Expectations

Math is a technical subject that requires focus, discipline and perseverance.

• Focus: be willing to listen in class, read and use the textbook, watch the videos to gain understanding, and follow instructions to complete processes to find solutions.
• Discipline: be willing to complete all of the practice problems everyday and turn in assignments on time.
• Perseverance: be willing to struggle with concepts to "figure out" the solutions.

To help you be successful, I have established rules, processes and expectations for you to follow.

RULES

1. Be prompt – class starts when the tardy bell rings. My expectations is that you will be in your seat with a pencil and paper, ready to start the opening exercise.

2. Be prepared – come to class with your textbook, pencils, paper, binder and other materials to have a successful learning experience.

3. Be productive – my expectation is that you will practice the problems in class. Problems that you work on in class will be graded.

4. Be polite – allow me to teach. Stay in your seat and keep comments to yourself and do not engage in side conversations while I am teaching.

5. Be positive – my belief is that everyone can be successful in math. Some students may have to practice more than others to achieve the results they desire.

Expectations

· This class requires you to do most of the assignments in class.

· You will bring your textbook and composition book to class everyday.

· I will present a new concept with the assignment that you will be required to complete.

· The following day you will be expected to answer approximately 5 problems for a grade on that concept.

· Vocabulary is very important. I will quiz you throughout the year on vocabulary words. Expect a quiz covering vocabulary words right before the unit test.

· I will quiz halfway through a chapter and then test you on the concepts from the entire chapter.

· You will follow the 5 rules

Consequences for not following the rules

· A warning with a phone call home to discuss your behavior with your parents/guardians

· 2^nd incident will result in before or after school detention

· 3^rd incident will result in a referral to administration for further disciplinary action.

Procedures

1. Find your seat and get out pencil and paper.

2. Sharpen your pencil before the tardy bell rings.

3. You will sit quietly while I present the concept for the day.

4. Practice by completing the problems assigned.

5. Select students will demonstrate solving problems to the rest of the class.

6. Sit quietly while I review the day’s concept.

7. Remain seated until I dismiss you.