or call a friend.
Upon return, copy the notes you missed from the teacher's
notebook or a classmate. If you are absent the day of a quiz or
test, plan to stay after school to make-up the missed quiz/test.
It is your responsibility to make up missed work, including
quizzes and tests.