Guidelines

=Classroom Guidelines=

Grading

 * no test or quiz retakes
 * test corrections must be done if your grade is below a B
 * test corrections for grades A or B receive one-quarter credit
 * test corrections for grades below a B receive half-credit
 * grades are determined as follows:
 * homework 15%
 * math journal 10%
 * class participation 10%
 * quizzes 35%
 * tests 30%

Homework

 * write the assignment at the top pf the page
 * lined paper is fine, but graph paper if preferable
 * must be done in pencil
 * write original problem for arithmetic expressions
 * do not write original problem for word problems - only write important information
 * solve problems vertically down the page (not across)
 * correct homework with the class and mark the corrections in pen
 * never erase work - simply cross it out and retry the problem

Materials

 * three-ring binder
 * composition notebook
 * notebook paper or graph paper (preferred)
 * pencil and at least one pen (preferably several different color pens)