MMQ- Monday Math Quiz
Each Monday our class will take a "Monday Math Quiz". On each quiz there are four different mathematical topics. Each topic is graded independent of the others. Usually one topic will have four problems. If a student gets 3 or 4 of the problems correct, then there is no homework for that topic. If a student gets 1 or 2 correct, then there will be an associated homework assignment for that topic. Thus, students may receive no homework if each topic is completed successfully, or up to four pages of homework (one for each topic) if he or she is struggling with part or all of the quiz. The quiz counts for a relatively small amount of points. Hence, if a student does poorly on the quiz, but carefully completes the homework then the overall math grade actually will improve. However, if there is a poor quiz and subsequent poorly completed homework that will have a negative impact on the grade if the pattern persists throughout the trimester.
Consequently, each homework assignment should be reviewed by the parent and student together. The hope is that with the extra focused support your student will gain concepts and skills that otherwise may not be fully developed. Parents, please monitor the homework and this will indicate to me that your student has completed and checked the homework with you. Additional support is given in class to help support concept development as well. The homework is due on Fridays unless otherwise noted. Your student will take the quizzes on Empower and you will see the score once it is finished. If homework needs to be completed it will be the next step in Empower along the pathway.
Consequently, each homework assignment should be reviewed by the parent and student together. The hope is that with the extra focused support your student will gain concepts and skills that otherwise may not be fully developed. Parents, please monitor the homework and this will indicate to me that your student has completed and checked the homework with you. Additional support is given in class to help support concept development as well. The homework is due on Fridays unless otherwise noted. Your student will take the quizzes on Empower and you will see the score once it is finished. If homework needs to be completed it will be the next step in Empower along the pathway.