Math anxiety is an emotional reaction to mathematics based on a past unpleasant experience which harms future learning. A good experience learning mathematics can overcome these past feelings and success and future achievement in math can be attained

THE BASICS: Attend class Attend class Learn during class Learn during class Do the homework Do the homework

BEYOND THE BASICS: Review very soon after studying Review very soon after studying Reflection Reflection Concentration Concentration Attitude Attitude

 Separate math notebook  Ball pens (no fancy colored in exam papers) exam papers)  1 whole sheet of pad papers  Long clear book (any color)  Math Textbook

Clear book of any color (long) Clear book of any color (long) Complete compilation of graded activities including the RSQC2 forms Complete compilation of graded activities including the RSQC2 forms Parents signature (beside the score) in each graded paper. Parents signature (beside the score) in each graded paper.

PT 20% PT 20% Quizzes30% Quizzes30% LT10% LT10% SW / AA25% SW / AA25% HW 5% HW 5% Recitation10% Recitation10%

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To be inserted in the first few pages of the portfolio To be inserted in the first few pages of the portfolio Monitor the topic discussion Monitor the topic discussion

Average of the first 3 quarter grades is 90 Average of the first 3 quarter grades is 90 No grade below 85 No grade below 85 Conduct grade not lower than B Conduct grade not lower than B 4 th quarter class standing is 72 (equivalent to 90) 4 th quarter class standing is 72 (equivalent to 90)

 Update yourself on what you missed during your absence in class.  Ask for a make – up schedule from teacher.

1. Come to class on time. 2. Attend to personal needs before coming to class. 3. Remain in your assigned seat unless you have permission to get up. 4. Use polite speech and body language. 5. Do not cheat. 6. Follow the teacher's directions immediately.

7. Do not eat candy or other food in class unless you have been given special permission. 8. Bring required materials every day unless you are otherwise directed. 9. Talk only when permitted. 10. Be respectful at all times. 11. Please wait for the teacher’s cue that class is dismissed. If you have trash to be thrown away, bring it with you as you go out of the room and dispose properly.

1. Overcome negative self-talk. 2. Ask questions. 3. Consider math a foreign language -- it must be practiced. 4. Don't rely on memorization to study mathematics. 5. READ your math text. 6. Study math according to YOUR LEARNING STYLE. 7. Get help the same day you don't understand. 8. Be relaxed and comfortable while studying math. 9. "TALK" mathematics. 10. Develop responsibility for your own successes and failures.YOUR LEARNING STYLE