Mr. Kopp

Emerald Team

Honors Algebra 1, CP Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra

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Classroom Behavior

1.      Students are expected to treat their classmates with respect and understanding.

2.      Students will be respectful of classroom materials as well as their physical surroundings.

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Summative Assessments

1.      Summative Assessments will serve to be the final determining factor as to whether or not a student has mastered a specific standard, based on our Common Core Standards. 

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Formative Assessments

1.      Formative Assessments will be given frequently, recapping material from a short period of time.

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Homework

1.      Students will be assigned homework on a regular basis and will be responsible for submitting it on time during the next class period.

2.      Homework will be graded on an effort basis.  Students are urged to work through difficult problems using various problem-solving strategies.

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Marking Period Grades

Student Marking Period grades will be calculated as follows:

TOTAL POINTS

(POINTS EARNED / TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS) X 100

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Final Exam

           1.   Similar to all high school courses, students in Honors Algebra 1 or CP Algebra 1 will take a cumulative final exam at the end of the school year.  This exam will cover content from the entire course of study and will count as 10% of the overall yearly average.

            2.    Students in Pre-Algebra will also take a cumulative final assessment at the end of the school year.  This exam will cover content from the entire course of study and will count as a heavier weighted summative assessment, as part of the 4th marking period grade.

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Yearly Averages

Student Yearly Averages will be calculated as follows, for students in Honors Algebra 1 and CP Algebra 1:

                (0.225*MP1 + 0.225*MP2 + 0.225*MP3 + 0.225*MP4 + 0.10*FINAL EXAM) 

Student Yearly Averages will be calculated as follows, for students in Pre-Algebra:

                (MP1 + MP2 + MP3 + MP4) / 4 

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Calculators

Students should bring a calculator, TI30xIIs, with them to class each day. 

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Contact Information

Please call me at 973-729-3151 x 441 or e-mail me at

Jason.kopp@sparta.org at any point throughout the year, if you have any concerns or questions.