Math 7

Ms. Pierce

Rm 17

Course Description:

This course uses the text titled Mathematics: Applications and Concepts. This book addresses the ever popular question “When am I ever going to use this?” The course will have examples that relate to real world situations and show the practical value of mathematics. This is also a pre-algebra course that will introduce solving complex equations to prepare students for algebra. Students are asked to have a calculator to check work as needed. This course will also include ratios and proportions, polynomials, geometry, and graphing functions.

Class Expectations:

Behavior:

1) Only one person speaks at a time

a. Give respect to the speaker by actively listening

2) Raise your hand before speaking and wait patiently to be called upon

What to bring to class:

1) Your textbook

2) Your notebook or binder for note taking

3) Workbook

4) Folder

5) Calculator

In Class:

1) Upon arriving:

a. Take out and be ready to go over the homework

b. Be prepared to ask any questions and discuss the assigned problems

2) After going over homework:

a. Be prepared to take notes

b. Have textbook ready for examples, individual work or group work

c. Be prepared to go to the board

d. Be prepared to share with the class

3) Upon departure:

a. Pick up any papers on the floor and throw them away

b. Push in your chairs before leaving

4) Laptops

a. Laptop usage is not permitted in this class without consent of the teacher. Please leave your laptop in your bag, or place it inside the desk so that it is out of sight. If we need the laptops for work or projects it will be announced ahead of time.

Homework Policy:

Homework will be assigned on days of lessons. You are expected to do your homework. Failure to do your homework will lower your chance of performing well on tests and quizzes. All homework will be checked, but certain assignments will be collected and graded. They will be graded on a scale of 0 to 5. A 5 means that the assignment is complete, with all work shown and correct. A 0 indicates that the assignment was not done at all. Turn-in assignments are to be completed on loose leaf paper. I will accept late homework, however the assignment must be turned in within a week of the original assignment date and can only earn a maximum grade of 3.5.

Quizzes:

Quizzes will be announced, but be prepared for an occasional “pop” quiz!

Tests:

Tests will be given at the end of each unit chapter. All tests will be announced ahead of time.

Projects:

After the completion of our ratios, proportions and percents unit we will have a Webquest that will use your skills from that unit and the year. Throughout the year additional individual or group projects/activities may be assigned.

Extra Help Policy:

I am available for extra help, but you must let me know as soon as possible when you have questions - do not wait until the last minute. You must come to extra help with questions that you have; it is not to be used as a ‘review’ session. Also, extra help is a privilege extended to students who are attentive, proactive, and maximize their class time. Extra help will not be offered to students who do not utilize class time effectively.

Grading:

Homework is worth 30%

Tests are worth 45%

Quizzes are worth 15%

Class participation is worth 10%

I have read Ms. Pierce’s expectation and pledge to take the responsibility to meet the expectations to the best of my ability.

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Student Name (Please print)

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Student Signature Date