Math
More fractions - I've seen some (not too many) disappointing results resulting in some "1" quizzes coming home. My rule is that if you get a parent signature, fix all the mistakes, and turn in the quiz the following day, I'll change the grade from a "1" to a "2", leaving the "1"s for people who don't make the effort. I do grade "hard" - 69 percent and under is considered a "1". However I do believe that if you get a grade that low, you probably don't know what you're doing and need some help. I'd rather you be a bit alarmed than complacent.
Most of the errors are caused by:
1. a failure to reduce all the way
2. adding rather than subtracting or vice-versa
3. a minor computational error
4. reducing a mixed number and then forgetting to add the whole number into the final answer - for example 41 3/6 = 1/2 when the answer should be 41 1/2.
I realize the reducing stuff seems picky, but I am trying to keep the bar high so that middle school isn't too much of a shock.
I sat down with each and every person that got a "1" and corrected the quizzes with them individually, addressing problems as I saw them arise. Please go over these with your child again to make sure I didn't miss anything, and that they entirely understand. They do fool me sometimes.
As always, contact me if you I can do anything for you
Language Arts
same as yesterday
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