A math teacher should provide students with a list of required material to bring to class. Instituting a policy that requires students to bring all their math-related material to every class will help students be prepared for the lesson. For instance, a teacher can tell students they are responsible to bring pencils, notebooks, rulers and math books to each class and institute a penalty for anyone who does not come prepared. Penalties can include losing points on a final exam or having to sit out one class period without participating.
Attendance is important in math class, as in any subject. A math teacher should provide guidelines for parents and students regarding attendance and consequences for missed classes. For instance, a teacher may allow one absence per semester and require students to provide a doctor's note for any other missed class. Penalties for missed math classes can include parental contact, suspension and losing one letter grade on the final report card.
Orderly conduct is important in a math class because math is a subject that requires concentration. A math teacher should implement a policy that requires students to stay seated in their chairs at all times during class. Other policies include raising their hands before speaking and not talking to their neighbors. A teacher should include a policy that encourages student participation in solving in-class math problems. This policy will help the teacher know whether a student understands the subject material. A teacher should encourage student interaction by giving students points for participating in class.
Other classroom policies for a math class include homework policies such as requiring students to complete all their homework on time. Through classroom policies, a teacher can also direct what math aids students can use. For instance, a teacher can allow students to use a calculator for certain math problems but prohibit it for use at other times.