Math


 * __Saxon Math__**

There is math homework every night except if there was a test that day. Homework consists of 30 problems. Remember to write down all of your work, not just the answer. I am not able to help you if I can’t see your work. Homework is part of your grade. If you attempt all 30 of the questions and get 25 or more correct you will receive credit for all 30. Don’t forget that the small number in parenthesis under the question number refers you to the lesson where the concept was introduced. This makes it very simple to review the material if you are not sure how to do the problem. If you have a problem that you do not understand I am available to help you every morning during our morning routine time. Take a few extra sheets of math homework paper home and put it in a safe place for the occasional time you forget to take one home. If you find that you do not have any just make your own. Put 15 boxes (3 columns x 5 rows) on one side of notebook paper and 15 boxes on the other side of the paper. You are responsible for your math homework whether you are present in class or not. You have 2 days after your return to turn in your homework. I will not ask for the homework. Fifth graders need to show responsibility and submit their homework.

Every day there is a timed facts test. As long as I see improvement or maintenance of an ‘A’ on the tests you receive the point for the day. If you are not present when the test is given, just write on the page why you were not in the classroom at the time so that you receive an excused for that particular test. If the page is submitted to the basket when you are out it is your responsibility to submit yours upon return.

The first math test is after the 10th lesson. Then they occur after every 5 lessons. Once a concept has been practiced for at least 10 lessons it becomes available to be tested. The test consists of three sections. The first section contains 20 questions. The second section is a timed facts test. The last section is the PSSA style problem solving section. One problem from the Daily Power Ups will be tested so prepare by studying these daily pages.