Pre-Algebra+Syllabus



Mr. Watkins Pre-Algebra Syllabus
**Course Name:** Math **Instructor:** Mr. Watkins

**Class expectations:** Be on time, Be Respectful to everyone, participate and use the skills learned in class appropriately.

**Attendance:** Students will follow school policies while attending Math Classes.

**Course Description** This course is ability-based and addresses the need for development of basic math skills. This course is designed to align with the general education Mathematics curriculum. Opportunities to strengthen mathematic skills will be provided as students use the use of numbers and math in daily living. The study of mathematics will include lectures, demonstrations, practical experiments, seat work, and homework. Instruction will be accomplished in group and one-on-one instructional settings.

**Course Content:** Your assignments in this class will be based on the goals and objectives identified on your Individual Education Plan (IEP). You will be working on mastering the math goals evaluated in the Mathematics Academic Content Standards.

**Grading:** Your grade in this class will be based on your performance on assigned work based on the goals and objectives identified on your individual education plan (IEP). Points will be earned from your participation, assignments, quizzes, and tests. Your grade will be determined by dividing the total number of points you earn by the total number of points possible. Listed below is how grades are divided by percentages.

Grading: 100-90 A 89-80 B <span style="font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">79-70 C <span style="font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">69-60 D <span style="font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">59-0 F

<span style="font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">**Students agree to:**
 * 1) <span style="font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: 0px;">Bring materials and assignments from all of their classes.
 * 2) <span style="font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: 0px;">Realize that even if homework is complete that it may need to be reviewed or revised before turning it into the classroom teacher.
 * 3) <span style="font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: 0px;">Study for tests several days or times before the test.
 * 4) <span style="font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: 0px;">Demonstrate self respect, respect for others and respect for all things in their environment
 * 5) <span style="font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: 0px;">Maintain a safe and positive learning environment in the classroom, in the school and when at school activities.
 * 6) <span style="font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: 0px;">Be on time and on task each day during Study Skills class
 * 7) <span style="font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: 0px;">Be respectful to all
 * 8) <span style="font: normal normal normal 11px/normal 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: 0px;">To be accountable for their own actions