Homework Information
All homework should be written weekly in your scholar's planner.
DreamboxEvery Monday I will remind students that they are required to complete at least 2 Dreambox lessons out of class per week. This will be written in the planner and parents will sign when completed. Students without internet or computer access can come see Mrs. Watson during lunch or arrange another time to complete their lessons at school. Dreambox is an interactive, individualized program that helps students practice math skills, learn concepts, review previous instruction, and be enriched with difficult content. Send me a message if your student needs their username or password.
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Connected Mathematics ProjectThe curriculum we are working out of includes units that are based in a common context that helps students deeply understand the math concepts they are learning. This includes application, connection, and extension questions. Because of the depth of thinking, I will only assign between 1-5 problems on Tuesdays that will be due on Thursdays. I will also make note of "bonus" problems if your child wants more practice, or you want to work through extension problems with them.
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Cornell Note ReviewResearch shows that effective note taking strategies and reviewing and annotating notes greatly increases retention and understanding. For this reason, during appropriate times in the unit I will ask students to take home their interactive notebooks (that usually stay in the classroom) to review their notes. This would be a great opportunity to have your scholar explain to you the things he/she is learning in math class!
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