1. There are many types of problem-solving strategies in mathematics. Compare and contrast is a strategy that when you compare, you notice how things are alike. When you contrast, you notice how they are different. The table below show two monthly cell phone plans. Compare and contrast the monthly plans. Which plan would you choose and why? DO NOT LEAVE WHEN BELL RINGS…WAIT TO BE DISMISSED BY TEACHER! Plan APlan B $34.99 200 anytime minutes300 anytime minutes 200 text messages100 text messages Free weekend minutes

2. First Name Last Name Teacher’s Name Class Name Day Month Year

5. *Define the vocabulary words using the glossary in the back of the textbook. *Any definition not found in the glossary can be defined using a dictionary or reliable internet source. *No credit for incomplete or vague definition.

6. It is very important that you come to class prepared everyday with a positive attitude and class materials which includes math binder, textbook, and pencil as well as a calculator.

8. 1 st Offense – verbal warning/student conference 2 nd Offense – silent lunch/parent contact 3 rd Offense – silent lunch/parent conference 4 th Offense – after school detention, parent contact 5 th Offense – office referral

9. Top Lockers – Before 1 st & 4 th ; After 1 st, 3 rd, 5 th, & 6 th periods Bottom Lockers – Before 1 st and 4 th ; After 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, & 6 th periods

10. GOLD – 60% of grade (tests, projects, presentations) Silver – 30% of grade (quizzes, independent practice, group activities) Bronze – 10% of grade (guided practice, homework, exit tickets, group discussions)

11. Notebook Requirement : 1 ½ inch binder will loose leaf paper and dividers. Label each section : Dawg Paws(bellringers) Table of Content Notes/Vocabulary Assignments Reflection **All assignments must be completed using pencil only. Math is fun!

12. Everyone must remain in their desks until they have been properly dismissed by the teacher. DO NOT LEAVE WHEN BELL RINGS…WAIT TO BE DISMISSED BY TEACHER!

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14. 1. Locate each daily lesson on Ms. Stevenson’s blog and show it to your parent(s). 2. Send Ms. Stevenson’s a comment with your first and last name.