Pre-Algebra

Course Description:

Students will investigate and develop skills and understanding related to integers, data, solving equations, probability, percents, exponents, graphing, geometry, and measurement.

Course Syllabus:

Pre-Algebra

Mr. Schmaltz e-mail: schmavin@meadeschools.org

Class Goals:

· rational numbers and operations, distributive property, linear equations, inequalities, ratio and proportional relationships, functions, systems of equations, graphing, and exponents

Grading:

· Homework is a chance to practice and remember previous learned skills. Late Homework for the chapter not completed and turned in by the Individual Test will not be accepted and will be a zero.

· Teamwork will be a big part of our learning experience. You will be working with different partners throughout the semester.

· Quizzes will be given during each unit, most of them announced. This is a good opportunity to practice before your tests.

· Tests are going to be a large portion of your grade. There will be unit tests which may include review of prior concepts. If you are absent the day of a test, you are responsible for making arrangements with me to take the test ASAP.

** Weights: [Daily Assignments (30%), Quizzes (20%), Unit Tests (50%)] 85% of Grade

Final Exam (15%) – weighted separately in final grade calculation

Class Expectations:

· Be respectful to the teacher, classmates, and surroundings.

· Be actively engaged in your own learning and responsible for your actions

· Water is the beverage of choice for the classroom.

· Come to class everyday prepared with everything you need and wait until given the direction to pack up and leave the classroom

· The after school program will be used as a resource for missing work & makeup work due to absences and extra practice. The after school program is held Tuesday thru Thursday in the library from 3:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Attendance Policy:

We will follow the policies for absences and tardies per the student handbook. The student will be responsible for any assignments missed.

Course Schedule:

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