Materials Needed:
Every student must come to class prepared with all the necessary materials to perform classroom activities. These include the following materials:
- Geometry Set (Ruler, Protractor, Compass, Triangles)
- mm graphing paper
- Eraser
- Pencil
- Folder with Grid Paper
- Graphic Display Calculator
* It is a requirement for the course to use graphic display calculators. Calculators that have the capability of symbolic manipulation are not allowed for use. I recommend the CASIO CFX 9850 G Model
Teacher Expectations:
- Come to class on time and bring all necessary
materials
- Pay attention in class and ask questions when in
doubt
- Review previous lessons daily, weekly and monthly
- Do the homework and present it neatly
- Use class time wisely
- Keep all notes during the two-year course of
study
- Respect fellow classmates and teachers
- Adhere by the school honor code of conduct and
technology code
Homeworks:
Homeworks are assigned daily to insure understanding of learned math skills. Each missing homework without justification will receive no credit. In case of absences, it is the responsibility of the student to make up all missing work. Homeworks should be presented neatly and should demonstrate all work required for the solution of problems. It should reflect individual effort.
Projects:
Students are encouraged to participate in math projects to apply learned math skills to real-life situations. All projects must be typed. Credit will be given for level of complexity, comprehension, planning and data collection, analysis and implementation, evaluation.
Participation:
Daily in-school exercises (written and oral)are assigned as additional practice. Some exercises may be performed individually while others may be performed in groups of 3 to 4 students. All students are expected to be on task and held accountable during classroom exercises.
Examinations:
All examinations are announced a few days prior to testing date allowing for adequate preparations. Students are evaluated on :
a) Their understanding of problems and the kind of mathematics used
b) The correct use of mathematics
c) The use of problem solving strategies and good reasoning
d) Communication of mathematical ideas
Partial credit is granted depending on the degree of correctness and on the basis of the 4 criterias outlined above(a-d). Students must demonstrate their work to receive credit.
Short quizzes normally cover 5-6 lessons
Tests cover 9-11 lessons
Bimester tests cover approximately 3-4 chapters
Cheating:
Any form of cheating will not be tolerated in my classroom. Any work demonstrating evidence of cheating will receive zero credit plus severe disciplinary actions. I expect all students to follow the guidelines set in the school honor code and technology code.
Absences:
It is the responsibility of every student upon missing any school days to justify the absences with the school's secretary. Any missing exams or work due to an unjustified absence will receive zero credit. If absences are anticipated, it is the responsibility of the student to find out about any missing assignements or exams.
