I've been getting quite a few e-mails and phone calls from parents about homework. I see each class every other day. On the days I do see them I ALWAYS assign homework (even if it is the weekend, a test or a holiday). Beyond the first two or three problems, we do not use class time to work on the homework. Sooo...chances are they DO have homework. Homework is collected and graded and accounts for 10% of the Marking Period Grade. Homework can be handed in late (with a point deduction), but anything over 2 weeks will not be accepted. Also, I only give out the homework paper once. It a student looses it, I will not replace it. I am trying to encourage students to be responsible for themselves.
What are we working on in class?
Math 7 Honors: We are working on solving algebraic expressions and solving them in the correct format. Many of the scholars are SO smart that they just see the answer, Unfortunately, they have to work on a strategy to help them out when the problems become much more complicated (think fractions and decimals for coefficients). Everyone wants to impress me with the answer but no one wants to show me the work!! No work, no credit! There is a vocabulary test on Thursday and Friday. I will be checking Binders next Monday and Tuesday...this is also 10% of the MP Grade.
Math 7: We have worked on translating alebra expressions into words. We are also working on converting measurements in the metric system. (How many grams are there in 1.2 kilograms?) We continue working on order of operations. There is a vocabulary test on Thursday and Friday. I will be checking Binders next Monday and Tuesday...this is also 10% of the MP Grade.
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