That would be great. Thank You.

On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 8:11:35 PM, "smith, Kate"

<katesmith@wqsb.qc.ca> wrote:
Good evening,

I don't think he will have time to do it before noon as
lunch only starts at 11:35 and I wouldn't want him to be
rushed. What we could do is have him write the re-test in
Advisory on Thursday and then he can complete it at
lunch that same day if he needs to.

Thanks,

Kate Smith
Math Teacher
Symmes Junior High School
& D'Arcy McGee High School
________________________________________
Sent: April 8, 2014 4:30 PM
To: smith, Kate
Subject: Re: Ms Math

Hello

M has a redo for math. Is it possible for him to do this
before noon (Wednesday April 9, 2014) because of a
dental appt.( so does his siblings) or I can bring him back
to school right after his appt. for him to do.Please let me
know. thx I have to pick him up at noon.

Sorry for the short notice.
On Saturday, April 5, 2014 8:50:01 AM,
I am actually shocked to know that he is not doing well in
this class.... especially... as he did tell me he likes this
class He did redo the test here at home and I am not
sure if his nerves get the best of him while he's doing the
test at school... I have no clue. I appreciate the help. thx
On Friday, April 4, 2014 10:27:16 PM, "smith, Kate"
<katesmith@wqsb.qc.ca> wrote:
Good evening,

I was happy to see M at school today working on his
Math. I stopped in a couple of times this morning and he
was focused on the work. Hopefully this will keep up as he
is certainly capable of being successful in Math, he just
needs to apply himself, and ask for support and
clarification as soon as it is needed.

Have a great weekend,

Kate Smith
Math Teacher
Symmes Junior High School
& D'Arcy McGee High School
________________________________________
Sent: April 3, 2014 4:58 PM
To: smith, Kate; Singfield, George
Subject: Re: Ms Math

I am not exactly sure what you would like me to tell you. I
do HELP M here at work when the homework and
assignments does make it home. I am at my wits end. So
if he's going to fail the year because it has gone too far, I
do not KNOW WHAT TO TELL YOU. My frustration level
has gone from 10 to 100.
On Thursday, April 3, 2014 4:07:22 PM, "smith, Kate"
<katesmith@wqsb.qc.ca<mailto:katesmith@wqsb.qc.ca>>
wrote:
Good afternoon,

This email is to inform you that although a major
improvement from the last test, M still struggled with the
Algebra Test that was written earlier this week and got
53%. As this is term 3 and is worth 60% of the year
(between the exam and term 3 mark), I really want to
make sure that students are mastering the content.
Algebra is of particular importance as it is essential in
meeting success in the next topic of Solving Algebraic
Equations.

That being said, I will be holding a tutorial session next
Tuesday, April 8th at Noon in Room 244. Students must
attend that session in order to re-write the test. The re-
take will be on Wednesday, April 9th at lunch. Please note
that in fairness to all students and to send the message
that there will not always be a second chance, the
highest mark that a student can obtain on the re-take is
65%. Students are also expected to spend some time at
home preparing for the re-test as well.

The material covered for this test is in the workbook, page
1-30 where there are examples and extra practice
questions.

Please dont hesitate to contact me should you have any
questions or concerns.

Kindest regards,

Kate Smith
Math Teacher
Symmes Junior High School
& D'Arcy McGee High School
________________________________________
Sent: March 31, 2014 4:01 PM
To: smith, Kate
Subject: Re: Ms math situational problem

I am not asking for him to receive a higher mark. I want
him to understand for the June evaluation like you said. I
want him to be clear on whether or not the crew is
suppose to be 30 m or 35m because he understood it as
being the same perimeter as the solar panel but the
height was 5 and not 6 as the solar panel. For my boy, he
understand things differently and when I sit with him, I as
a mom wants him to get it so he totally understand
the reasoning behind it.thx

Good afternoon,

I have attached the rubric from the Ministry of Education
that we must use when evaluating Situational Problems. A
student cannot receive a higher level on the different
criteria than that which they receive on the first one
(Indication that the problem has been understood). I have
highlighted the assessment of Ms work based on the fact
that he did not realize the base of the pyramid with the
solar panels was the same size as the base of the crew
cabin. The diagram did show this as did the text: "The
crew cabin is in the shape of a square-based prism, with a
height of 5m and a perimeter equal to the perimeter of
the base of the solar panels."

I realize that it is frustrating to work so hard and lose so
many marks for one little error. Ultimately however, I do
want students to be evaluated throughout the year so that
they understand what will be expected of them on the
final evaluation in June so that there are no surprises.

I told M he can bring the situational problem into
Advisory tomorrow and I would be happy to go over it
with him then or at Math Help during lunch hour.

Thanks!

Kate Smith
Math Teacher
Symmes Junior High School
& D'Arcy McGee High School
________________________________________


Sent: March 30, 2014 8:34 PM
To: smith, Kate
Subject: Ms math situational problem

Hi Kate

M was excited to see that he did well on his math
problem, however a little disappointed as to how he came
up with his answer but it was incorrect?. The solar panel
height was 4 and base 6, perimeter was 24. The crew
cabin perimeter was the same as the solar panel..with
height of 5, therefore, he understood it as length would
be 7 and not 6 as the solar panel?
that's is why he did 7*5 as area being 35 and not 30.
Can you please explain. thx