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Welcome to Math!

Welcome to Math!. Mrs. Hecker Room 168 E-mail: jhecker@d41.org Teacher website: http://jhecker.d41teachers.org Voicemail: 630-534-7486. Goals for the Year:. Writing across the curriculum Quick writes, journaling, exit slips

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Welcome to Math!

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  1. Welcome to Math! Mrs. Hecker Room 168 E-mail: jhecker@d41.org Teacher website: http://jhecker.d41teachers.org Voicemail: 630-534-7486

  2. Goals for the Year: Writing across the curriculum Quick writes, journaling, exit slips Short answer & essay responses on homework, quizzes, and tests 2 great tasks per trimester in class Better Learners -study skills, organization, goal setting, nightly studying

  3. Units of Study in Course 2 • The Number System • Expressions & Equations • Ratios & Proportions • Geometry • Statistics & Probability

  4. Textbook Prentice Hall Course 2 • The hardcover book may be kept at home • online access available (coming soon) • Access to worksheets, online quizzes, additional resources

  5. The Math Binder What’s in it: IT COMES TO CLASS EVERYDAY!! • Pencil Case with pencils, colored pens, highlighter, calculator • Homework Assignments • Notes • Handouts • Class Work • It should also be going home each night! • One central location to keep all math papers!

  6. Homework is Practice! • Homework is an essential component of class! • Scored for completion and part of the work habits grade • This is the time for the students to learn the material, make mistakes and learn from them • Students must stay current with their work! • Students are responsible for correcting their own work in class ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO ASK QUESTIONS IF THEY DON’T UNDERSTAND SOMETHING!!!

  7. Proper Homework Format!

  8. I finished my homework at school… Every student should be studying nightly! (10 min.) • Ask to see the assignment & have your child explain to you how they did a couple of the problems • Have your child review class notes • Do a few extra practice problems from the book or online quizzes • Practice vocabulary • Practice math facts • Math games on the internet

  9. Standards Based Grading/Pinnacle • Weekly scores for work habits: -Assignments -Behavior -Preparation & Organization -Accountability Please check your child’s progress! • Academic Grades: • Tests and Quizzes (Summative Assessments)

  10. How to help your child with math homework: • Have them re-read the problem • Make sure they are referring to their class notes • Look up sample problems in the textbook • Call a friend • Ask an older brother or sister • internet The answer to a question should never be ? or IDK.

  11. Thank you for coming! Please feel free to contact me any time during the year if you have questions or concerns.

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