AP Calculus Classroom Procedures and Routines

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AP CalculusClassroom Procedures and Routines

• Brandy Ramsey
• Terry Dunn
• EDUC 3308
• March 3, 2005
• Assignment 5

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Procedures For Beginning Class

• Attendance will be taken at the start of each
  period. The seating chart will be used except on
  exam days when roll will be taken verbally.
• Be on time for class. If you are not in your
  assigned seat when the bell rings, your will be
  marked tardy. School policy on tardiness will
  apply.
• Absences will be accepted with a doctors note
  and you will receive full credit for late
  assignments.
• Unexcused absences will result in a 10 point
  grade reduction on any assignment due on that
  date.
• Every day will start with the Challenge problems.
  These will be used for academic warm-up and will
  be collected for participation points. The
  problems are for your review and mastery.

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Taking Up and Distributing Materials

• When you have finished the Challenge problems,
  remain seated and quiet.
• Group homework review will begin after the
  warm-up, followed by a question and answer
  session.
• Any material needing to be turned in should be
  handled by the designated group member and put
  into the groups file on the file cabinet.
• All class materials will either be distributed by
  me or by the designated group member.

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Code of Conduct

• Be Prepared
• Participate
• Good Manners
• Respect

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Procedures Related to Instructional Activities

• Student movement in the classroom is permitted
  during specified group activities.
• Student movement is always conducted in a
  courteous and responsible way.
• All students will be seated, quiet and attentive
  when I or another teacher is presenting
  information/material.
• All students will be seated, quiet and attentive
  when a fellow student is presenting
  information/material
• Class time is valuable and I expect you to handle
  your personal needs before or after class.

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Procedures Related to Instructional Activities

• Signal for student attention Whenever I say,
  Attention, you are to stop what you are doing
  and direct your focus on me.
• Signal for teacher attention - Raise your hand
  and wait to be called upon or wait until I come
  to your table.
• Student talking Good manners is non-negotiable
  in this class. When another student or I are
  addressing the class, remain quiet. In your
  groups, maintain civility. In addressing each
  other or me, be respectful.

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Procedures Related to Instructional
ActivitiesHeadings for Papers and Assignments

• Headings are to be placed in the upper right
  corner.
• Headings include the following
• Name
• Class
• Date
• Assignment/Homework and Problems

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Procedures Related to Instructional Activities

• Activities to do when your work is completed
• Start assigned homework
• Review current section
• Read next section

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Classroom Layout Rationale

• Teaching philosophy is one of facilitation and
  assistance of individual construction of
  mathematical understanding.
• Students are grouped at the tables for
  teacher-led instruction and small group
  interaction.
• Adequate area around each group is designed for
  ease of teacher to walk around each table.
• Teachers desk is in the back of the room for
  easy observation of each group/table.
• Computer area is isolated to allow for individual
  focus on math tutorials and math software.

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Procedures Regarding Room AreasFile and Supply
Cabinets andBookshelves

• Pick up after yourself and keep each area neat
  and clean.
• Be careful with hole punches, heavy duty stapler
  and other equipment.
• Only the designated person from each group is
  allowed to file group material or to retrieve
  material from the file cabinets and bookcases.
• One person from each group is responsible to get
  calculators, paper, etc. from supply.

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Procedures Regarding Room AreasComputer Area

• Absolutely no food or beverage is allowed in this
  area.
• No games other than approved math games are
  allowed.
• One student is allowed 30 minutes per visit
• Computers are for school/subject use only, no
  internet surfing or personal e-mails will be
  tolerated.
• If you require help, raise your hand or quietly
  ask a fellow student at the nearest computer.

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Procedures Regarding Room AreasMrs. Ramseys
World

• The desk, table, computer and file cabinet at the
  back of the room are part of Mrs. Ramseys
  World.
• No student shall ever touch this World without
  specific directions and permission to do so.
• No student should ever be at my desk or in my
  chair for any reason.

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Procedures for Ending Class

• Putting Away Supplies - all classroom supplies
  and books are to be returned to their original
  location by designated group member.
• Organizing Materials Students can begin to
  gather their book bags and materials only after
  completion of class is signaled.

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Procedures for Ending Class

• Dismissing Class
• Listen for any dismissal announcements or final
  instructions
• I dismiss the class not the bell
• Make sure you leave your table area clean and
  have removed your trash.
• Check that you have all of your belongings.

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Fire Drill

• Immediately, upon hearing the fire alarm, all
  students exit the room in a quiet and orderly
  manner.
• Proceed to the outside doors and go directly to
  your designated area.
• I will secure the classroom and follow you
  outside to the designated area.
• Attendance will be taken outside and again as we
  return to the classroom.
• Behave appropriately, this is a non-negotiable
  behavior.

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Other Procedures

• Lockers Breaks exist between classes to allow
  you locker visitation to retrieve the necessary
  books and materials to come to class prepared.
• There is no reason that I will allow a return to
  your locker.
• Think about what you will need for success and
  then plan for the success.
• Bathroom and water breaks Take care of your
  personal needs during the breaks between classes.
• Do not interrupt a learning session to request
  permission to use the restroom. Find a more
  appropriate time.
• You may go to the restroom during class only if
  it is an emergency.

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Substitute Folder/Procedures

• A substitute folder in on the file cabinet by my
  desk.
• Substitute instructions and materials are
  enclosed.
• A list of classroom procedures are in the folder
  along with a seating chart with the names of
  students.
• Mr. Dunn is next door and available to assist
  you. Please dont hesitate to ask him.
• Please leave me a detailed note on any problems
  or positives you experienced with my classes.