Welcome to Mr. Duraj’s Math Class
2013-2014 School Year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssqXGAIheSU
Who Am I??
• This is my 6th year of teaching• This is my 3rd year at Mayfield Middle School, 2nd
teaching 8th grade• I am the Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach• I have both my Bachelor’s and Masters degrees from
Cleveland State University in Middle Childhood Mathematics and Elementary Mathematics, respectively
• When I am not studying math…..I love staying active and participating in sports. I have ran 5 Warrior Dashes and 1 Tough Mudder. I love basketball, softball, and golf
What do I need to bring everyday?
1. Math binder-This will contain your notes, classwork, practice,
checkpoints, and summative assessments
2. Your folder-This will stay in the room and keep any classwork/notes
BEFORE it gets transferred to your binder (weekly)-This will also be where your weekly progress sheet will be.
(I’ll explain later)3. A Pencil (sounds silly doesn’t it?)4. Your calculator
Rules/Student Responsibilities
1. Be on time!!!-Three tardies per quarter=lunch detention (you don’t want these)2. Be prepared-Once you enter my room, you should NOT have to run back out
to your locker (know what you need!)3. Be respectful-Whether it is me, your classmates, or another speaker, do not
speak unless you’re called on and show full attention4. I dismiss you-I may have important information to get out before you leave, so
even if kids are lined up at the door…you stay
A trip around the room….
“Where do I turn in notes for the office?”-The “Homeroom” tray on my desk
“Where do I hand in practice or late work?”-The “Grade Me Please” tray on my desk
“Mr. D, I was absent, what did I miss?”-Ask a partner at your table, I will be more then
happy to provide you with the work located next to the golf poster
Con’t
“I need a calculator”- You should all have a TI=30X calculator from the
previous school years, I do have some to use during class located on your table. These DO NOT leave the room.
“I need to sharpen my pencil”- Please wait until no one is speaking to sharpen
your pencil. There is a manual one located by Arnold Schwarzenegger and an electric one on the extra supplies table.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZaxIp5Icjk
Yup…more questions
“Where is the practice written for each day?”-On the back board, you will see the practice for
each day“What is my learning goal/big idea for each
lesson?”-It is also written on the back board next to your
assignments (these should be written down on your progress sheet every day)
What can I expect in math this year?
• You will have the opportunity to use the Inspire calculators located on the side of the room.
• You will be challenged to think critically and work with your classmates to make “quantum leaps” and achieve “Ahhh Ha!” moments all year
• You will be tracking your progress weekly through folder communication so both you and I know where you stand in your mathematical learning
• You will have fun in math (sounds weird doesn’t it?)
What is this Progress Sheet you keep talking about???
Progress Sheet con’t
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMtkiS1SU_c
Get ready to have a great school year!!!
Now, it’s time to learn about you……..
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