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COURSE: Pre-Algebra

INSTRUCTOR: Dawn Marie Stange

E-MAIL: dawnstange@npsne.org

OFFICE: Room 338

DESCRIPTION:

Pre-algebra is designed to help the learner prepare for the abstract thinking concepts presented in higher levels of mathematics. An emphasis will be placed on basic arithmetic along with applications.

MATERIALS

Each student should come to class prepared every day. This includes pencils, pens, paper for math assignments, math notebook for notes, text, and calculators.

*A calculator is not required but here is a list of some suggestions:

TI 30Xa TI 30X IIS TI 36X Casio fx-260 Casio fx-300W S-VPAM Casio fx-270 PLUS

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

Students will respect others, themselves, and property.

Students will be prepared of learn for class.

Students will be responsible for their attitude and actions.

Students will be responsible for their attendance and their grade.

Students will be diligent in their studies and use their time wisely

ATTENDANCE:

All students are expected to be in class. Students will be in their seat and quiet when the bell rings or they will be counted tardy. All homework given on a missed day will follow school policy which states that the student will have one day for each day missed to complete make-up assignments. Students are also expected to get the missed notes from other students in class. It is the student’s responsibility to take care of missed homework and come in for help if needed.

HELP SESSIONS:

Students can come up for extra help at 7:30 in the mornings before school and after school. The student will make all arrangements.

GRADING SYSTEM:

Grades will be tabulated using points acquired divided by total possible points.

1. Homework:

- Homework will be assigned almost every day.

- Homework will be checked while students are taking their quizzes

- If homework is completed the student receive 5 points on their homework grade. If the assignment is not completed, the student receives 0 points on their homework grade.

- Homework grades will be given weekly

2. Quizzes:

- Quizzes will be given almost everyday after questions have been asked about the previous lesson

- Quizzes will ask questions on the concept learned the day before

- Quizzes will be worth differing points depending of the problems

- Quizzes will account for the majority of the daily grades

3. Notebook Quiz:

- A notebook quiz will be given at the end of every quarter.

- Students will be allowed to use notes to answer questions about things discussed in class.

4. Tests

- Tests will be given at the end of each chapter

- Semester Tests will be given at the end of each semester

- Tests will be worth 100 points

- Chapter Tests will be counted twice in the grade book

5. Group Work and Projects

- Group work and projects will be assigned throughout the year

- Points will be explained when the project is assigned

6. Extra Credit

- Students will be given extra credit points for their participation in class

- Students may also bring one box of kleenex per quarter for a total of 10 points

- Grade Sheets will be sent home twice a quarter. If the student returns the grade sheets with a parent signature then they will receive 10 extra credit points.

- Participation is also a great way to earn extra credit.

ADDITTIONAL RULES:

1. Any student caught cheating will receive a 0 for the assignment, quiz, or test

2. If you are caught talking about anything during a quiz or test, the first warning will be 10 points taken off the quiz or test, the second warning will be a 0 on the quiz or test.

3. If the student does not bring their homework, he or she will be given a detention to be served in my room either before of after school the next day to complete the assignment.