Binder

Binder Purpose

Your math binder is a place to practice problems and store needed notes, vocabulary, and formulas. Your work in this binder (as well as your ability to stay organized and prepared) will be assessed at the end of every unit.

Binder Sections

Section 1: Your book.

Keep your book inside your binder at all times. An alarm will sound if you remove it (just kidding).

Section 2: Unit Journal (loose-leaf paper needed for this section)

Ø A unit journal is an in-depth study of a math topic.

Ø This section will be “emptied” at the end of the unit.

Ø Organize and date EVERY entry.

Ø NUMBER THE PAGE of your loose-leaf paper as you use it.

This section includes:

All work you do for in-class problems. This includes work on Investigation Problems and Follow-ups. Hint: title your pages using the titles found in your book – this will make it easier for you to study for quizzes.

Notes taken in class- write anything that will help you remember your thinking. You should definitely record notes during the class summary of ideas in the investigation. These notes are your reference as you solve in-class problems, complete homework questions, work on quizzes, and prepare for tests.

Section 3: Vocabulary (loose-leaf paper needed for this section)

Keep this section going all year. It should become an organized dictionary of vocabulary we learn throughout the year.

Section 4: Homework (loose-leaf paper needed for this section)

This section will be “emptied” at the end of the unit. This section should include your ACE assignments and Mathematical Reflections.

Section 5: Handouts

This section will be kept all year. It is a “toolbox” of materials that you will refer to in all units as well as while you are working on Accelerated Math assignments. It also includes classroom procedures, assignment sheets, and notes provided by the teacher.

Section 6: Accelerated Math

This section will include your current Practice assignment and Test. Please hole-punch these after they print and recycle old Practices and Tests. Keep your Accelerated Math cards in a clear plastic pocket.


	Math Binder Binder Purpose Your math binder is a place to practice problems and store needed notes, vocabulary, and formulas. Your work in this binder (as well as your ability to stay organized and prepared) will be assessed at the end of every unit. Binder Sections Section 1: Your book. Keep your book inside your binder at all times. An alarm will sound if you remove it (just kidding). Section 2: Unit Journal (loose-leaf paper needed for this section) Ø A unit journal is an in-depth study of a math topic. Ø This section will be “emptied” at the end of the unit. Ø Organize and date EVERY entry. Ø NUMBER THE PAGE of your loose-leaf paper as you use it. This section includes: All work you do for in-class problems. This includes work on Investigation Problems and Follow-ups. Hint: title your pages using the titles found in your book – this will make it easier for you to study for quizzes. Notes taken in class- write anything that will help you remember your thinking. You should definitely record notes during the class summary of ideas in the investigation. These notes are your reference as you solve in-class problems, complete homework questions, work on quizzes, and prepare for tests. Section 3: Vocabulary (loose-leaf paper needed for this section) Keep this section going all year. It should become an organized dictionary of vocabulary we learn throughout the year. Section 4: Homework (loose-leaf paper needed for this section) This section will be “emptied” at the end of the unit. This section should include your ACE assignments and Mathematical Reflections. Section 5: Handouts This section will be kept all year. It is a “toolbox” of materials that you will refer to in all units as well as while you are working on Accelerated Math assignments. It also includes classroom procedures, assignment sheets, and notes provided by the teacher. Section 6: Accelerated Math This section will include your current Practice assignment and Test. Please hole-punch these after they print and recycle old Practices and Tests. Keep your Accelerated Math cards in a clear plastic pocket.