What is the goal of the program?

• SMALL group instruction
• To build confidence and encourage your child to “Ask Questions”
• To develop a love for mathematics
• To Gain confidence in their unit math class
• Become a better problem solver
• To be able think independently
• Develop test-taking strategies depending on their own personal needs
• To pass the NJ PASS / GEPA

How can I help my child?

• Have a quiet place for your child to do his/her homework
• Study for upcoming test in their unit math class
• Encourage them to seek help during Activity Period
• Have a positive attitude
• Eat Healthy, FOOD is BRAIN POWER
• Encourage mathematical thinking out of school; tip, tax, % off
• Drill and Practice of Basic Math Facts

• Become your own advocate, ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS!
  
• RESPECT others ANSWERS
  
• Take a MISTAKE and LEARN from it!
  
• TALK MATHEMATICALLY
  
• ESTIMATE and then grab for the CALCULATOR.
  
• BE PREPARED for class.
  
• Be an ACTIVE LEARNER.
  
• LEARN math by DOING!!!!!
  
• ALWAYS CHECK – Does my answer make sense?
  
• NEVER GIVE UP – Grab the CHALLENGE!

How is my child graded in Math Lab?

• The goal is to have every child succeed
• They will receive daily points for gathering supplies, having a positive attitude in class and  working together as a team.
• Partner Quizes

State Testing Dates for 2007 – 2008 SCHOOL YEARNJ ASK/8 (formerly GEPAApril 28, 2008:                      Language Arts, Day 1 (make – up May 5th)
April 29, 2008:                      Language Arts, Day 2 (make – up May 6th)
April 30, 2008:                      Mathematics (make – up May 7th)
May 1, 2008:                         Science (make – up May 8)

NJ ASK/7April 28, 2008:                      Language Arts, Day 1 (make – up May 5th)
April 29, 2008:                      Language Arts, Day 2 (make – up May 6th)
April 30, 2008:                      Mathematics, Day 1(make – up May 7th)
May 1, 2008:                        Mathematics, Day 2(make – up May 8th)

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