CLASSROOM CLASSROOM PROCEDURESPROCEDURES

Mr. Garbus ClassroomMr. Garbus Classroom

Global Village Academy 5Global Village Academy 5thth Grade Math Grade Math

Aurora, ColoradoAurora, Colorado

FOREWORDFOREWORD

Welcome to Mr. Garbus’s (Mr. G if you prefer) math class.

I am here to teach math; you are here to learn math. I will do my job; you will do yours, and we will together use this year wisely and beneficially.

Positive attitude and perseverance are the keys to math success. Let’s all work towards that!!

Do not hesitate to ask for help or come to me if you are having any issues

GENERALGENERALEXPECTATIONSEXPECTATIONS

GOLDEN RULE- treat others like you want to be treated

COURTEOUS AT ALL TIMES SAFE AT ALL TIMES RESPONSIBLE AT ALL TIMES RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS AND THE

CLASSROOM AT ALL TIMES ACTIVE LISTENING FOLLOW DIRECTIONS THE FIRST

TIME THEY ARE GIVEN

WHY DO WE HAVE WHY DO WE HAVE PROCEDURES?PROCEDURES?

A procedure is the way that we do things. To do things right, we have to follow

some simple procedures, for example: To sharpen your pencil, put the pencil in the

sharpener and hold it in place until the pencil is sharp.

To enter the classroom, you will greet the teacher at the door, walk quietly to your desk, get all your materials out and begin working on the Problem of the Day.

So, to be successful in learning, you need to follow some simple procedures.

ENTRANCEENTRANCE Make sure you have all necessary materials

for the class. Enter the classroom quietly. Place your popsicle stick name in attendance

container so I know who is absent. Go directly to your assigned seat. Take all necessary materials out (backpacks

under your seat) and begin working quietly on Problem of the Day.

Homework should be out on desk.

PROBLEM OF PROBLEM OF THE DAY (POD)THE DAY (POD)

Immediately start the POD that will be written on the board when you get to your desk

Work quietly and independently Do the POD in your math notebook or

scratch piece of paper (write name, date, POD # at the top)

Share your strategy and solution with neighbor quietly if you are done

Sit quietly and wait for Anchor Task directions

MATH BLOCK (90 MATH BLOCK (90 MINUTES)MINUTES)

Structure of our Math Block on a daily basis:

POD/Homework Check (5 minutes) Anchor Task (20 minutes) Guided Instruction (10 minutes) Guided Practice (10 minutes) Station Work (30 minutes) SPRINTS (10 minutes) Clean Up (5 minutes)

DURING DURING INSTRUCTIONINSTRUCTION Listen to the teacher with full attention. No pencil sharpening, restroom breaks,

talking, whispering or moving from your seat

Take any notes (especially if Mr. G is modeling problems on the board)

Raise your hand for relevant questions Ask questions related to the subject. Other

questions which are not related to the subject can be asked after instruction

After instruction, make sure you understand the concept. If not, ask questions by mentioning which part you did not understand

WHILE YOU ARE WHILE YOU ARE WORKINGWORKING

Make sure you read or listen to the directions about your work and understand them.

If you did not understand, ask for help from other students sitting around you. If they also don’t understand, raise 1 finger to ask teacher.

If you are asked to help, be polite and kind and offer your best help

Talking to each other should be no louder than a whisper

Respect each other and be friendly. Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort

to finish your work on time.

EVERYDAY MATH EVERYDAY MATH MATERIALSMATERIALS

Everyday Materials: MATH JOURNAL – used for Daily

Anchor Tasks (date and Anchor Task # on every page), POD’s and taking notes

MATH FOLDERS 3 SHARPENED PENCILS SINGAPORE MATH TEXTBOOK AND

WORKBOOK (NAMES ON BOTH) OPTIONAL MATERIALS: colored

pencils, ruler, calculator, protractor, markers; scissors

IF MR. G CLAPS:IF MR. G CLAPS:

Stop what you are doing immediately.

Repeat same clap pattern as Mr. G in unison.

Face the teacher and wait silently to listen carefully to directions.

No talking or whispering. All of your attention should be given to the teacher.

AFTER YOU ARE AFTER YOU ARE DONEDONE

Double check your work and the directions one more time to see if you missed anything or did something incorrectly.

If the assignment is to be turned in, raise your hand so that Mr. G can pick up your work.

You may work quietly on homework or help others

MATH TALK (WHOLE CLASS MATH TALK (WHOLE CLASS OR GROUP DISCUSSIONS)OR GROUP DISCUSSIONS)

ACTIVE LISTENING TO TEACHER AND CLASSMATES

MATHEMATICAL VOCABULARY WHEN SHARING

ASK MATHEMATICAL QUESTIONS NO JUDGEMENTS SUMMARIZE/REPHRASE OTHERS’

IDEAS AND/OR STRATEGIES EXPLAIN AND JUSTIFY YOUR

SOLUTIONS (use pictures, diagrams, explanations, manipulatives, bar models)

SITTING STILL RAISE HAND PATIENTLY IF YOU WANT

TO SHARE

HOMEWORK HOMEWORK PROCEDUREPROCEDURE You will be given homework on a

daily basis (Monday-Thursday) Copy down homework in your student

planners (it will be written on board) Bring it back the next day with your

name on it (DO YOUR BEST to complete it)

If you are not able to do homework, write Mr. G a note explaining why you could not (signed by parents)

WORKING IN WORKING IN MATH STATIONSMATH STATIONS

Must have your math notebooks and Math Station folders for any station you are working at

Respect the materials you are working with (Read directions for games, place materials back where they belong when you are done)

If working with a partner: work quietly, work cooperatively, stay on task

Clean up immediately when it’s time to switch Transition to next station quietly and get right to

work Keep track of your work in your Station Log Do not interrupt Mr. G and his group

PROBLEM-PROBLEM-SOLVINGSOLVING

Math is all about solving problems, here are tips to keep in mind:

RESTROOM RESTROOM PROCEDUREPROCEDURE USED ONLY DURING STUDENT WORK

TIME (NOT DURING MR. G’S INSTRUCTION TIME, unless of an emergency)

ONE AT A TIME Put 2 fingers in air (symbol for restroom) and

wait for a nod from me WRITE INITIALS AND TIME OUT ON

BOARD USE RESTROOM, wash hands with soap

before returning WRITE TIME IN ON BOARD UPON YOUR

RETURN

CONSEQUENCESCONSEQUENCES

1. Verbal Warning (Yellow)

2. My Action Plan Form (Red)

3. Student Conference w/ Teacher (Student and teacher make Home Contact)

4. Student/Parent Conference w/ Teacher

5. Referral to Administration

HAVE A WONDERFUL, HAVE A WONDERFUL, ENJOYABLE YEAR!ENJOYABLE YEAR!

Mr. Garbus