Middle Schools

Mathematics Department Policies:

These our the O'Brien Middle School common mathematics policies that ALL mathematic teachers ranging from 6th to 8th grade agree upon, follow, and implement. 

Grading Policies: 

Learners are graded on MASTERY. This means that they

must show their skill. Practice helps a ton!!!

ACADEMIC We grade on a rubric

Essential Skills are Nevada Common Core

Standards broken into smaller skills and

assessed frequently with 1- 3 skills at a time.

These are encouraged to be retaken when a

grade is not what you would like it to be.

Standard Based is the assessment of the

standard, and may not contain all of the skills.

These are given as cumulative during a

midterm and an endterm and are for the

purpose of checking for retention.

Essential Skills: iReady (All grades) = 10%

Essential Skills Knowledge checks (quizzes)

6th = 40%, 7th grade = 35% , 8th/Algebra = 30%

Standard Based (midterm & endterm)

45% all grade levels

Semester final (average of Standard Based)

6th = 5%, 7th = 10%,  8th/Algebra = 15%

WORK ETHIC / BEHAVIOR GRADES

When you do not work, you can not expect to

learn. You must always try!

Work Ethic is based on two parts:

1) Turning in your practice when

presented.

2) Coming prepared to class EVERYDAY -

this includes a willing attitude.

Behavior is based on your willingness to

learn & ability to enhance the class with active

participation, listening to peers, & effort made.