Participation points for Mr. Smedberg's class.

It is essential that every student learn the basic skills of successful group activity. Acting as an individual, a student needs to learn exhibit his or her individuality in ways that enhance and accomplish the goals of the class or group with which he/she is assigned. This requires that each person show respect for all others they are associated with (including the teacher) and that they demonstrate active cooperation with members of the group or class in accomplishing the tasks and goals that are outlined by the teacher. Classrooms are places where people come to collaborate. This means "to work together especially on work of an intellectual nature" (Webster's dictionary). The some skills that are needed in the classroom are: Reading, Listening, Viewing, Summarizing, Writing, Note taking, Memorizing, Testing, Discussion, Analyzing, Sharing and Cooperation in group efforts. The active display of these skills in cooperation with these goals is called PARTICIPATION.

The student's grade on this assignment of how well the student displays these skills in our classroom activities and classwork.

Each student will be expected to;

- Come to class prepared (notebook pen/pencil, textbook as required, assignments).

- Read each assignment, learn the proper vocabulary, pay attention to information stressed by the teacher, ask the teacher to explain difficult concepts

- Listen and write instructions in their notebook. Not; engage in outside reading, play games (including calculators), writing to friend's, talking or contribute to other distractions from the classroom.

- Understand that videos in class are required viewing and active note taking and participation are expected. It is not time to have a head down on desk or doing other work.

- Either participate in class discussion actively by contributing or passively by being attentive to what other are contributing.

- Participate in small groups in order to receive a high individual grades and group grade. They will encourage all group members to do their personal best and be working on the project instead of socializing.

- Return any borrowed material to their proper spot, including supplies (tape, glue, markers...) textbooks, hall passes, chairs, desks, etc. They will also treat these items with respect.