Participation: Each class requires that students actively participate in classroom discussion and problems done in class. As part of participation, working with the Smart Board is encouraged and desirable. Participation is awarded as 5 points per day.
Online Homework: Each night online homework is assigned to further skill development of subject. Online work can be completed in class, during lunchtime or after school if computer access is limited at home. For those students unable to access a computer, worksheets with the online problems are downloaded and printed for students. The online homework has the following components: number of skill based problems. Each problem has a space for inputted the answer. The answer can be inputted 4 times before the system "locks" you out of the problem and it is marked incorrect. As part of each problem a "help" button is displayed giving the student a hint as to how to solve the problem. Another component is the tutorial feature where the textbook is accessed online allowing for the student to read the corresponding textbook material affiliated with the problem. Each online assignment is scored immediately for the student to assess performance and give immediate feedback.
Mastery Quizzes: Each week students will be given a mastery quiz via a handout allowing them to demonstrate master of the subject matter. The quiz will be worth 20 points and students need to "pass" the quiz with a 80% or higher score. Quizzes can be re-taken in order to obtain the passing score.
Technology Assessment: As part of the math curriculum, students are expected to utilize various teacher directed technology resources to enhance their learning outside of the classroom. Various websites such as Kahn Academy, Purple Math, and YouTube Videos are given to students either via a handout or through the classroom blog. Points awarded: 50 points per chapter.
Kahn Academy: Students are tracked on Kahn Academy via subject matter that needs skill building. Kahn Academy allows teachers to track progress in developmental areas in various math subjects. If students need differentiation or advanced topics, Kahn Academy is also used to track this progress.
Special Projects: Alternative assessments are offered to students and encourage the use of technology such as blogs, posting videos, SmartBoard presentations as well as traditional PowerPoint projects. Special projects can be done as extra credit or will be assigned once quarter as a alternative assessment that students can pick instead of a cumulative test.
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