Pre-Algebra

Teacher:_____________________ Rm #________

Course Number : MA104 (1 Math Credit)

Prerequisite

Successful completion of Math Readiness (grade C or better) or teacher recommendation.

Course Description

This is a full year course designed to familiarize the student with basic definitions and terms as well as the concept of sets, equations and operations. The first semester portion of the course continues with the introduction of additional advanced concepts. This course is slightly slower paced than Algebra I

Required Text

Pre-Algebra, A Transition to Algebra, Foster, Winters, Gordon, Rath, and Gell; Merrill Publishing Company, 1995

Materials Needed

The student is required to supply the following items when they come to class everyday:

*Assigned text (covered)

*3-ring binder

*Loose leaf paper

*Pencil

*Calculators (optional)

*Other (specified by the teacher)

Instructional Method

Class periods will be conducted in the following manner: attendance will be taken (refer to the attendance policy found in the student handbook), coverage of new material in lecture type, exploratory chalkboard examples, student-teacher discussions, assignment, announced/surprised quizzes, reviews, tests, exams, and group activities.

Mid-quarter and weekly progress reports will be issued to students. Parents are required to sign and have their child return the reports to their teacher. These documents will be documented for future references. Parent-teacher conferences will be held every 1st and 3rd quarters; parents are encouraged to attend.

Evaluation Method

Daily Assignments

Quizzes

Tests

Exam (qtr and/or sem)

Notebook

Projects

Standard Distribution of Grades

100%-90% A

89%-80% B

79%-70% C

69%-60% D

59%-below F

note: During end of semester grading, 2nd and 4th quarter grades are 2/3 of the final semester grade.

Course Outline

First Quarter: Chapter 1, 2

Second Quarter: Chapter 3-5

Third Quarter: Chapter 5-7

Fourth Quarter: Chapter 8-10

Classroom Rules

The basic classroom rules that are to be observe in ALL math classes:

1. Follow instructions at all times.

2. Bring all needed materials at all times.

3. Make constructive remarks only.

4. Conduct subject-related activities only.

5. Observe all SSHS rules.