Class Policies forClass Policies for77thth and 8 and 8thth Grade Grade

MathMath

Mr. Cotoia Mr. Cotoia

Be PreparedBe Prepared

AgendaAgendaBinderBinderBook (in the rings of your Binder)Book (in the rings of your Binder)Pencil and PenPencil and PenCalculatorCalculatorNovelNovel

Bring the Following Supplies to Class Every Day and to Repeat Period

Your NotebookYour Notebook5 Sections5 Sections

Notes Notes Homework Homework Problem SolvingProblem SolvingAssessmentsAssessments which contains Quizzes, Tests, and Unit Projectswhich contains Quizzes, Tests, and Unit ProjectsVocabularyVocabulary - The pages are in alphabetical order, - The pages are in alphabetical order, but words are entered by first letter when we come but words are entered by first letter when we come to them.to them.

Take good notes to help you with your homework.Take good notes to help you with your homework.Notebooks may be collected for grading or you mayNotebooks may be collected for grading or you mayhave a notebook quiz at any time.have a notebook quiz at any time.

Stay OrganizedStay OrganizedWrite your assignment in your agenda.Write your assignment in your agenda.Put the heading on each paper.Put the heading on each paper.Don’t forget the date and page number!Don’t forget the date and page number!

Update your index.Update your index.Put your papers in your binder at the end of class.Put your papers in your binder at the end of class.Put your CMP book in your binder at the end of class,Put your CMP book in your binder at the end of class,

and after doing your homework!and after doing your homework!Check your personal file folder when you are absent.Check your personal file folder when you are absent.

Take Pride in Your WorkTake Pride in Your WorkPut a Heading on your paper.Put a Heading on your paper.Don’t forget to write the date.Don’t forget to write the date.Do your work in pencil.Do your work in pencil.Show your thinking.Show your thinking.Make corrections in pen.Make corrections in pen.

HomeworkHomeworkExpect an assignment each time we meet.Expect an assignment each time we meet.

Use your notes from class to help you.Use your notes from class to help you.

On each assignment:On each assignment:– Use a pencil.Use a pencil.– Attempt each problem.Attempt each problem.– Show your work – even the part you used the calculator for!Show your work – even the part you used the calculator for!– If your are stuck, write the important information or a specific If your are stuck, write the important information or a specific

question for the problem.question for the problem.

Homework is graded on effort, not accuracy. Homework is graded on effort, not accuracy. Full credit ( 5 pts) only if above requirements are met.Full credit ( 5 pts) only if above requirements are met.

Up to half credit will be given for homework handed in the next day the Up to half credit will be given for homework handed in the next day the class meets, if we didn’t correct the assignment on the due date.class meets, if we didn’t correct the assignment on the due date.

Quizzes and TestsQuizzes and Tests

Purpose - To demonstrate understanding and Purpose - To demonstrate understanding and ability to apply concepts studiedability to apply concepts studiedSome quizzes are open book and/or open notes; Some quizzes are open book and/or open notes; others are not.others are not.Study by doing problems similar to those from Study by doing problems similar to those from class work and homework.class work and homework.Standards based grading is used for quizzes Standards based grading is used for quizzes and tests.and tests.Don’t plan on retakes. Don’t plan on retakes.

Unit ProjectsUnit ProjectsFor 7For 7thth Grade Grade

Project Specific Rubric or Criteria ChecklistProject Specific Rubric or Criteria Checklistwill be providedwill be providedHand in on time for full creditHand in on time for full credit– 10 points off for each school day late10 points off for each school day late– Not accepted on 5Not accepted on 5thth school day after due date or later school day after due date or later

Projects that do not meet the standard may be Projects that do not meet the standard may be revised and handed in to improve your grade within revised and handed in to improve your grade within 2 weeks of the date handed back. 2 weeks of the date handed back. The original The original work and rubric/checklist must be attached.work and rubric/checklist must be attached.

Problem Solving AssignmentsProblem Solving AssignmentsFor 8For 8thth Grade Grade

Problem Solving Rubric will be providedProblem Solving Rubric will be providedWork Independently (no help)Work Independently (no help)Ask Mr. Cotoia for Hints, if neededAsk Mr. Cotoia for Hints, if neededHand in on time for full creditHand in on time for full credit– 10 points off for each school day late10 points off for each school day late– Not accepted on 5Not accepted on 5thth school day after due date or later school day after due date or later

Some Problem Solving Assignments may be revised Some Problem Solving Assignments may be revised and handed in to improve your grade within 2 weeks and handed in to improve your grade within 2 weeks of the date handed back. of the date handed back. The original work and The original work and rubric/checklist must be attached.rubric/checklist must be attached.

Completing Work on TimeCompleting Work on Time

Homework will be accepted the next day the Homework will be accepted the next day the class meets for up to half credit, if we did not go class meets for up to half credit, if we did not go over it on the due date.over it on the due date.

Unit Projects and Problem Solving Assignments Unit Projects and Problem Solving Assignments will have 10 points taken off for each school day will have 10 points taken off for each school day late, up to 4 days. On or after the 5late, up to 4 days. On or after the 5 thth school day school day after the due date, these assignments will not be after the due date, these assignments will not be accepted for credit.accepted for credit.

AbsencesAbsences

Get Homework Assignments - from a study buddy or atGet Homework Assignments - from a study buddy or at http://www.mrcotoia.wikispaces.comhttp://www.mrcotoia.wikispaces.com

Turn in Projects – Turn in Projects – If any long term projects were due during your If any long term projects were due during your absence, be sure to hand them in on the day you return whether you have absence, be sure to hand them in on the day you return whether you have class or not.class or not.

Check your Personal File Folder – Check your Personal File Folder – There should be an Absent There should be an Absent Student Memo for each class that you missed.Student Memo for each class that you missed.

Get Notes from a study buddyGet Notes from a study buddySee Mr. Cotoia if you are missing anything or need help See Mr. Cotoia if you are missing anything or need help Make up Work (both classwork and homework) Make up Work (both classwork and homework) – Allowed 2 days for every day absent to make up workAllowed 2 days for every day absent to make up work– Attach your Absent Student Memo to any work you are handing inAttach your Absent Student Memo to any work you are handing in

Make Up Quizzes or Tests – Make Up Quizzes or Tests – by appointment with Mr. Cotoiaby appointment with Mr. Cotoia

Extra HelpExtra Help

At At student requeststudent requestSpecific Specific question or problemquestion or problem to work on to work onFirst, during First, during repeat periodrepeat period or lunch or lunch Next, an Next, an after school appointmentafter school appointment is is scheduled if the student needs more helpscheduled if the student needs more helpAppointment slip with parent signature Appointment slip with parent signature must be handed in before the student must be handed in before the student may stay for help.may stay for help.

GradingGradingGrades are calculated using a weighted average.

Anticipated Weighting Percents by Task Type

Task TypeTask Type 77thth Grade Grade 88thth Grade Grade

NotebookNotebook 15%15% 15%15%

HomeworkHomework 10%10% 10%10%

QuizzesQuizzes 20%20% 20%20%

TestsTests 20%20% 20%20%

Unit ProjectsUnit Projects 20%20% 10%10%

Problem SolvingProblem Solving 10%10% 20%20%

Participation and EffortParticipation and Effort 5%5% 5%5%

Weighting percents may be adjusted if there is little or no graded work of one or more task types during the quarter.

Improving Your GradeImproving Your Grade

Make sure your notes are complete and well Make sure your notes are complete and well organized,organized,Attempt all homework problems, showing your Attempt all homework problems, showing your work or writing specific questions, work or writing specific questions, Complete assignments on time, Complete assignments on time, Seek extra help, andSeek extra help, andTake advantage of opportunities to revise Take advantage of opportunities to revise assignments or retake quizzes.assignments or retake quizzes.No extra credit!No extra credit!

Just AskJust Ask

If you don’t understand somethingIf you don’t understand somethingor you need help:or you need help:Write me a note,Write me a note,Ask a question in class,Ask a question in class,Ask to come for help during repeat period or Ask to come for help during repeat period or at lunch time,at lunch time,See me before school,See me before school,Talk to me after class, or Talk to me after class, or Send me an e-mail at Send me an e-mail at nicholasjcotoia@gmail.com nicholasjcotoia@gmail.com