Weekly Agendas Plus A Freebie...

In my class, students are responsible for keeping track of assignments using their weekly agenda sheets that I created. Students are to get new ones every week. They keep them in their student binder for my class (these don't leave the classroom). I never have to worry about students that have missed class or assignments because they just ask their study buddy and find out from their agenda. I also use this as a way to get students into the classroom and in their seats before the tardy bell rings. I've always had trouble with students loitering in the halls but since I started agendas this year, I'm having fewer issues, much fewer. Students come in and get out their binders, write down the agenda for the hour and get ready for class. It's GREAT!!!

Here is an example of this week's agenda filled out...

                                                    

This has really helped my students get in to a routine and become more responsible. I also like how students are able to ask each other what they missed on days they were absent. It also eliminates me from having to start class late because I'm trying to get absent students taken care of before class.

Everyday I write the date and objective on the board. I also put collaborate group strips (magnetic) on the whiteboard so that students can fill in that section of the agenda. I also hang the standard (just the standard, no explanation) on a bulletin board by the board in a sheet protector so that students can write that in too. I made the strips different colors so that it looks more exciting and not so dull just written on the board. 

Visit my TpT store and download this freebie. I hope that use can utilize it in your classroom the way I have been able to. Click on the picture below to be taken to my freebie. Feedback is always welcome. Enjoy!!!

 Hope you have a GREAT weekend!!!

Exit Tickets - What Students Do and Don't Understand...

Exit tickets are so valuable in my classroom. I think it's really important that I shape my curriculum according to my students' needs on a weekly basis. Because I teach a supplemental Algebra class (Algebra Plus), it is key that I ask the students what they do and don't understand in their regular Algebra class on a weekly basis. I usually do this once a week because I use my Fridays for review. I really like the template that I use because it enables me to see what topics I need to go back to and hit. This allows me to help my students to better understand the concepts that seem difficult for them.

I have a freebie in my TpT store that I would love for you to grab. Just click on the picture below and download my Exit Tickets Freebie. I hope this helps you evaluate what your students need help with.

                                                                                                                  
                                                                 

Really hope you enjoy this short and sweet post!!!  Have a great weekend!