Today students will receive their grades quizzes from Friday. I was pleased with the way many scored on the quiz, but also disappointed with some of the results. Quizes have been hole punched and should be placed in their binder. I encourage parents to ask to see their grades quiz to see where students made mistakes.
There were WAY too many students that were suprised that we even had a quiz on Friday. It has been on the calandar in my room all week, on my blog every day, and I have reminded them every day about the quiz on Friday. It was clear that many students did not prepare AT ALL for the quiz, and their score reflects their preparation.
Today we will go over the quiz and quickly review each question.
We will also be answering a series of questions about what they have experienced in my class so far this year. I will print out a copy of thier latest grade and attach it to their answers to the questions. Students will use their answers to these questions for the Student Lead Conferences on Tuesday from 4:00-5:00. All parents are encouraged to attend to discuss these answers with their students. Teachers will be in attendance but this is not a parent/ teacher conference (I will be in attendance from 4:00-4:30) . It is an opportunity for students to discuss with students their progress or difficulties in class. The questions they will answer include...
1.) What has been the most difficult part of 6th grade math?
2.) What have you done to prepare for quizzes and tests?
3.) Are you taking notes and writing down examples from class and using them to study for quizzes and tests?
4.) Do you feel like your grade is an accurate representation of the effort you are putting into class?
5.) If your grade is not where you like, what can you do to help raise your grade (are you missing homework? quiz/ test grades low? study habits? note taking skills?)
6.) If there is a concept you have difficulty with, have you asked your teacher for tutoring or extra help?
7.) Have you used your binder as a way to stay organized in class or does your binder need work? If I asked you to see all of your notes, old homework assignments, quizzes, and tests, would you know exactly where they are in your binder?
