We will be using a point system. To calculate
grades, divide the total points accumulated by the total points
possible and multiply by 100.
Homework will be worth 10 points a week
Quizzes will be worth between 10
to 30 points
Unit tests will be worth approximately 100
points
Science Notebooks will be worth between
300-400 points (that averages to between 50% to 60% of the
final grade)
Science
Notebook
Notebooks and homework make up the bulk of
the nine weeks grade. AMSTI only provides a classroom set of
textbooks, so the notebook will contain everything students need
to succeed in science.
Homework Options
Each Monday I will send home an assignment
sheet for the week. Please tear off the strip at the bottom,
sign it, and send it back on Tuesday. Returning that signed
strip is worth two points. Each student does any two of the
homework options and turns them in on Friday. Each assignment is
worth four points, for a grand total of ten points per week.
Homework sheets will be posted here in case anyone needs a fresh
copy.
Homework Pointers and Tips
Written assignments should be in the student's
own words, I will not accept reports that are printed directly
off the internet. I won't nitpick spelling and grammar if I can
read and understand what the student writes. Please help your
child by discussing what they are going to write and let them
explain it to you before they write it down. This helps with
reading comprehension, retention, and writing skills. Reports
can be typed or hand written as long as they are reasonably neat
and readable.
Poster and art projects do not have to be
done on large poster boards. One large sheet of poster paper
could be cut in half or fourths and used for several
assignments. Another option might be to use the larger sizes of
construction paper. Unless I specify otherwise, the poster only
has to be bigger than a sheet of typing paper.
Creativity is much more important (and
impressive!) than spending money on store bought borders and
scrap booking materials. Crayons, colored pencils, construction
paper, tape and glue are typical art supplies that could be used
for homework projects.
Contact me if you have a suggestion for a
homework assignment. I'm always open to new ideas!
Homework will be worth 10 points a week