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I am thrilled to support you and your children's journey. Being apart of your child's mathematics is incredibly important to me. I feel that mathematics can open some amazing doors in their future!         

Mathematics Teacher

  • Website: www.mathwithz.com
  • Phone:406-293-8811
  • City: Libby, MT
  • Email:zeilerr@libbyschools.org

I have been teaching for 25 years and have plans to teach for many more. Even though it has been some time to be in the profession, I still work towards learning the best practices. Currently I am working classes in Mathematical Mindsets, Technology within Mathematics, and thinking positively.

Below is a quick list of resources your child will have to navigate. Click "Learning Resources" to be directed to a more detailed look of each resource.

  • Google ClassroomThis is the main hub for assignments, due dates, and class specific resources.
  • infinite Campus The main grading and data application. Please get used to each teachers gradebook. Be cognizant of weighted categories and how one grade can greatly affect there overall. Be focused on "Current Progress Grade"
  • Big Ideas Math Big Ideas was written with "simplicity" and "understanding for all" in mind. Your child should have received a book at home however it is essential that they can navigate the website. To login they need a student code that is unique to their class. Google Classroom will have the code within class materials.
  • GoFormativeThis tool allows me to ask for handwritten work or detailed questions that I can deliver effective feedback. A student can either go directly to the site and login with Google (using the school issued account) and see their assignments or it is connected to Google Classroom
  • IXL IXL is one of the best ways I can differentiate and diagnose holes in their mathematics career. I assign skills that can be done on any device.
  • Desmos Learning is an amazing web graphing service that involves the whole class in activities that can be assessed and monitored.
  • Nearpod Nearpod creates and interactive environment for students while I can actively monitor their progress during notes.
  • Quizziz Quizziz is a simple multiple choice web app connected with humor and learning.
  • Quizlet Quizlet has the ability to help students with vocabulary using games and single and team approach.

Student Resources

Hey, you made it! Below is some important links and information that need for the our class. Before any of that you need to know this: It is my core belief that if we work together what I teach will help you with almost anything in the future!

Yeah, that me having some fun with my former students. Things get difficult in math sometimes be we always find some fun and laughter. It is extremely important to me that you feel safe and are able to make mistakes without judgment. If there is anything I can do to make that happen let me know!

Below are just some of the class resources that you will be using!  

  • Google ClassroomThis is the main hub for assignments, due dates, and class specific resources.
  • infinite Campus The main grading and data application. Please get used to each teachers gradebook. Be cognizant of weighted categories and how one grade can greatly affect there overall. Be focused on "Current Progress Grade"
  • Big Ideas Math Big Ideas was written with "simplicity" and "understanding for all" in mind. Your child should have received a book at home however it is essential that they can navigate the website. To login they need a student code that is unique to their class. Google Classroom will have the code within class materials.
  • GoFormativeThis tool allows me to ask for handwritten work or detailed questions that I can relieved effective feedback. A student can either go directly to the site and login with Google (using the school issued account) and see their assignments or it is connected to Google Classroom
  • IXL IXL is one of the best ways I can differentiate and diagnose holes in their mathematics career. I assign skills that can be done on any device.
  • Desmos Learning is an amazing web graphing service that involves the whole class in activities that can be assessed and monitored.
  • Nearpod Nearpod creates and interactive environment for students while I can actively monitor their progress during notes.
  • Quizziz Quizziz is a simple multiple choice web app connected with humor and learning.
  • Quizlet Quizlet has the ability to help students with vocabulary using games and single and team approach.

Grades, Updates, and Calculation

Calculation

Grades are apart of education, in some for another. It can lead to undo stress.  Understanding how each teacher grades is an important step in doing well in class.  8th Grade Mathematics is composed of the following.   

  • 5% GREAT These grades are anything related to GRIT and effort in the classroom.     
  • 15% Practice; This includes book work, worksheets, warm-ups and bell-ringers. Calculated by participation only
  • 35% Quizzes; This includes quizzes in GoFormative, Worksheets grades on accuracy, and IXL assignments. Calculated by accuracy however can be redone until proficiency up to half credit returned
  • 45% Tests; This includes all assessments. Calculated by accuracy and cannot be redone.

Gradebook Update Request 

In my classes I utilize technology to allow a student to correct their work for a better grade. Click here or scroll down for the "Request"  

  •  On  occasion there could be a dispute on a particular grade. 
  • Or if students correct or turn in late work
  •  It is IMPORTANT the students fill out the gradebook form below in order to organize all the changes that need to take place 

Problems

Mistakes, omissions, lost and work that needs to be updated can be a real stress on both the teacher and students. Unfortunately, even with todays technology it can be cumbersome. You MUST fill out the following form in order to make sure your requests are handled in a timely manner. 

Contact

Please use email as a primary point of contact.

Location:

Libby, MT

Call:

406-293-8802

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