Course Syllabus: Common Core Math I: 2015-2016

TEACHER INFO

TEACHER:Katasha Oxendine

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PHONE NUMBER:(910)843-4211

MATERIALS

Mrs. OxendineRed Springs High School--- 509 N. Vance StreetRed Springs, NC 28377

Course Syllabus: Common Core Math I: 2015-2016

Pencils

3-Ring Binder

Notebook paper

Glue Sticks

 Kleenex

Color Pencils, Highlighters

(keep yourself and for projects)

Mrs. OxendineRed Springs High School--- 509 N. Vance StreetRed Springs, NC 28377

Course Syllabus: Common Core Math I: 2015-2016

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Math 1 follows the adopted North Carolina Common Core standards for High School Course I. Math I provides students the opportunity to study concepts of algebra, geometry, functions, number and operations, statistics and modeling throughout the course. These concepts include expressions in the real number system, creating and reasoning with equations and inequalities, interpreting and building simple functions, expressing geometric properties and interpreting categorical and quantitative data.

TOPICS COVERED

Unit 0:Linear Equations and ProportionsUnit 4: Expressions and

Unit 1:Functions & Their Graphs Part IUnit 5:Functions & Their Graphs Part II

Unit 2:Systems of Equations & InequalitiesUnit 6: Connecting Algebra &Geometry

Unit 3:Descriptive Statistics

EXPECTATIONS

Mrs. Oxendine’sexpectations of students

You should:

  • Come to class ready to engage in meaningful substantive discussion as it relates to real world applications in Mathematics.
  • Treat the opinions of others with respect and tolerance.
  • Complete all assignments on time and with thoughtfulness.
  • Practice academic honesty in all your work.
  • Come to class on time (with cell phones off).
  • Notes: You will also be required to take notes as it is necessary to your success in this class.

What you can expect from Mrs. Oxendine

Mrs. Oxendine will

  • Establish and maintain, with your involvement and help, a safe, comfortable learning environment.
  • Make meaningful assignments designed to broaden your knowledge and help improve your ability to problem solve.
  • Offer you availability to address any concerns or issues that may interfere with the learning process.
  • Keep the course moving at a reasonable pace in order to satisfy the state learning objectives.
  • Attempt—to the best of the instructor’s ability—to work with you in answering all your questions.
  • Supply you with fair, honest, and timely evaluators of your progress.

BE SUCCESSFUL!

It is very easy to be successful in this class. First, make sure you do all assigned work. Second, participate to the best of your ability, daily. Third, ask as many questions, related to class, as you need to understand the concepts being taught. Last, leave all attitudes, personal problems, and issues at the door before you enter.

ATTENDANCE/MAKE-UP WORK

Please come to class regularly. Remember that the student is responsible for what has gone on in class; regardless of whether he or she was present that day. Missed work must be turned in during the following block after you return if Excused Absence. If you have multiple days of missed work, then I will discuss the due dates with you. The student is responsible for copying down assignments and/or getting worksheets on days that are missed. Max of five days after returned absence.

GRADING SCALE

GradePercent

A100-90

B89-80

C79-70

D69-60

Fbelow 60

EVALUATION

You will be evaluated using a combination of classwork, homework, quizzes, projects, and tests in class.

Classwork 25%

Homework10%

Quizzes10%

Projects20%

Tests35%

Total 100%

Classwork/Homework is very important. It is a way for you to measure your understanding of the material. Basically, its practice; and the more you practice, the better you perform on the test. Each homework assignment is due the beginning of the next class. All work must be shown to get full credit for answers on the homework. All work MUST be done in pencil. No work will be accepted in Pen or Erasable Pen.

Tests are worth 35% of the grade. They will be administered using the Schoolnet web based program or paper and pencil.

LATE WORK

If it is not turned in on time, it will result in a 10-point deduction per day.

CHEATING

Cheating will result in a zero grade and discipline referrals for ALL participants.

HELP

Tutoring will be provided at some point during the semester and times, as well as, dates will be given whenever it is started.

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Mrs. OxendineRed Springs High School--- 509 N. Vance StreetRed Springs, NC 28377