Expectations

• Students are expected to bring the following items to class everyday:

  • Something to write with

  • Your Chromebook

• Students are expected to actively participate in the learning process by:

  • Asking and answering questions (including the Warm up)

  • Taking a good set of notes (more than just filling in the blanks)

  • Completing in class assignments

  • Working productively with other members of the class when appropriate

  • Seeking additional help from me when needed

  • Making arrangements with me to complete work that was missed while absent. You are expected to take this responsibility when you return; do not wait for me to remind you.

Cooperative Learning

• Students will be working in groups of 3 or 4 for most in-class assignments.

  • When working together, group members may divide the work using the following roles:

    • Leader – Keeps group on task and does the job of any absent group members.

    • Manager – Gathers and returns all necessary materials and paperwork for the group.

    • Recorder – Writes down the group’s agreed upon answers for group assignments.

    • Secretary – Verifies all group answers by looking in notes and other resources.

  • Groups will stay in place for roughly a marking period.

  • In most cases, students will be able to choose their own group members.

  • The purpose of this system is to promote healthy teamwork and to illustrate the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions.

    • • Students will be expected to complete labs and in-class activities as part of a group, but may choose to turn in the graded portion of the assignment as an individual, in pairs, or in trios if they so choose.

      • Students may only collaborate on answers and work if both of their names are on the paper and they are turning it in to be graded as a group. If they are choosing to turn in the work individually, then they may not discuss or share answers with any other students.