FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (and answers!)

for Mr. Greenwood's math classes

Scroll down and look through all the questions, and choose whichever you want.

YOUR MONTHLY MATH WORK:

• Which assignments are graded, and how much are they worth?

• What math work do I turn in at the end of the month?

• How do I turn it in?

• May I turn the math work in early?

• How do I do the "notes" assignment?

• What's the correct heading for the papers I'm going to turn in?

• Do I really have to show all my work?!?

• How can I know what my grade is?

WHAT DO I ACTUALLY DO FOR MATH EACH DAY AT HOME?

• 8th graders and below (and parents), click anywhere on this line.

• High school students, click anywhere on this line.

MATH TESTS:

• When do I take math tests?

• Do I have to make a reservation to take the monthly test?

• Do you have suggestions for how to study for the test?

• May I use a calculator on the test?

• May I use the calculator on my phone?

• When do I get the grade for a test?

TEST CORRECTIONS:

• How exactly do you want me to do these "corrections" after I take a test?

• When are the test corrections due?

• Why do I have an F for the test correction assignment when: 1. I haven't retaken it yet and you said I don't have to turn in the test corrections until I retake it! OR, 2. I earned 100% and there's nothing to correct! OR, 3. Why does the assignment list show 50%?

RETAKING TESTS:

• May I retake a test if I do poorly?
• When may I retake a test?

• Do I have to make a reservation to retake a test?

• How do I make a reservation to retake a test?
• What is the deadline for retaking a test?

• Are the scores averaged?

• How many times may I retake a particular test?

MISSED A MATH TEST:

• When do I take the math test I missed? Also, What is the penalty if I miss a math test? (Short answer: yes. For an explanation, read through the linked file.)

• Do I still get penalized if there was a reason I couldn't come, that was out of my control? (Same link as the last question, but see "B2" when you go to the link.)

GETTING MATH HELP:

• I don't understand this math! HELP!

• Do you know any tutors who can help?

• When can I get help from the teacher?

• What are the rules/policies about coming to and using math help? (Read the bottom of the page.)

EXTRA CREDIT:

• Is there any extra credit?

• When is extra credit due? (read the last link; the dates are in the middle)

• How much is the extra credit worth?

• What are the directions for the extra credit?

• Where do I find the extra credit worksheets? Go to the directions link and go to the bottom of the page.

PARENTS:

• I am a parent, and I want to have a conference with you (the teacher). When can we meet?

• I am a middle school parent. What's this that I have to teach the math at home every day?

• What help can I get when I'm having problems teaching my child math at home?