About+This+Class

= Mrs. Curtis’ Science Class = I wanted to share some information about our class that students and their parents/guardians should know about science this year.

Science notebooks the purpose of our science notebooks are to help us record our understandings about what we are learning. These notebooks will be kept in the classroom unless a specific assignment requires them to be brought home. Grading Grades are based on points. Each task is assigned points based on its relative complexity, importance, duration etc. The total number of points earned / total number of points possible = grade Classwork Class work consists of labs, outdoor field experiences discussions, science log writings and readings. Usually these assignments are worth 10-20 points depending on the amount of time spent on the activity.

Tests and quizzes I give frequent quizzes. The rationale behind this is that students who study a little bit often, tend to learn the information better and retain it longer. Quizzes are generally based on information presented in the previous class. They are usually not announced. Quizzes are generally worth 5 -15 points.

Tests and other assessments will be used to evaluate student learning. End of unit projects will be treated like a test. Projects will be broken into small chunks to help students keep track of the work. When a test is scheduled, students will complete a study guide that we will go over in class. Tests and projects are generally worth about 50 points.

Homework The purpose of science homework is to reinforceconcepts covered in class, to prepare the student with ideas to be discussed inthe next class or to inform parents/guardians about important happenings in our class. Homework will be assigned infrequently during the 1st trimester period. During the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, students can expect homework once or twice a week. It is due the next science class unless otherwise specified. Late work will receive reduced credit (up to 3 days late); Students will receive a zero for missing work. Homework is always posted on the board in room 122. It is also posted on this wiki. Homework is usually worth 5 - 10 points.

When you are absent: Check the assignment bulletin board in the classroom or the science wiki Visit Mrs. Curtis to make sure all work (class and homework) is made up.

Parents and guardians are always welcome in our classroom.We can always use an extra pair of hands! If you have a particular expertise inscience that you would like to share with our classes please let me know. If you have any questions or problems throughout the school year, please do not hesitate to email me at Pcurtis@willingtonct.org or call the school 429-9391 x122.