MATH - 1st SEMESTER

Take a few minutes to reflect on our work in math to date.
Please be honest in your responses.

REMEMBER my goals for you this year are the following:
1. Make each one of you an independent learner; responsible for your
own learning.
2. CREATE an enviornment that encourages / fosters independent learnimg.
3. PREPARE you for MCAS by providing you with strategies and review of concepts.
4. MAKE math fun and interesting - yet a valuable learning experience.

HOW ARE THOSE GOALS BEING MET?
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  1. How do you RATE yourself as a math student? RATE means how seriously do you try to learn concepts. (Independent learner)
    I work hard every night with homework & paractice new concepts.
    I work hard to do my assigned homework only.
    I work hard ONLY when a test or quiz is the next day.
    I'm not a serious math student; I rely on my classtime only.
    I don't care much about math.


  1. How helpful is the "notetaking" process for you in class? Do you use this method successfully to review? (Independent learner)
    I find this process helpful because I use the notes for review work.
    I take the notes because it helps me to write down and remember.
    I take notes in class and that's it! I don't refer back to them.
    I think it's a waste of time. I don't use them.


  1. How did you find the "CONTRACT" work in decimals and fractions in learning /reviewing?
    (Creating an environment for independent learning & review)
    Extremely helpful - I was working at my own pace
    Helpful to review what I forgot
    I didn't learn anything I didn't already know.
    I didn't know some concepts and didn't get help.


  1. How is the "pacing' of this class for you? By pacing I mean the speed at which we move reviewing concepts. (Creating an environment for independent learning & review)
    The class is too slow. I get bored waiting for others.
    The class moves fine for me. I find most of what we are doing is review.
    I wish we could go slower; I don't get all my questions answered.
    I think I'm over my head. Too much, too fast!


  1. HOw helpful has the MCAS practice tests been for you? (Prepare for MCAS)
    Extremely helpful - I find working in small groups less threatening for my questions.
    Helpful for review;; I find I can also help others.
    Not helpful - too hard
    Hard, my classmates move too fast. I don't have time to figure the questions out.


  1. What activities to date have helped you be a better math student?
    (Creating an environment for independent learning & review)
    Week Reviews
    Quia assignments
    MCAS review packets; Open response
    Homework assignments


  1. What class activities to date HAVE HELPED YOU learn better in math? PRACTICE what you know. (Creating an environment for independent learning & review)
    Board work / white boards
    4 corners
    Bingo / jeopardy
    Library assignments - different worksheets moving at our pace
    Teacher instruction
    Take note - blue book
    Week reviews
    Homework assignments


  1. Which type of activities to date HAVE NOT BEEN HELPFUL to you in math?
    Board work / white boards
    4 corners
    Bingo / jeopardy
    Library assignments - different worksheets moving at our pace
    Teacher instruction
    Take note - blue book
    Week reviews
    Homework assignments


  1. Evaluate YOUR personal growth this year (so far) as an independent learner.
    How do you feel about yourself as a math student?

    1 is poor - 5 is excellent


    1 2 3 4 5


  1. Plese HELP Mrs. G improve your math instruction for the remainder of the year. You know what role is to prepare you for 7th grade pre-algebra and make you an independent learner.

    What could be improved? Please add your feelings below.


  1. If math is really working for you and you are having a good experience, please feel free to share what's working BEST for you.





Mrs. Grimaldi
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT
Longmeadow School Department
Longmeadow, MA