HOMEWORK
example of what folder work looks like
This is just an example of what the kids see. They write down in their assignment notebook which websites they will do on which days. They write down on what day they will do the extra practice. They should write down each day that they are doing anywhere from 3-5 ALEKS topics a day. Lastly they should put down when they are working on their application.
The column that says ALEKS-those are just suggestions of topics to be working on that your son/daughter might be ready to learn next. If they are not finding this topics then they should follow their learning path given by ALEKS.
I use ALEKS as a tool to help personalize the math for my students. It provides me with the data to see what my students have already learned, what they have attempted but not mastered, and what they are ready to learn next based on their mastery. I will give students topics to practice that relate to the learning target that is done that day in the math classroom. It also helps me to determine small group lessons of what students may need to help prepare them for the learning targets we are addressing.
Big Ideas
This is the textbook that we will be using for practicing our learning targets as well. We will not have assignments out of the book every night. If the students need to take a textbook home instead of using the online version, I will have a check out sheet in my room.
Application/Relevant Problems
These are problems that will allow students to apply their math work. The type of problem I like to use will often involve students using math in a real experience. If you would like to learn more about the three act problems and application please check out this ted talk by Dan Meyer.