Students took their first math Benchmark test covering Units 1 and 2 on Friday, October 5. Scores were not too good with only 20 of my 100 students passing. Wednesday, October 10, we worked in groups and as a class to review and prepare to retake the test. Friday, October 12, students retook the test and will receive the higher of their two grades. So look for these on I-Parent after the weekend.
Here is another good website that can help your student practice multiplication and division. Give it a try and let me know what you think. www.aaaknow.com
Need help explaining math to your student? Here are two sites that you might use. The first one is from our textbook publisher and you need no password; www.go.hrw.com The second one is free until October 31 and requires the use of a password. It is www.Hotmath.com and the password is peach.
Hope this will give you and your student some help.
McCleskey Middle School
2007-2008
http://mccleskeyms.typepad.com/cordle/
Homework Hotline Number is 770-795-5720
Course Content
(Textbook: Holt Mathematics; Course 1 $54.95 and GPS Worktext replacement cost $9.95)
Unit 1 Data Analysis Unit 6 Scale Factor & Measurement
Unit 2 Factors & Multiples Unit 7 Solids & Measurement
Unit 3 A Fractions & Decimals Unit 8 Direct Proportion
Unit 3 B Rations, Percents & Circle graphs Unit 9 Probability
Unit 4 One Step Equations Unit 10 Extend & Review
Unit 5 Symmetry & Plane Figures
Evaluation
A. A home assignment is an extension of the classroom and is assigned in conjunction with classroom instruction. Students are expected to complete each home assignment.
B. Students will demonstrate their understanding by in-class discussions, completion of class work and daily warm-ups.
C. Unassisted quizzes will be given between major tests.
D. Unit tests will be given at the conclusion of each topic. There will be a cumulative final at the end of the year. These tests are intended to measure mastery of skills.
Grading Procedures
A. Home Assignments 10%
B. Class work and Quizzes 30%
C. Tests 40%
D. Accelerated Math 10%
E. Notebook/Math Challenges 10%
Other Information
A. Work is “on time” when it is completed and the student has it ready to turn in on the assigned date and time. Late work will be accepted according to the Student Handbook in the Agenda.
B. Students are expected to record their assignments in their agendas on a daily basis.
C. Students are expected to report to class on time and with the necessary supplies.
D. Students are expected to call the Homework Hotline or a classmate to get any missed work.
E. Great online resource: www.go.hrw.com
The above syllabus is subject to change in order to accommodate classes which may need less or additional time on a unit. Classes will be notified when a change is made.
Thanks to Nic Rogers for sharing this site with me. Great way to practice multiplication! Here it is www.coolmath-games.com! Take at look and have some fun at the same time.
