Daily Warm-ups: A Crucial First Step
I can not emphsize enough the importance of the warm-up exercise we do at the beginning of every class. Students who seriously work on the warm-ups always do well in my class. It is that simple.
Additionally, here are some other important points about the warm-ups:
- We use the warm-up sheets that I have prepared for recording your warm-up work.
- Each sheet is used for two weeks and then I collect it.
- You receive a grade for your warm-ups.
- Very often the warm-ups have the exact same thing on them as is on the quiz.
- Warm-ups usually review the skill we are currently working on and will be tested on.
- Sloppy warm-ups will receive appropriate grades.
Make sure you take your warm-ups seriously!