SYLLABUS San Marin High School 2015-2016 Mrs. Taggard Room # 504 [email protected] Welcome to Algebra Fundamentals Website: mrstaggard.weebly.com Welcome to a new year of math! In this course, you will learn to use new models and methods to think about problems as well as solve them. You will be developing powerful mathematical tools and learning new ways of thinking about and investigating situations. You will be making connections, discovering relationships, figuring out what strategies can be used to solve problems, and explaining your thinking. Learning to think in these ways and communicate about your thinking is useful in mathematical contexts, other subjects in school, and situations outside the classroom. The mathematics you have learned in the past will be valuable for learning in this course. That work, and what you learn in this course, will prepare you for future courses. Every student can succeed at math. However, many students need more individualized help than the teacher can provide. Ascend Math was created to provide that individualized assistance so badly needed by these students. With individualized sequenced study plans focused on each student’s gaps, plus interactive instruction, multi-modal learning and ongoing assessment students often gain two or more grade levels in a semester. Ascend Math is written to Common Core and rigorous state standards. Instruction is delivered in a logical math sequence. Students move ahead at their own pace and track their own progress. I wish you well and am confident that you will enjoy this next year of learning! Course Goals The overarching habits of mind of a productive mathematical thinker.
The curriculum is based on the California Common Core State Standards. For access to the full text of the standards, go to http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/ Course Objectives
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Progress Reporting Grades shall be reported at the end of each week using aries . Whenever a student falls below a C- after the second Progress Report for either semester, the teacher shall arrange a conference with the student’s parent/guardian and/or send a written report. (Board Policy 5121) Behavior Expectations To ensure that we have the best environment for a successful year of learning, the following rules will be followed and enforced.
50% Classwork (Participation, completion of tasks and Organization) 50% Assessments (Projects, Performance Tasks, Learning Logs and Portfolio) Category Details Classwork (50%): This year you will be using a technology based program from Ascend Math. You will have an individualized study plan that will be monitoring your progress. At least 5 flags should be completed on a weekly basis. This progress will be assessed weekly. On a daily basis your will maintain a think book. Inside this book you will gather math notes, learning logs, and reflections. You should label the entries, use complete sentences and diagrams. Group work, participation and any other assigned activities are included Organization: Everything you turn into me needs to be labeled, neat, work shown, and organized with your full name, date, and period. You will need to keep an organized binder with specific tabs in this order. Assessments (50%)- Your weekly progress reports from Ascend 50% |