How to Succeedin Math

Tips, Ideas & Resources

from Ms. K, Kiowa Team

No. 1 – Successful Attitude

• You have nothing to fear but fear itself!• Math can be fun!

• Failing to plan is planning to fail.• Practice makes perfect.

No. 2 – A Winning Team

• An “eager to learn” student.• An experienced and helpful teacher!• Supportive family and staff!

No. 3 – A Productive Plan

MATH – “It’s As Easy as 1, 2, 3”

Class Instructional Components• Review time for homework & practice tests. • Digital Textbook used during lessons*.• Lessons designed for a variety of learning

styles.• Note taking encourages involvement.• Independent practice with daily homework.• Early detection of learning problems and

challenges via Quizzes and Practice Tests.• Mastery assessment via Mid-Chapter and

Chapter Tests.

* Students may keep their assigned copy of the textbook at home. A classroom set is available to be used in the classroom.

Organized & Consistent PathEach Chapter Consists Of:

1st Half: 4-5 Lessons (with Homework) Quiz on 1st half of chapter Practice Test on 1st half of chapter Mid-Chapter Test on 1st half of chapter

2nd Half: 4-5 Lessons (with Homework) Quiz on 2nd half of chapter Practice Test on entire chapter Chapter Test on entire chapter Vocabulary Test on entire chapter

• Homework & Practice Tests. Students complete this work independently; thus, points are given for timely completion. NO CREDIT FOR LATE WORK (EXCEPT BY EXCUSED ABSENCE).

• Quizzes & Tests. Students complete this work in class and they are graded for accuracy. CREDIT FOR MAKE-UP QUIZZES & TESTS WILL BE GIVEN. (STUDENT NEEDS TO SET UP A TIME TO TAKE THE ASSESSMENT AFTER AN ABSENCE.)

PLEASE CHECK GRADE SPEED OFTEN!

https://dodusa.gradespeed.net/pc/studentlogin.aspx

Class Grading Policy

• Students and parents are responsible for monitoring progress.

• Lesson plans are published on my Teacher webpage at: http://www.am.dodea.edu/campbell/mahaffey/Classpages/LK208/LK208.html

• Makeup work must be turned in promptly to receive credit.

• Progress reports are e-mailed home every 3 weeks. That is too long to wait. Check GradeSpeed at least weekly!

• Please Check GradeSpeed.net online:

https://dodusa.gradespeed.net/pc/studentlogin.aspx

Monitoring Progress & Grades

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HOMEWORK & STUDY PLANNER

IN CLASS

• Ask questions!

• Write down:

• What is due.

• How to do it.

• When it is due.

• Materials.

• Time estimate.

AT LOCKER

• Take home all the required materials.

AT HOME

• Make it a priority ( plenty of time and quiet space).

• Prepare a snack or drink so you can avoid stopping.

• Use additional resources:

• Study guides, class notes, examples in textbook.

• Online tutoring, quizzes and help.

• Parents, family and friends.

• Other texts or resources from home or library.

• Review your work for completeness & accuracy.

• Pack up your completed work and set it where you will not forget it in the morning.

• Get a good night’s sleep!

HOMEWORK TROUBLESHOOTERStart

Is yourhomework

done?

Were you Absent?

You missed a chance

to practice.

no

no

Is it complete& neat?yes

no

yes

Will youmake it

Up?yes

no

Check the website for make-up work.

Did youunderstand

it?

yes

yes

Did youuse other

resources?

no

Use the Homework Planner to

improve your approach!

Ask questions in class or come to Power Hour.

yes

GreatWork!

no

Points!

STUDENT/PARENT RESOURCES – PART I

ONLINE TEXTBOOK = msmath2.net

• Personal tutor msmath2.net/personal_tutor

• Vocabulary review msmath2.net/vocabulary_review

• Extra examples msmath2.net/extra_examples

• Self-check quizzes msmath2.net/self_check_quiz

• Study guides msmath2.net/study_guide

Our textbook publisher, Glencoe, provides excellent resources for parents and students to use at home to reinforce learning.

No userid or special software is required!

STUDENT/PARENT RESOURCES – PART II

FROM CLASS

• Textbook Lessons

• Class Notes

• Appendices & Glossary

• Additional problems

• Selected answers

POWER HOUR

Extra help can be given during Prime Time if both teachers give permission in advance.

OTHER SITES

AAA Math http://www.aaamath.com

A+ Math http://www.aplusmath.com

Drexel Math http://mathforum.org/students/

Math2 http://math2.org

Math Goodies http://www.mathgoodies.com/students.html

Parent – Teacher Contact

The best way to reach me is e-mail:

Click on Teacher Pages and Ms K – 208

on the Mahaffey Middle School website:

http://www.am.dodea.edu/campbell/mahaffey/

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You can also reach me by phone; simply call our school office during school hours.

270.439.3792  Room 208

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Conferences can be scheduled

by e-mail or phone call.