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Bell work. Fill information sheet given by teacher. Grading System. Understanding how you will be evaluated helps you plan for success…. Class Vision. To become a learning community that promotes cooperation instead of competition where all students are engaged in learning math through:.
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Bell work • Fill information sheet given by teacher
Grading System Understanding how you will be evaluated helps you plan for success…
Class Vision To become a learning community that promotes cooperation instead of competition where all students are engaged in learning math through: • Teamwork • Real Life • Direct Instruction • Reading Strategies • Classroom Environment
Course Objectives • To have a relaxed and nurturing classroom environment. • To sustain instruction that aims to reach all learning styles. • To develop strategic reading skills in every student. • To learn and use the advantages of teamwork. • To be relevant through the use of real life projects.
Class Goals • 70% of students scoring an “A” on semester midterms. • To retain 90% of students in the pre-Algebra/Algebra class. • To enjoy pre-Algebra/Algebra I and enjoy being part of the class.
Testing & Quizzing • Before a test: • You will have at least one quiz grade • You will be given a study guide • We will spend one period to review • During a test: • No talking/music/electronics are allowed • Only pencil and calculator • Cheaters will be given an F
Testing & Quizzing • After a test: • Grade will be given at most in a week • Common mistakes will be reviewed • No curves will be applied
Homework • Will be collected randomly (maybe once/twice per week) • Should be stored in folder • Heading must include: • Student Name • Date • Section name and number • Problems assigned and their corresponding pages
Internet Math Projects • Crosswords, Career and Applications • McDougall Website • http://www.classzone.com/books/pre_alg/index.cfm • http://www.classzone.com/books/algebra_1/index.cfm • Advanced Algebra Projects • Glencoe Website • http://www.phschool.com/math/awsm/advanced_algebra/index.html
School District Removal Policy • Any student who fails to maintain a grade of C or above during any semester will be removed to MJ3 Advanced class. • Grade given will be 2 letter grades up. • 1st and 2nd semester grades combined with midterm must give 6 quality points.
Homework • Go to the following website and take the learning styles inventory test. • http://www.learning-styles-online.com/inventory/questions.asp • When asked for your info look on the bottom of the website and place your group number which is: • 35613 • 35614 • 35615 • 35616 • 35617 • The password is 1234 • Due for this Thursday