• Come to class on time each day ready to work and learn.
  • Bring the required materials: textbook, binder, pencils, calculator, ruler.
  • Be curious and inquisitive about numbers.  Always look for relationships that will provide insight and understanding.
  • Recognize that learning the basics is important to any worthwhile activity.
  • Be diligent in the completion of homework.
  • Be persistent and determined in your work.
  • Be willing to try various strategies in solving problems.
  • Ask questions when you do no understand something.
  • Accept the challenge of working with classmates in learning the skills and concepts of mathematics.
  • Be willing to share your understanding of math with others, as well as being open to the ideas of others.
  • Respect yourself and others in class (and out of class too!)
  • Behave properly, listen to and follow directions, and avoid disturbing others.
  • Take pride in your work, and never let yourself fall into the trap of believing you cannot do math.  Virtually anybody who is willing to work hard enough can succeed.