Agenda Workbook Buckle Down Book Binder Calculator Pencils Grade Distribution
-Homework (10%): Nightly Assignments, Math Facts
-Classwork (30%): Participation/Effort, Do Nows, Binder Checks
-Formal Assessments (60%): Test and Quizzes Homework Policy
Homework is graded for COMPLETION. We go over the HW each day at the beginning of class.
2 points: HW is complete 1 Point: Half or more complete 0 Points: Less than half complete or missing. Binder Expectations
Binders are expected to be kept organized and neat. Binder Checks will occur 1-2 times a trimester.
* teacher will give students several days to prepare for a binder check. Participation & Effort Grade
Students will be given a grade at the end of the trimester for Participation and Effort. They will receive a score out of 3 for each of the following categories. The rubric can be found on the back of this sheet.
- Participation - Cooperative - Attitude/Effort Partnerships - Active Learning - Prepared for class Academic Intervention Club (AIC)
Students will be placed in AIC if they receive a 60% or below in homework for any core class. AIC is held during recess Tuesday Friday, and students are to stay for the entire week AND until their HW average Is above a 60%. Parents will be notified when their child is in AIC.
Study Skills
Studying for tests/quizzes is essential for growing and progressing in this math class. It is expected that students study for several nights before an upcoming test or quiz. Math Facts Multiplication Fluency is an essential skill for 5 th and 6 th grade math.
-Students will be required to complete 25 minutes of Math Facts a week.
- Math Facts Logs must be signed at the end of each week (due Fridays)
- Math Facts quizzes will be given to track Progress
- If a students can complete 100 math facts in 2 minutes they will be EXEMPT from math facts for the rest of the year. Communication
I will do MY VERY BEST to make sure that there is open communication with parents about their childs success in my class.
DO NOT HESISTATE to contact me if you have any questions or concerns
Email: Amanda.karich@rak12.org Phone: (610)-983-4080 ext 2203 Team Weebly: http://rabernini.weebly.com