PRE-ALGEBRA 2009 - 2010

BALDNER 346

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Topics of study include variables and variable expressions, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, the Cartesian Plane, ratio and proportion.

 

Our 51 minutes of time together each day will begin with the Problem of the Day. The Problem of the Day will be on the board when students arrive in class and should be copied into the students’ journal while attendance is taken. The Problem may be easy for some, difficult for others, and absurdly annoying to others. This is expected and should not result in frustration on the part of the student. Each should copy the problem, the accompanying HSCE code, and the date into their journal. THEN, the students should solve the problem if they are able. If one is not able to solve alone,  students should share their thoughts with neighbours; the solution shall then be revealed (and copied into the journal) to the delight of all.

 

Often, we will next discuss any issues that arose during the working of the Homework.

 

Then, we will have an Introduction of a New Topic, complete with anecdotes and relevancies.  After a brief discussion, we will partake of the Guided Practice: students trying their hand at the new concept. This could be students working together in groups, on the board, or in the lab. When it is deemed the students are comfortable enough to work alone, a practice assignment is given. This is called Homework.  

Students should plan on doing math problems at home every evening.

 

Students daily should bring pencil, paper, text, journal, and calculator.

 

Quarter grade will be computed as follows:

10%      Participation – being in class on time, prepared with appropriate tools and appropriate attitude

20%     Journal – daily problems entered neatly in a bound, separate notebook; collected periodically and assessed for thoroughness, neatness, and accuracy

30%     Homework – daily practice collected often, corrected in class sometimes

20%     Quiz – a few homework problems done individually without help

20%     Test – a bunch of homework problems done individually without help

Semester grade will be computed as follows:

40%     Quarter 1 grade

40%     Quarter 2 grade

20%     Final Exam grade

Please, other than your calculator, no electronic devices in room 346.  No food or beverage other than water in a clear plastic bottle.

 

Insubordination of any sort will not be tolerated and will result in immediate RTC procedures.

 

 

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