Welcome to Mr. Duraj’s Math Class

2013-2014 School Year

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssqXGAIheSU

Who Am I??

• This is my 6th year of teaching• This is my 3rd year at Mayfield Middle School, 2nd

teaching 8th grade• I am the Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach• I have both my Bachelor’s and Masters degrees from

Cleveland State University in Middle Childhood Mathematics and Elementary Mathematics, respectively

• When I am not studying math…..I love staying active and participating in sports. I have ran 5 Warrior Dashes and 1 Tough Mudder. I love basketball, softball, and golf

What do I need to bring everyday?

1. Math binder-This will contain your notes, classwork, practice,

checkpoints, and summative assessments

2. Your folder-This will stay in the room and keep any classwork/notes

BEFORE it gets transferred to your binder (weekly)-This will also be where your weekly progress sheet will be.

(I’ll explain later)3. A Pencil (sounds silly doesn’t it?)4. Your calculator

Rules/Student Responsibilities

1. Be on time!!!-Three tardies per quarter=lunch detention (you don’t want these)2. Be prepared-Once you enter my room, you should NOT have to run back out

to your locker (know what you need!)3. Be respectful-Whether it is me, your classmates, or another speaker, do not

speak unless you’re called on and show full attention4. I dismiss you-I may have important information to get out before you leave, so

even if kids are lined up at the door…you stay

A trip around the room….

“Where do I turn in notes for the office?”-The “Homeroom” tray on my desk

“Where do I hand in practice or late work?”-The “Grade Me Please” tray on my desk

“Mr. D, I was absent, what did I miss?”-Ask a partner at your table, I will be more then

happy to provide you with the work located next to the golf poster

Con’t

“I need a calculator”- You should all have a TI=30X calculator from the

previous school years, I do have some to use during class located on your table. These DO NOT leave the room.

“I need to sharpen my pencil”- Please wait until no one is speaking to sharpen

your pencil. There is a manual one located by Arnold Schwarzenegger and an electric one on the extra supplies table.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZaxIp5Icjk

Yup…more questions

“Where is the practice written for each day?”-On the back board, you will see the practice for

each day“What is my learning goal/big idea for each

lesson?”-It is also written on the back board next to your

assignments (these should be written down on your progress sheet every day)

What can I expect in math this year?

• You will have the opportunity to use the Inspire calculators located on the side of the room.

• You will be challenged to think critically and work with your classmates to make “quantum leaps” and achieve “Ahhh Ha!” moments all year

• You will be tracking your progress weekly through folder communication so both you and I know where you stand in your mathematical learning

• You will have fun in math (sounds weird doesn’t it?)

What is this Progress Sheet you keep talking about???

Progress Sheet con’t

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMtkiS1SU_c

Get ready to have a great school year!!!

Now, it’s time to learn about you……..