Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- What will we be doing in this class?
- If I am absent, how do I find out what I missed?
- When will make-up tests/quizzes be given?
- How will I use my three-ring binder in this class?
- What is the Basic Skills Test?
What will we be doing in this class?
We will be BUSY with a variety of learning activities each week. Daily
"warm-ups" may be in the form of a lesson review, puzzle, brainteaser, or
game. Math concepts are often introduced through large or small
group "labs" and are reinforced with individual practice as well as small
group activities and assignments. Our curriculum is based on Oklahoma's
Priority Academic Student Skills (P.A.S.S.) objectives for math. We also
emphasize the concepts and skills tested on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills
(ITBS) which is administered in March.
If I am absent, how do I find out what I missed?
You may check the day's assignment from my TeacherWeb page on the DCMS
website. From http://www.deercreek.k12.ok.us/ms click on "Mrs. Graybill"
and then on "Assignments".
Another option would be to call the homework hotline or you can phone a
friend and have him or her bring you the assignment, or see me if you know
ahead of time that you will miss class.
When will make-up tests/quizzes be given?
Make-up tests/quizzes should be completed as soon as possible after you
return to school, typically after school. Remember, you are generally
allowed one day for each day of an absence to get make-up work turned in and
tests/quizzes taken; however, special arrangements may be made with the
teacher. Tell me ahead of time when you will be staying to make up a
test or quiz.
How will I use my three-ring binder in this class?
I expect you to bring your three-ring binder to class every day. You will
have four sections: Mathletics, Notes, Assignments, and Quizzes/Tests. I
expect you to keep all handouts, assignments, and graded tests/quizzes in
order by category. You will keep your daily Mathletics pages, which
serve as "warm-ups" for each day. You will record lesson notes and practice
problems in your Notes Section. You will keep all assignments from the
textbook and worksheets in your Assignments Section. Notebook checks will
be made randomly.
Using your math three-ring binder also greatly facilitates preparation for
tests/quizzes and eliminates questions about grades on specific assignments.
What is the Basic Skills Test?
The Basic Skills Test is a test on basic computation skills (addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals). The test
will be given each nine-week period for a test grade. The first problem
missed will count off 20%, the second problem missed will count off 10%, and
the remainder of the problems will be weighted according to the number of
problems on the test. Any student who does not receive a perfect score on
the test may retake the test once a week throughout the nine-week period
until a 100% is achieved. The test will be given three times in class with
subsequent tests given outside of class time.