Email: cwhite@burltwpsch.org
Phone: 609-387-1713 voicemail ext. 6160
Materials needed: agenda book (provided upon request), homework folder, pencils
Google classroom: log into gmail.com with Burlington email. Click on the Google Apps in the upper right hand screen and select Classroom. Pick the classroom that goes with your class / group name (usually class name and current year)
class binder (provided)
Objectives:
to work on functional life skills based on the NJ State Standards and IEP goals
to work on traditional Algebra skills in a way that relate to the functional skills that each student needs for life and work, based on the BTHS Algebra I/Math I POR curriculum, Algebra II/Math II POR curriculum, and the CCSS
Topics and possible connections:
Telling time, using a calendar, elapsed time, creating and following a schedule, identifying important information in a pre-made schedule
Real Number Systems- Temperature, savings/banking positive and negative numbers, show how non-perfect squares are irrational numbers, be able to identify fractions and decimals using baking/money; Anything involving measurement units; Ordering numbers, ordinal numbers, skip counting; Counting money, next dollar strategy, making change, finding purchase amount, taxes and discounts,
Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions- Introduce the concept of a polynomial (more than one number attached to a letter/s with a plus or minus sign in between them), basic ideas of monomials, show how in math only things alike can be added or subtracted.
Creating /Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities- Break down word problems and explain what would make sense mathematically to reach the answer. Introduce concept of x as something you do not know and how an equation is like a balance and need to do the same things to both sides to keep things balanced; Using a calculator correctly, basic math operations, know which operation to use, word problems, math facts
Linear and Quadratic Models- Use in and out tables to represent different situations and become familiar with graphing points on a coordinate plane. Use tables and real world problems and labels to help students understand that they represent different solutions to the same problem.
Students will either take the NJSLA (in spring of the same school year) or the DLM (Dynamic Learning Maps Assessment in the spring of eleventh grade only) according to the student's IEP.
Attendance, Tardiness: Attendance and timeliness are expected. Please see the Student Handbook for the official policy. Please send in a doctor’s note to get absences excused.
Missed Exams or Assignments: Missed exams and assignments can be made up. All homework is due the day the student returns to school. All missed tests must be taken within two days of returning to school.
Class Participation: Students are encouraged to be active participants in the classroom in whatever way is appropriate to them. Participation helps the students to learn and apply what they have learned and practice communication skills needed for life and future careers. Participation also helps the teacher assess the student. Participation also helps the teacher assess the student and is observed and noted by the teacher.
Grading Scale for the Self-Contained Classes
Notes:
The grades are automatically converted to grades in the PowerSchool system so that the students will have a generated GPA for graduation. The grades are in parenthesis under “Grade Points”.
Meeting goal = mastered at individual’s IEP percentage level
50% accuracy level depends on the mastery level of the student (i.e. 80% mastery level à student must have a score of 40% to get 50% accuracy.
Homework: as per district policy, homework shall have a specific academic purpose and will be scored in the following manner:
Homework shall account for no more than 10% of a student’s grade calculation.
Homework will be given a grade of 0, 50, or 100 based solely on completion.
100% -attempted with full effort
50% - attempted, but not with effort
50% - assignment turned in one day late
0% - more than one day late.
Homework assignments that are graded for accuracy or long-term homework assignments (i.e. projects) will be included in the student’s developmental assessment grade.
Midterm and final exams may be cumulative or based on the latest unit only. If the student participates in class and completes homework, the student will be prepared for exams.