Each day that an assignment is due, I will simply check students off for completing the assignment, but I will not check that they are all correct. We ALWAYS go over our assignments from the night before using pens, so we're still discussing the correct answers; we're just not putting a grade into the gradebook for each assignment.
For example, if Joe completes 9 out of 10 math assignments over the course of Unit 4, he will receive a 90% for one of his math grades. All other math grades will come from various skill checks, mathbox quizzes, and tests. This should highly encourage ALL students to focus during math block and to prepare themselves for each day's skills.
I've changed this for two reasons:
- Answers to the study link pages are in each unit family letter. The letter went home today for Unit 4 and I've sent all others via email or with your 5th grader.
- Students receive help from family members at home with their work. I highly encourage this practice, as this is an excellent way to work on the math skills. However, I want your child's grades on Power School to reflect his or her understanding of the skills alone.
