Math 300A

Math 300A

S. Hennessey

Fall/Winter 2008/2009

Course Outline

 

Course Overview:

This course will prepare students for math at the high school level. Materials/Time line/Order:

Math Power 9

Review & Chapter 1……………………………………………approximately 6 weeks

Chapter 2…………………………………………………………..approximately 6 weeks

Chapter 3…………………………………………………………..approximately 3 weeks

Chapter 4…………………………………………………………..approximately 2 weeks

Chapter 5…………………………………………………………..approximately 6 weeks

Chapter 7…………………………………………………………..approximately 2 weeks

Chapter 6…………………………………………………………..approximately 3 weeks

Chapter 8…………………………………………………………..approximately 2 weeks

Chapter 9…………………………………………………………..approximately 5 weeks

Topics covered over the year:

Data Management              Number Sense

Matrices                             Linear Equations

Scatter plots                      Equations of Lines

Square Root                       Exponents

Quadratics                         Linear/Non-Linear Graphs

Transformations                Congruent and Similar Triangles

Probability                          Polynomials

Factoring                            Equations to Solve Problems

Measurement                      Slope

Expectations:

Students are expected to do at least two hours of work outside the classroom each week. All assigned class work and homework will be checked regularly. I expect students to put their best effort and attitude into learning the concepts and doing the assigned work. I will put my best effort into monitoring student’s progress, providing feedback to students and parents and providing extra help when needed.

Term I (Sept – Nov) 22.5%

Class Tests/Quizzes (10%)

Homework (4%)

Class work (8.5%)

Term II (Nov – Jan) 22.5%

Class Tests/Quizzes (10%)

Homework (4%)

Class work (8.5%)

Term III (Feb – Apr) 22.5%

Class Tests/Quizzes (10%)

Homework (4%)

Class work (8.5%)

Term IV (Apr – June) 22.5%

Class Tests/Quizzes (10%)

Homework (4%)

Class work (8.5%)

June Exam 10%

Missed Quizzes:

If you miss a quiz you re to write it outside of class time (before/after school). If you skip a quiz, you receive an automatic zero. If you are aware ahead of time that you will miss a quiz see Ms. Hennessey to make arrangements to write it another time.