Welcome to 6-8 mathGeorge Blairtblair@chatham-nj.org

Who am I?

ex Wall Street, 9/11, Canadian, hockey,

7 years experience as teacher and administrator

Urban/suburban/dean

Live locally-my kids are in middle and high school

Daily Classroom Routine

Homework- checked/reviewed as necessary. Problems/concerns addressed

CMP3. Launch-Explore-Summarize

Emphasis on word problems and higher level thinking. “Basics” are reviewed as necessary

Grading

As per CMS policy: quizzes, tests, homework and classwork/participation

Can have up to 2 quizzes and 1 test per unit

NO credit for late homework-unless I’m emailed with emergency/family situation

Homework

Will be posted on website. Hand in next day for full credit

Used to reinforce concepts taught in class, sometimes it is an extension of classroom material

Homework questions are taken from CMP3 and often draw on previously taught material from previous years

Expectations for homework

Do your best, TRY- if your child is struggling email me/send me a note- I will work with them/you

Homework is graded on effort, not 100% accuracy. Some nights will be more difficult than others.

I will generally assign 3-4 questions (20 min)

Miscellaneous

I want children to overcome their “fears” of math and(test) anxiety, which can be their biggest obstacle to success

I will work with students who struggle with concepts and don’t like math

Lessons are designed to mirror regular classes to increase self esteem and student knowledge

Communication

Email me if there are questions about homework- I will attempt to get back to you/them the same evening

If you have tips/questions/concerns about your child, let me know

I’m old school- if you would rather talk face-to-face, that’s fine

I generally offer extra help before school please email to make arrangements.