Welcome to Math!Mrs. HeckerRoom 168

E-mail: jhecker@d41.orgTeacher website:

http://jhecker.d41teachers.orgVoicemail: 630-534-7486

Goals for the Year:•Writing across the curriculum

•Quick writes, journaling, exit slips•Short answer & essay responses on homework, quizzes, and tests•2 great tasks per trimester in class

•Better Learners-study skills, organization, goal setting,

nightly studying

Units of Study in Course 2The Number SystemExpressions & EquationsRatios & ProportionsGeometryStatistics & Probability

Textbook

Prentice Hall Course 2The hardcover book may be kept at homeonline access available (coming soon)Access to worksheets, online quizzes,

additional resources

The Math BinderWhat’s in it: IT COMES TO CLASS

EVERYDAY!!Pencil Case with pencils,

colored pens, highlighter, calculator

Homework AssignmentsNotesHandoutsClass Work

It should also be going home each night!

One central location to keep all math papers!

Homework is Practice!Homework is an essential component of class!Scored for completion and part of the work habits

gradeThis is the time for the students to learn the

material, make mistakes and learn from themStudents must stay current with their work!Students are responsible for correcting their own

work in class

ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO ASK QUESTIONS IF THEY DON’T UNDERSTAND SOMETHING!!!

Proper Homework Format!

I finished my homework at school…Every student should be studying nightly!

(10 min.)Ask to see the assignment & have your child explain

to you how they did a couple of the problemsHave your child review class notesDo a few extra practice problems from the book or

online quizzesPractice vocabularyPractice math factsMath games on the internet

Standards Based Grading/PinnacleWeekly scores for work habits:

-Assignments -Behavior-Preparation & Organization -Accountability

Please check your child’s progress!

Academic Grades:Tests and Quizzes (Summative Assessments)

How to help your child with math homework:Have them re-read the

problemMake sure they are

referring to their class notes

Look up sample problems in the textbook

Call a friendAsk an older brother or

sisterinternet

The answer to a question

should never be ? or IDK.

Thank you for coming!

Please feel free to contact me any time during the year if you have questions

or concerns.