Success In Math Class

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Success In Math Class

• What do I need to do to be prepared for math
  class every day?
• Do I need to do math outside of class time every
  day?
• How do I study for a math test?
• What do I do if I am having trouble understanding
  something?

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What do I need to do to be prepared for math
class every day?

• Bring all math materials to class math folder,
  math spiral, math book, homework folder, and
  pencils.
• Always have homework assignments completed,
  including being prepared for assigned
  assessments.
• Keep all math worksheets and assignments in your
  math folder do not clean out your math folder.
• Be ready to listen, think, and learn.

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Do I need to do math outside of class time every
day?

• Yes! Everyone needs to spend at least 10-15
  minutes doing math outside of class daily even
  if no homework is assigned.
• Why? Todays work in math class and any assigned
  homework are the building blocks for the work we
  will do in class tomorrow.

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What should I do outside of class during those
extra 10 - 15 minutes?

• Review any new and old vocabulary words discussed
  during todays lesson.
• Review any basic facts you need to practice.
• Review the notes you wrote in your spiral and
  work completed on your worksheets.
• Try working a couple of the problems from todays
  lesson.
• Look at your journal notes taken earlier this
  week.

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How do I study for a math test?

• Listen carefully in class, record notes about the
  test on your homework assignment sheet, and
  organize your math folder as directed.
• Select problems from your spiral and math folder
  to rework. Compare your new answers and work with
  the original problems.
• Review all notes in your math spiral.
• Review all unit vocabulary words and their
  definitions.
• Be sure to take time to study and rework problems
  that you have missed on earlier assignments or
  tests.

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What do I do if I am having trouble understanding
something?

• First of all, be sure that you have all past work
  completed and your spiral is up-to-date.
• Listen carefully in class to both large and small
  group discussions.
• Try even if you are not sure. You may be
  surprised how much you really do know.
• Ask for help your square partners, Mrs. C.,
  and your parents are good resources when you need
  help.
• Remember noon recess and study hall are good
  times to see Mrs. C. for extra help.

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Good Luck!

• Enjoy the many successes you will have as you
  study mathematics this year!