Common Core Mathematics III/Mathematics III Honors Syllabus

Mrs. Cynthia W. Sumpter

(910) 843-4211

Course Description: Common Core Math 3 continues students’ study of topics from algebra, geometry, and statistics in a problem-centered, connected approach. Functions, matrix operations, and algebraic representations of geometric concepts are the principle topics of study. Students will be expected to describe and translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric, tabular, and verbal representations of relationships and use those representations to solve problems. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, should be used regularly for instruction and assessment.

Course Goals:

  • Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
  • Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
  • Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
  • Model with mathematics.
  • Use appropriate tools strategically.
  • Attend to precision.
  • Look for and make use of structure.
  • Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Prerequisites:High School Sophomore or above

Course Outline (See Pacing Guide)

Student Expectations

  • We insist on mutual respect, good manners, effort, and self-pride.
  • Always think positive and leave negative aspects out of the classroom.
  • Absolutely No Food Or Drink inthe Classroom!!!
  • Students are expected to be on time, be on task and be prepared.
  • Students will respect the teacher as well as their fellow peers.
  • There will be no disruptive behavior.
  • Study Daily
  • Very Attentive In Class

Materials

  • 3 Ring BinderLoose Leaf Paper (College Ruled Preferred)
  • One Pack of Printing Paper, Any Color
  • Calculator (Provided In Class, But Very Useful If Purchased TI-84 Plus)
  • 5 Dividers
  • Color Pencils
  • Pencils for Math & Pens are for Projects
  • Glue Sticks
  • Index Cards and a Key Ring

Grading Criteria

Homework - 10% Quizzes - 10 % Projects – 20% Tests (Portfolios Included) -35% Classwork/Collaboration -25%

Please remember that the required state administered NC Final Exam(s) will count toward 25% of your final average.

Please remember that any student who has over 5 absences needs to make their time up

Policy for Make-up Work/Tests

Missed work/tests from an absence should be turned in no later than one week after returning to school.Work not turned in to the teacher will count as a 0. Their will be no retests.

Cut on dotted line and return bottom portion

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I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the syllabus for Common Core Mathematics I.

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