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Select all the true statements about our school's MyMCPS Classroom Page expectations. (3 correct answers!)

• All modules will be organized monthly.

• All modules will be organized weekly.

• Graded assignments should be accessible and/or visible in the module.

• Graded assignments can be labeled "on paper" if not accessible in Canvas.

• Include due dates on non-graded assignments.

Answer explanation

• Modules

• Modules are in sequential order, separated weekly. 

• The most recent module is at the top of the Modules page.

Graded Assignments

• Include clear directions to complete the task

• Include links to resources / notes / presentations / videos / articles needed to complete assignment 

• Include a criteria for success

• Include a model or example

• Include due date and point value

True or False: PPTs, Google Slides, electronic copies of notes, criteria for success/rubrics, and examples of assignments should be posted to MyMCPS Classroom.

• True

• False

• I'm Not Sure

Answer explanation

Post any documents that can support our students. Absent students, students requiring notes based on their IEP, students that need a second look at what was taught in class.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for your MyMCPS Classroom homepage?

• WMS Website

• Meet the teacher

• Class Announcements

• What to do when absent

Answer explanation

You can use the resource linked on slide 9 for Teacher Expectations for MyMCPS Classroom.

*Include: Meet the teacher, WMS Website, and What to Do When Absent on the homepage.

*Each course should include: Course name and summary, syllabus, teacher contact info, resources, and parent information.

*Use a course calendar for graded assignments.

Labeling assignments in MyMCPS - All assignment names should include: (select all that apply)

• Abbreviated name of the class

• Same title for common assessments within a cohort

• Type of assignment: HW or FA

• "R" to indicate if the the assignment is re-assessable

Answer explanation

• *Assignment names begin with an abbreviated name of the class (i.e. Sci7, M8,) 

• *Common assessments and assignments within a course-alike PLC have the same title in the gradebook/Canvas.

• *The title of each entry must be specific enough for the casual observer to identify the content, type of assignment, and/or skill assessed by the assignment.

• Indicate the type of assignment and content or skill assessed.

• *Identify if the assignment is re-assessable (R)

• See additional guidelines by content area for more specific content-specific information and examples.

What type of assignments should be posted to your MyMCPS Classroom calendar?

• ungraded assignments

• graded assignments

• homework assignments

• ongoing projects/assessments

Answer explanation

Post graded assignments on your calendar. Be sure to label them with your course so that students can identify the content.

Example: Algebra Unit 2 Mid-Unit Assessment

• Only graded assignments are posted to the calendar. This includes homework assignments, ongoing projects, and assessments.

• Routine or daily/weekly assignments that are ungraded do NOT include a due date and are not posted on the calendar.

• All graded assignments published include a due date in order to be posted on the calendar.

• All Tasks Assignments/Assessments are kept unlocked for at least 2 weeks unless they are assessments that must be taken with the teacher.

True or False: All Tasks Assignments/Assessments are kept unlocked for 2 weeks unless they are assessments that must be taken with teacher supervision.

• True

• False

• I'm not sure.

Answer explanation

All Tasks Assignments/Assessments are kept unlocked for at least 2 weeks unless they are assessments that must be taken with the teacher.

No deadline may be more than 10 school days after the original due date.

True or False: Your MyMCPS Classroom should be set up by Friday August 22nd!

• True

• False

Answer explanation

*Please have your MyMCPS classroom setup by Friday, August 22nd.

*I have shared my homepage template in Commons.

*We can also set up a time to meet in person!