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Curriculum for Next Week:
Pre-Algebra Science
Mon 11/23 6-2 Proportiions Pedigrees (Family Tree)
Tue 11/24 6-3 Similar Figures Pedigrees
Wed 11/25 -------------Teacher Workday------------------------------
Thur 11/26 -------- Happy Thanksgiving !! ------------------------
Fri 11/27 ------------- Happy Shopping !! ----------------------------
Textbooks
A shared “classroom set” of textbooks will remain in my class, for use by students in each period. Student’s may “check out” a textbook, at any time, on a daily basis for use at home.
On-Line Resources
Both textbooks offer web sites with additional resources, homework, on-line textbooks, etc. The addresses for these sites are:
Compacted Math/Pre-Algebra: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
> Click on "Register"
> Enter Access Code: PHMASE04NTENPAT
(the "04" is "zero - four")
Science: We will be "registering" students for the on-line text, and providing an access code to use with:
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
>Register
Homework:
Keeping up with the workbook is critical! Don’t lose it! Bring it with you to class every day! Most pre-algebra homework assignments will come from the workbook.
Science homework assignments are used to reinforce and complete topics and activities introduced in class.
Tests:
We will have a major test on every chapter! There will also be quizzes and pop tests. Some tests (but not all) will be preceded by a day of formal review.
Make-Up Tests/Work:
If you miss a day of class, homework assignment, test, etc., it is YOUR (the student's) responsibility to make up that work. I will not remind you, hound you or require you to make up the work--it is up to you!
Extra Credit opportunities:
Math: Every week, I will post a "Problem of the Week" in the classroom. Student answers are due by 12:00 noon on Friday of that week. Students will receive 2 points for a reasonable attempt (my judgement call), and 4 points for a correct answer. They will receive a "coupon" for the 2 or 4 points they earn. The coupon may be attached to a test or homework assignment of their choice.
Science: Students may earn Extra Credit for finding, bringing in, and presenting to the class a “Scientific Current Event”. One per week maximum.
Chapter tests, Interim report cards, and various other information that I believe important for parents to see may receive 1 to 5 points of extra credit if signed by a parent and returned to school.
I do not offer students opportunities for additional “extra” credit on an individual or preferential basis.
Grades
My grading scale conforms to the Daniels Middle School Handbook:
A = 93 – 100
B = 85 – 92
C = 77 – 84
D = 70 – 76
F = Less than 70
FF = Excessive Abscences
Different activities will contribute to the overall grade, and be weighted in this manner:
Math Science
Tests 50% 30%
Labs 25%
Quizzes 25% 15%
Homework 10% 10%
Classwork 15% 20%
Extra Help & Tutoring:
Students may arrange to attend tutoring on Thursday afternoons. (Arrange means “see me” before Thursday afternoon. I will not be able to be here every Thursday afternoon!) If you arrange a tutoring session, come prepared! Arrive with specific problems you want to work through!
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I welcome e-mail and other communications from parents. Your child's school success is our mutual goal. My e-mail: mansley@wcpss.net
I appreciate your support for your son or daughter and their efforts in mathematics and science.
--Ray Ansley
