Change to Independent Math!
Hello Parents and Students,
At the beginning of this year, I explained to you that we would do two types of math this year — independent math and applied math. The students have been doing CSI Math for applied math this term, typically twice a week, and then for independent math, they receive time twice a week to work in the Math Makes Sense textbooks provided to us.
In MACC, I always try to be responsive to the students, and the feedback they have given me is that they are enjoying the Applied Math (me, too) and the Independent Math is not as engaging due to the repetition in the book. I have also noted that the progress in the book is going too slowly given their abilities, so it is time to make an adjustment.
For this reason, Independent Math now works like this (explained to students today):
- For each unit, do the “Show What You Know” ending section first. It is at the end of the unit chapter.
- Turn in the “Show What You Know” to Ms. D. It will serve as a pre-test for the unit. When I mark it, if you receive 90% and above, then you will not need to do any more homework for that unit, and you can go ahead and take the unit test for a mark.
- If you receive less than 90% on the pre-test, then you will only do lessons in the unit that will help you do better on questions you missed. When that is complete, check your answers independently, ask me questions as needed, and then take the unit test for a mark.
- When you turn in “Show What You Know” please mark it with your name, grade level of the book, and the unit number, so I can mark it more quickly.
- Please be patient, as you can always work on Applied Math activities while waiting for your mark from Independent Math.
- If you have done more homework for a unit, please turn it in — it was not wasted time, and I will take note of your efforts!