Course Syllabus

Topics

1^st Quarter
    Number - Decimals, Integers, Exponents, Factors, and Fractions
    Graphing – Patterns, Rules, and the Coordinate Plane
    Transformations – Analyzing Data

2^nd Quarter
Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

3^rd Quarter
Data and Probability
Measurement-Geometry and 3D Measurement

4^th Quarter
Number Sense
Algebra (Equations and Inequalities)

Daily Materials

Notebook paper, 1 ½ inch 3-ring binder, 5 dividers, pencils, and calculator

Grading Procedure

60% Major Tests and Projects – Unit tests, final exam, etc.
40% Daily Work – Class work, homework, quizzes

Textbooks

Math assignments will be given in several different forms. Some assignments will come from the Alabama Prentice Hall Mathematics Books. There is a class set of these books available for student use. The students will also receive a workbook which will be used to accompany the Prentice Hall textbooks. Each student will have his/her own workbook in which they may write and use for extra practice and some homework assignments. Finally, we will also use the CMP – Connected Mathematics book series in this class. These books are also only available in a class set and must remain in the classroom at all times. Handouts will be given when appropriate and will also be posted on the class website.

Homework

Homework is essential to learning mathematics. I will assign homework on a regular basis. Each student is expected to complete assignments and be prepared for any assessments. Homework will be reviewed during class. Students must keep homework in their notebook to be used at any time for homework checks or notebook self-checks.

Make-up Work/Incomplete Assignments

Students will be given the opportunity to make up incomplete class work or homework assignments during the Last Chance Café. The Last Chance Café is a working lunch session that will hopefully prevent students from earning a zero (0) on incomplete assignments. The Last Chance Café for math will be held on Tuesdays. Students will earn partial credit for assignments completed during this time.

Class Rules

    Arrive on time with all of your materials.
    Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
    Work during all work times.
    Follow instructions immediately.

Guidelines for Success
   Be responsible.
    Always try.
    Do your best.
    Cooperate with others.
    Treat everyone with respect (including yourself).

Daily Schedule

   Warm-up                                                                    10 minutes
    Homework review                                                        10 minutes
    Lesson Introduction/Guided Practice                            15 minutes
    Cooperative Group Work                                             25 minutes
    Wrap-up & Clean-up                                                    10 minutes

Class Procedures

After entering class and being seated, you should have your homework on your desk and immediately begin working on the daily warm-up.
Keep all notes, assignments, quizzes, and handouts in your notebook. This notebook is what should be used to prepare for all tests and projects.
Daily class work and homework assignments will be given at the beginning of each class. This information should be recorded in your planner at this time. Weekly assignments will also be posted on the class website.