Ms. Moran’s Math ClassWelcome, students!

Welcome to 11th Street! I will introduce you

to my expectations for our classroom.

If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

All About Me I grew up in Bowling Green and Nashville. I attended Potter Gray, McGavock High,

Coastal Carolina, Western Kentucky, and Nova Southeastern University.

I was a military wife for 22 years and lived all over, including Hawaii and Japan.

I’ve been teaching since 1991. I have also taught kindergarten, preschool,

and college, but high school is my favorite.

My Family My children

daughters, Samantha, Morgan, and Emily

Samantha and Morgan are twins!

My grandchildren grandson, Corbin

My pet cat, Tiger, died recently. She was 15 years old.

Me

Samantha Morgan Emily

Corbin

My Goals To help you learn to think critically and

mathematically. To encourage you to meet academic

standards and become responsible caring citizens.

To provide a supportive classroom environment.

Class Structure Simultaneous instruction of multiple

courses Individual, group, and class activities Reading Notes Direct Instruction Hands-on practice, manipulatives Technology (Labs, Blogs, Games)

Classroom Community Our classroom is a community. In our

community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.

Our class rules are: Be prepared (and on time). Be responsible. Remain seated. Do what the staff asks immediately.

Figuring Your Grade 85% of your semester grade:

Active Participation Learning Contract Evaluations Self Evaluation of Effort and Responsibility Mad Math and Problem of the Week Projects Quizzes and Tests

15% of semester grade Semester Exam

Learning Contracts Approximately every week to 10 days

Lists assignments and due dates

Signed by student, parent, and teacher

Performance evaluated at end of contract term by student and teacher.

Work Standards Assignments for this class should be neat, legible,

show all your work, your thought process, and clearly indicate your answer.

Your name must be on your work! Answers only are not acceptable to earn a

passing score for most problems in this class. Revision is required for all class work scoring

under 80%. You are responsible for all work missed during

any absence or time missed from class.

Self Evaluation Each day you will receive a reflective

self evaluation form to complete and turn in to report your responsibility and effort for the class period.

Your evaluation is worth up to 25 points each week.

Hellison’s levels

Responsibility Levels Developed by Professor Don Hellison Assess your:

Respect for the rights and feelings of others

Effort and participation Self-direction Caring for and helping others

Level 1: Needs Work Acts out in a disruptive manner/interrupts class. Uses negative comments and/or body

language. Does not take responsibility for own

actions/work. Is often off-task, unprepared, and/or does not

participate. Does not share time, materials, or ideas with

others. Demonstrates no effort (unmotivated and

does not participate).

Level 2: Improving Presents minimal disruptions and interruptions in class Controls temper and does not torment others Makes numerous excuses for own effort, ability, and

actions Must be reminded to stay on-task and rarely

participates Shares time, materials, or ideas when encouraged Listens, but does not actively participate Really does not put forth any effort Cruising in neutral, but not bothering anybody

Level 3: Involved Presents no disruptions or interruptions. Keeps self from using negative comments and body

language. Demonstrates some responsibility for own effort, ability,

and actions. Stays on-task and often participates. Shares time, materials, or ideas. Demonstrates effort when prompted. Listens, follows directions, and takes care of equipment Willing to try and is involved in activities

Level 4: Responsible Presents no disruptions and interruptions. Supports and encourages others with positive

comments and actions. Accepts complete responsibility for own effort, ability,

and actions. Stays on-task without prompting, participates fully,

and demonstrates consistent effort. Demonstrates co-operation, respect, and leadership. Makes good choices.         

Level 5: Caring Citizen Demonstrates all Level 4 characteristics. Models appropriate behaviour and recognizes

expectations. Gives maximal effort (motivated and participates

fully). Sets challenging goals and sustains strong

commitment to them. Works with everyone in the class willingly, helping

others when needed Compliments and encourages others

Homework There will be a problem of the week each

week, class assignments daily, and several project or group assignments each semester.

You must complete any work not finished in class as homework.

If you need extra help, you can schedule time in Math Intervention during 5th or 6th period at your teachers’ discretion.

Problem of the Week A POW will be posted on the board, the class webpage, or

handed out each week. Record and answer each POW. Show all your work and

thought processes – even failed attempts! Your POW is due on Friday at the beginning of class unless

otherwise noted. Although you will have some time in class to work on your

POWs, you will also need to spend time outside of class developing your responses.

You are expected to correct your work after problems are discussed in class.

Mad Math Minute Daily mental arithmetic practice Complete up to 60 problems in order from left to

right across then down the page in 60 seconds Operation focus changes each week

Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

Class Blog New this year, we have a class website. You will be expected to make a written

contribution to the class blog each week.

A specific topic or question will be provided to get you started.

Math Intervention Extra math help is

available daily during 5th and 6th periods.

If you are not in my 5th or 6th period class, we will make arrangements with your scheduled teacher.

Ask for extra help when you need it!

Tardiness You should arrive in class with your

group. When the bell rings, you need to

quickly put away your materials and move to the next class room.

Repeated tardiness can keep you from making your day.

Let’s Have a Great Year!