1. Mr. Thompson Middle School Math Brent International Subic Expectations and Procedures

2. Instructional Goals for Students 1. Students will attain the standards set by AERO. 1. Students will attain the standards set by AERO. 2. Students will utilize a variety of strategies and experiences to build and broaden learning. 2. Students will utilize a variety of strategies and experiences to build and broaden learning. 3. Students will gain confidence by being challenged and making decisions. 3. Students will gain confidence by being challenged and making decisions.

3. Expectations Students will be: 1. Respectful 2. Organized 3. Communicators 4. Honest 5. Inquirers 6. Prepared 7. On Task

4. Policies and Procedures 80% Rule 80% Rule Student Organization Student Organization Resources Resources Assignments Assignments

5. 80% Rule 1. Students must achieve 80% or better on each assignment or assessment. 2. If students do not achieve 80%, they need to do the following: 2.1 Do corrections for missed items. 2.2 Show how the error was made. 2.3 Show the correct work on a separate paper. 2.4 Do another assignment as stated by the Prescriptions or Mr. Thompson.

6. Student Organization Materials 1. Binder* 2. Mechanical Pencils (2) 3. Math Set (Protractor and Ruler) 4. Highlighters (2) 5. Calculator (Scientific or Graphing)

7. Web Resources Mr. T’s Wiki Mr. T’s Wiki https://math678withmrt.wikispaces.com/ Textbooks online Textbooks online

8. Binder with Labeled Dividers Travels with you 1. Packet 2. Vocabulary (cumulative) 3. Prescription and Expectations 4. Notes (Organizers and Handouts) 5. Work Space (Lined and Grid Paper)

9. Student File Stays in classroom One folder per chapter One folder per chapter Any graded work for each chapter. Any graded work for each chapter.

10. Digital Resources Mr. Thompson’s Wiki page with links, homework, documents, etc. Mr. Thompson’s Wiki page with links, homework, documents, etc. https://math678withmrt.wikispaces.com / https://math678withmrt.wikispaces.com /

11. Pre-Tests Before and after instruction Before and after instruction 95% or better = Project 95% or better = Project Less than 95% = Packet and Instruction Less than 95% = Packet and Instruction Does not affect grade. Does not affect grade.

12. Prescription Packet (Classwork and Homework) Pre-Test Questions Pre-Test Questions Vocabulary Vocabulary Due Dates Due Dates Objectives Objectives Levels of assignments: Levels of assignments: 1. 100% = Enrichment 2. 50 - 99% = Application 3. 0 - 49% = Remediation

13. Quizzes Short assessments that measure students’ current understanding. Short assessments that measure students’ current understanding. Usually two to four sections Usually two to four sections

14. O.R.A.’s Application assessments Application assessments Model thinking through writing, drawings, lists, etc. Model thinking through writing, drawings, lists, etc. Students may use any resource such as books, their binders, and the internet to assist them, except other people. Students may use any resource such as books, their binders, and the internet to assist them, except other people.

15. Projects Extra Credit Extra Credit One project per quarter One project per quarter Choose project from the Matrix Choose project from the Matrix Self-assess using the checklists Self-assess using the checklists Mandatory Mandatory Mastery on Pre-Test Mastery on Pre-Test Due before others take next Pre-Test Due before others take next Pre-Test For Grade (in lieu of CW, HW, Quiz, ORA, etc.) For Grade (in lieu of CW, HW, Quiz, ORA, etc.)

16. Post-Tests Matches the Pre-Test in format and content Matches the Pre-Test in format and content Compare to Pre-Test Compare to Pre-Test

17. Labs Activities that apply and reinforce a chapter’s objectives Activities that apply and reinforce a chapter’s objectives Collaborative Collaborative Research Research Website Critiques Website Critiques

18. This is not a dress rehearsal… ASK Questions ASK Questions BE Positive BE Positive HELP others HELP others WORK hard WORK hard TAKE Charge TAKE Charge Have FUN! Have FUN! Have a great year here at Subic!