Math expectations
Expectations of a Day in Mrs. Walther’s Math Class:
1. Come in quietly, sit down, and fill in your planner.
2. Begin working on Daily Math – ORANGE paper. Look at the board for examples.
3. After attendance (about 3 min. after the bell rings) we will begin correcting the previous day’s assignment. You will correct only with a RED pen.
4. Count up your total number incorrect and write it at the top of the page and circle it. You will receive a 3, 2, or 1 as a score indicating your level of understanding on this lesson.
a. If you receive a 1 on any assignment you will be asked to redo the assignment to help you relearn the lesson.
b. If you DID NOT complete your assignment, you need to show me BEFORE we start correcting and explain your reasoning. This will result in a late assignment – late work puts you behind your peers, do your best to get all work completed on time throughout the school year. The late assignment is due the next day.
c. Previous day review and answer any questions.
5. Begin the next lesson.
a. We will go through the lesson together and do Guided Practice problems in class.
b. Independent Practice problems or worksheet problems is your assignment in every lesson.
c. ALL assignments are due the next school day.
6. YOU MUST ALWAYS SHOW ALL WORK FOR EVERY QUESTION ON EVERY ASSIGNMENT/ASSESSMENT.
a. Remember to reference the Selected Answers in the back of the book to see if you’re on the right track.
7. When you finish your assignment, you work on something MATH related.
a. Daily Math, Study Vocabulary/Notes, Multiplication/Division Facts, H.O.T Problems,
Extra Practice Problems, Power Up!, or Spiral Review from a previous lesson
8. Daily Math – ORANGE sheets will be due EVERY FRIDAY unless told otherwise.
9. NEVER tear any pages out of your workbook.
10. If you lose your workbook, you will need to buy a new one.
11. Smile, have confidence, ask questions - we’re going to have a fun year learning Math!
EVERY DAY MATERIALS:
1. Math Book/Binder/PURPLE Notebook/PURPLE Composition Notebook
2. 2 Pencils/Eraser/RED Pen/High-Lighter/Planner
3. Daily Math