Schedule
Mon:
Tue:R6
Wed:R1
Thu:R2
Fri:M3
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Course Goals

Mastery of the following: signed numbers, equations, graphing, word problems, factoring, inequalities and rational expressions. Also, increased reasoning skills and increased competency with calculators and computers. Juniors will be reviewing for the PSAT and SAT tests.

Materials Needed

 Pen, pencils, notebooks for every quarter, calculator (needed everyday), textbook

Class Procedures

  1. do review of previous day’s homework
  2. collect and check homework
  3. introduce new topics
  4. assign homework
  5. use calculators in realistic problem solving

    

Student Responsibilities

  1. spend 15 to 20 minutes on homework and studying
  2. keep all tests
  3. memorize material
  4. bring proper materials to class each day

Testing and Grading

  1. 4 or 5 tests each quarter
  2. review work is given on day before test
  3.  1st and 2nd quarters cumulative test will be give in 2nd quarter. End of year test will be in computer. Test will be based on common core standards of Pennsylvania
  4. grade is the average of all the tests minus points for missing assignments or failure to bring proper materials to class
  5. student needs to maintain an 80 to stay in the present track
  6. failure warning will be given to all students who have the possibility of a failure

PSAT –Given to all students in October

SAT-should be taken by juniors in May or June

2.      sat -online course is good practice for the sat tests

      3. I NEED A PENCIL.com good site for practice SAT tests.

      4 .General tutoring is available through me, the intermediate unit and student council

    Juniors- should start preparing for college

       1. collegeboard.com- good site for sat and college planning

    GRADE CONNECT WILL BE USED FOR ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADES

 

 

 

 

 

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