My InteractiveMath

Journal

These are math journals

My Math

Journal #1Name: Susie Student

My Math

Journal #2Name: Susie Student

This is NOT a math journal

My Math

Journal #1Name: Susie Student

My Math

Journal #2Name: Susie Student

My ScienceJournal

Name: Susie Student

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My Math

Journal #1Name: Susie Student

My Math

Journal #2Name: Susie Student

These are math journals

Table of Contents• Reserve the first 4 pages (or front and

back of 2 pages)• Each day you will update the table of

contents:- Date- Topic- Page

Table of ContentsDate Topic

Page

NeatnessWrite neatly. These people must be able to read your journal:• You• Your teacher• Your parent• Your friends• Still you!

Neatness includes:• Only write MATH – “I can…” statement, problems,

definitions, explanations, your thinking• No doodling• Work top to bottom• Glue carefully• Use front and back of

each page

Completeness• If the teacher writes it,

it is important!• If you are absent, get

notes from your teacher or a reliable friend

Take Your Journal Home Each Night

• This is your personal math book• Keep your thinking

handy when working homework• Impress parents,

siblings, and friends

I’ll have you know, my mom

thinks I’m quite impressive!

Bring Your Journal to School Every Day

• This is your personal math book – if you don’t bring it, it will be empty• Keep your thinking handy while

you’re learning• Impress your teacher, friends, and

Tony Romo – really!

Jerry, check out this kid’s math journal!

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