“How Do I Help My Child Succeed in Math at BJHS?”

Traits of Successful Math Students

• Does not give up easily.• Follows directions well.• Shows all work when completing problems.• Has multiplication facts memorized.• Has basic mathematical foundation on which to build

(i.e. understand fraction/decimal concepts and operations)

• References notes when help is needed.• Participates and asks questions in class

TEXTBOOK vs. Interactive Notebooks

• BJHS teachers use Cornell Notes to engage students in meaningful note taking.

• These notes are used much like a textbook and should be referenced for nightly homework.

• Examples that EXACTLY match the homework problem will not always be given; however procedures from these examples can be followed to complete the homework.

Math Practices• The Common Core Standards call for 8 Standards for

Mathematical Practice that describe a variety of expertise that BJHS teachers will work to develop in students.

• These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics education.

• These 8 Mathematical Practices will be taught and assessed along with math curriculum.

How Do I Help My Student Complete Homework?

• Set up a consistent schedule (one both of you can live with) for completing homework and additional study, if needed.

• Find an area in your house where your child can complete their homework without distractions.

• Check their agendas daily!• Ask to see COMPLETED

homework.

How Do I Help My Student Complete Homework?

• Encourage your child to use their notes taken in class to complete problems.

• If they are struggling, have them explain their notes to you on problems completed in class. Most often they will answer their own questions.

• Help guide them to an answer using their notes. Don’t just tell them the answer.

How Do I Help My Student Complete Homework?

• Encourage your child to “Show All Work” when completing homework.

• Compare their homework to the examples on their notes to see if they look similar.

• Encourage students to attempt ALL problems on the homework.

How Do I Help My Student Use All Resources Available?

• Visit the BJHS Math Department Website to see:

1. FLEX BOOKS that work much like Online Textbooks.

2. Various website with video explanations of current curriculum

How Do I Help My Student Use All Resources Available?

• Utilize school tutoring opportunities. All teachers have weekly tutoring times posted.

• BJHS also has a homework hub available Monday-Thursday, a.m. and p.m. In the media center.

How Do I Help My Student Study for a Test/Quiz?

• Go over the vocabulary of the lessons. Ask them for definitions or give them a definition and ask for the name.

• Have them show you a couple problems and have them explain how they solved them.

• Encourage students to study nightly for an upcoming test/quiz. Don’t cram the night before.

• Complete all study review guides given.

Lastly,

• BJHS are here to help! E-mail, call, and discuss with the teacher any issues you are noticing.

• We can not help with problems we do not know about!

• Visit the BJHS website to see our vision- We are 100% committed to helping your child master middle school math.