Syllabus
Pre-Calculus (CPM 4)
2007-2008
Grading
Grades that are on borderlines will be assigned according
to the professional discretion of the teacher based on effort, attitude,
attendance, and work habits. Although a
D average will earn a credit toward graduation, to continue on to the next
year’s class a C average must be earned each semester demonstrating
prerequisite skills for the next year’s class.
If a B average is earned both semesters, students may choose to take
calculus next year.
Grades will be based on the following criteria: 20% (approx.)=Assignments
(graded on effort only)
15%(approx.)=Earnedparticipation and work effort
5% (approx.)=Team tests
10% (approx.)=Individual quizzes
50% (approx.)=Individual tests (final may equal up to two tests)
It is essential that all students
attend class daily and are prompt. Most
of the learning will take place within small group interaction. If the student misses the
class and/or doesn’t participate in the learning process (do the work), it will
be difficult to make up the work and/or learn the concepts and skills necessary
to succeed in this class. Also,
if a student is absent, he/she will not be able to earn the “participation and
work effort” points for those days that he/she is absent. Although, if it is an excused absence, he/she
may earn the “work effort” portion of the points if the make up work is
completed as outlined in the next paragraph.
Late work will not be accepted
unless the student has an excused absence or less than 8 “X-excused”
absences. When there are excused or
“X-excused absences, it is the responsibility of the student to arrange to take
makeup tests within three days as well as following the prescribed outline as
found in the student handbook to make up work (it is the student’s responsibility to get the assignment and turn them in within
the appropriate time limit).
All work must be shown on
assignments, quizzes, and tests unless told otherwise for credit to be given.
Cheating will not be
tolerated. All parties involved will
receive automatic zeroes. They will not
be allowed to redo the assignment, quiz, or test.
If the student is removed from the
classroom for disciplinary reasons before assignments are recorded or quizzes
given, the student will receive automatic zeroes on the assignments and/or
quizzes for the day.
Grades may be raised in the two
following ways:
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A test may be retaken after tutoring (either by the teacher, parent,
and/or a peer) within one week from when the
test has been returned. Additional
points earned will receive only 50% credit.
Finals cannot be retaken. The retaking of the test (outside
of the class time) must be scheduled with the teacher.
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If all previous assignments have been completed satisfactorily and turned in
when due, a prearranged extra credit project
may be done.
Students will be shown their
current grade approximately every two weeks.
Supplies
All students must come to class
each day with the following materials:
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Class textbook (to be kept in three-ring binder)
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Large three-ring notebook (2 1/2” to 3”) with dividers (used for this class
only) -- this is an important item!
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Notebook paper
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Graph paper (about 200 sheets is a good start)
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Pencils (Work must be done in pencil to be accepted.)
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Pen (Used only for correcting)
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Straight edge
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Graphing calculator (strongly recommended:
TI-83 or 84 families of calculators)
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A few colored pencils
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Pencil pouch (Optional)
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Daily planner or assignment book (Optional)
Classroom Rules and Consequences
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Students must come prepared to work with necessary materials.
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Students must be in their seats by the time the tardy bell rings.
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No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom (gum may be chewed
appropriately).
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Students must remain in their seats during the class period.
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Students must keep work area clean and neat (clean up after use; no graffiti).
-- Students must use good cooperative group
behavior and effort.
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A good learning environment is essential; therefore, disruptive behavior will
not be permitted.
Any of the following consequences
will be used depending upon the severity of the problem:
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Verbal or visual warning
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Call to parent and/or parent conference
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Removal from classroom to
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Lunch Detention in
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Office referral
Final Comments
My objective is to help each
student learn the concepts contained in this class so that he/she can be
successful when the skills are needed. I
am available for tutoring and/or help before or after school. Please schedule these times with me. Please feel free to let me know if I can be
of help to you at any time. My school
voice mail can be reached at 360-885-5060, and my school e-mail address is boehm.rick@bgsd.k12.wa.us. Additionally, a student may get tutorial
assistance at <HotMath.com> for free.
Follow the links found at http://www.cpm.org/.
I can almost guarantee success in
this class if you do the following:
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If at all possible, don’t be absent.
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Put the effort into completing all work. (Yes, you will have homework every
night.)
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Use your team class time well; don’t waste it by talking about other things. Ask pertinent questions; strive for understanding the concepts!
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Keep “skills” notes in your notebook.
When a mini-lecture is given make sure you take notes, and then learn
how to apply them.
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Retake any test that you scored poorly on.
This paper needs to be signed by
the student and his/her parent or guardian to acknowledge that you have read
this material. Please return this
syllabus within three days for credit as an assignment; I will then give you a
copy to put in your math notebook for reference throughout this year.
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