Assessments (35% of total grade)
Quizzes are usually 4-5 questions and are given weekly.
Tests are usually 10-12 questions and are given after sets of connected concepts are taught. A practice test will be given the day before for students to review and prepare for the quiz.
SAFETY NET (Quiz/Test Retakes)
If students get a grade on a quiz that they are not happy with, they have the opportunity to retake that quiz. Quiz corrections need to be done as their ticket for a new quiz to retake. The new quiz score then replaces the original score. If students need help with corrections they can see me at the designated times (see website)
Homework (25% of total grade)
Homework will be given 3 nights a week and the expectations on set up, completion, and grading will be discussed in class. More details will be in the reference section of their binder.
Classwork (20% of total grade)
Core problems, Learning logs, binder checks, mars tasks, group projects, and anything else that is done in class will go in this section of the grade.
Projects (15% of total grade)
Participation (5% of total grade)
In order for the students to succed, it important for the students to participate in class meetings.
Missing Assignments
If students do not complete a homework assignment the day it is due, they have up to 1 week from the date it was assigned to do it and earn partial credit for it. Students are to complete the assignment, grade it, and show me the score before credit is given.
Homework Corrections
Students have 2 weeks from the date the assignment was due to do corrections for a higher score. On a separate piece of paper (labeled correctly) students need to have all 10 problems that were corrected from the assignment on the paper. Assignments then get turned in, graded, and scores will be adjusted.
Extra Credit
Students will have numerous opportunities throughout each quarter to earn extra credit to help improve their grade. Every homework assignment has 1 point of extra credit built into it. Generally, every other quiz will have a question on it work 5 – 10% of extra credit. Lastly, their will be 1 – 2 assignments given each quarter that will be for extra credit. I do not give extra credit at the end of the quarter.
Parent Communication
Information will be sent home about student progress and things going on in class. If papers need to be signed and returned, they will go in this category.