My Classroom
My Email Address: bmurphy@saisd.net
My Phone Number: 226-4952 (school); 383-6852 (cell)
My Conference Time: 9:45 AM to 10:35 AM
The First 9 Weeks in My Classroom: We will be studying: squares and square roots; comparing, ordering, and converting whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals; graphing; and, finding formulas for volume and area.
Homework: I believe that homework gives students an opportunity to practice the important Math concepts we are learning during class. Consequently, I usually assign homework every Monday and Wednesday. The homework assigned on Monday will be due on Wednesday. The homework assigned on Wednesday will be due on Friday. Students will receive Extra Credit if they turn assignments in early I try to avoid assigning homework over the weekends because I believe the weekends should be reserved for family time and resting up for the new week to come. I also assign a Problem of the Week (POW) most weeks. These are more challenging problems that may require students to incorporate a variety of mathematical concepts into their solutions.
Assessments: In addition to assigning regular Math quizzes and tests, San Antonio ISD also assigns "Formative Mini Assessments" twice during each 9 weeks.
