Amy Wright1st/2nd/3rd Math Strategies

4th/5th/6th Coordinate Algebra

The best way to contact me is by email: amy.wright@bufordcityschools.org

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• Tests = 30% • HW/CW/Daily = 30%• Benchmark Exams= 30%• Performance Essay = 10%

Grading Scale

Students are told about test dates at the beginning of each month, they are asked almost daily, “When is the next test?”.

Tests will be given every one to two weeks. Students are not allowed to redo or retake

tests. A review/study guide is given before each

test.

Tests- 30% of total grade

Each day we go over students’ homework. They have a chance to ask questions and make corrections. I try to give as much time in class to complete homework assignments as possible. Some students may finish in class while others may have to finish at home.

All students should have a notebook, ask your student to show you their notebook on occasion.

Students will have skill checks throughout the semester to assess whether they have mastery of a skill we have been working on in class.

We will be working on our writing skills in math by answering short answer questions/writing prompts. These grades will build as we get closer to the Performance Essay in October.

I may give additional assignments, collect HW or give “pop” quizzes as I see necessary to ensure that students are staying up to date with their work.

HW/CW/Daily Grade - 30% of final grade

These are cumulative exams given every 4 ½ weeks during the semester. The 4th benchmark will be the EOCT/Final Exam.

The percentage the exams count changes, making the final or EOCT count 20% of this category.

Benchmark 1 Sept. 5th 50 points Benchmark 2 Oct. 9th 100 points Benchmark 3 Nov. 16th 150 points Benchmark 4 Dec 17-20 600 points

Benchmark Exams- 30% of final grade

October 31st

This will be an essay/short answer test that your student will be required to take in all classes.

We will be preparing for this with writing prompts/short answer test questions throughout the semester.

The grading rubric is available on my website.

Performance Essay- 10% of final grade

It is your child’s responsibility to make up work that they miss when absent. Please be aware that when they miss 1 school day they have missed 7 classes. They could have missed multiple reviews/tests. Please help them to make sure they get caught back up.

Any tests/quizzes that are missed must be made up before or after school.

Make-Up Work/Absences

• I am available Monday afternoons until 4 and Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7-7:40a.m.

• UpGrade is available on Mondays and Wednesdays until 4. If students live in the Buford district a bus will take them home.

Help Sessions

• Please visit my webpage for additional information regarding specific assignments:

http://awrightbhs.weebly.com/

• Click on the Math Strategies page for class specifics.

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