Question 1

How can I check my math grade?

Accepted Answer

Log in to www.teacherease.com and follow the directions provided by the school.

Question 2

Can you explain how grades are weighted?

Accepted Answer

Participation - 5%
Homework - 20%
Quizzes - 30%
Tests - 45%
 
Participation is checked daily based on whether or not a student is actively paying attention and taking notes in class.
 
Homework is checked for effort and completion only.  I do not expect students to get every homework question correct and do not want to discourage any students by giving low grades if they do not understand the material after a single lesson.
 
Quizzes and tests are weighted more heavily because this is the student's chance to show me what they learned from our lessons and homework.

Question 3

What should I do if I left my textbook at school and there is homework due the next day?

Accepted Answer

Log in to my.hrw.com and click on the textbook link. From there, you can find a menu on the right side of the page.  Click on the 3 dots and a print option will apear in the list.  Enter the page number you wish to print.  Please do not enter answers in the online textbook notes sections.  If you do not have a printer, please write all work and answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Question 4

Why should I watch the videos PRIOR to class?

Accepted Answer

Learning can take place best when there is some background knowledge to tie the content to.  If you watch a video on the upcoming math content, it may provide some background knowledge to tie the lesson to while we learn it during class.  It can also prepare you with some questions to ask during the in-class lessons.

Question 5

How can I study for a math test?

Accepted Answer

Studying for math tests is a bit different than studying for other subjects' tests. It is much more than memorizing facts. Math is something that needs to be practiced in order to master the concepts.  Therefore, the best way to study for a math test is to study/practice the material a little bit each night. Just by doing a couple practice problems each night will go a very far way to mastering the concepts.  
 
Within our GO Math! series are ample opportunities for practice.  There are "Math on the Spot' videos to watch to not only preview a lesson, but to remind ourselves how to do the math problems once the lesson has been taught.  There are also "Personal Trainer" sections that provide some great practice problems to help master the math skills we are trying to learn.  
 
Remember that the "Independent Practice" pages in the textbook are some very good practice probems to prepare for a test.  Often we consider these pages to be great study guides to help prepare for an upcoming test.

Question 6

What is the late work policy?

Accepted Answer

Students that do not have work completed by the due date will recieve a homework minor.  Three homework minors in a 9-week period will result in a detention. In this detention, the student will be required to finish the missing homework.  
 
Since my homework grades are scored as an effort grade, late homework will be accepted at half credit.

Question 7

What is the absent work policy?

Accepted Answer

Students who miss school with an excused absense will be allowed 2 days to complete the missing assignment at full credit.  After those two days, it is considered late.

Question 8

What are the classroom expectations?

Accepted Answer

1. Respect everyone and everything at all times
2. Mistakes are an important part in learning
3. Practice makes perfect

Question 9

What is the grading scale?

Accepted Answer

A+ = 99-100
A   = 95-98
A-  = 93-94
 
B+ = 91-92
B   = 87-90
B-  = 85-86
 
C+ = 83-84
C   = 79-82
C-  = 77-78
 
D+ = 76
D   = 71-75
D-  = 70
 
F    = 0-69

Question 10

How do I use the chat feature?

Accepted Answer

The chat feature on this site is to be used for homework help and general math questions.  It is NOT to be used to ask what howework was assigned.
 
Example:  If you were given an assignment and you were unsure if number 4 was done correctly, you can simply send a picture of your work for number 4 and ask me if you did the problem correctly.  
 
If I am not busy with my own personal / family activities in the evenings, I will be more than happy to reply and answer your math questions.

Welcome to Mr. Noll's Middle School Math Class

Welcome to Mr. Noll's Middle School Math Class

Welcome to Mr. Noll's Middle School Math Class

Info for Students

HOMEWORK - March 22 - March 26

How can I check my math grade?

Can you explain how grades are weighted?

What should I do if I left my textbook at school and there is homework due the next day?

Why should I watch the videos PRIOR to class?

How can I study for a math test?

What is the late work policy?

What is the absent work policy?

What are the classroom expectations?

What is the grading scale?

How do I use the chat feature?