OI Middle Math
September 2019
September Update
We had another constructive month in September! Here are some of the updates from OI math department.
Collaborative/Small Group Instruction
Small group instruction is one of the effective strategies implemented in mathematical classes at OI high school. It allows teachers to:
- Differentiate activities according to individual needs (review, challenging enrichment activities, more practice, etc.).
- Give opportunities for scholars to collaborate and practice their communication skills.
- Present the concept and give feedback at more personal level.
Partner-Share
Small Group Centers
Group Discussion
Assessment Retake Policy
Scholars can redo an assignment given a score of 3 or lower if they choose. This can be done in AO. The maximum they can earn for retake is 6.
Scholars must visit Academic overtime within a week of the day originally assigned to retake the assessment.
Can be retaken once
Late Work Policy
The timely submission of scholar work is critical in order to provide feedback. Learning to turn work in on time is an Approaches to Learning skill that is necessary in order to be a successful adult. We recognize that scholars are in the process of learning this important time management skill. However, it is important that they experience accountability and consequences for the lack of effective time management.
Any work that is submitted late, forgoes the option of revision. In addition, late work will not be accepted beyond one week after the due date.
No work can be submitted after the conclusion of a unit. Summative assessments will not be accepted beyond one week after the end of the unit. Late Summative assessments will receive the same penalty that other unit work receives.
Late work penalty:
For 8th Grade: Late work will not receive a score greater than a 3.
For 6th and 7th Grade: Late work will not receive a score great than a 6.
The actual score without the penalty will be recorded in notes.
*Scholars who are excused from school due to illness or other approved reason will have the amount of days to make up work missed as days absent.