| Course Outline & Syllabus 2008-2009
Mr. Hazard Phone: (310) 937-5888 x227
COURSE OUTLINE
The purpose of this course is to introduce mathematical concepts appropriate to the grade level.
Subject matter of the course will parallel the California Mathematics Content Standards. Throughout
the school year, the following subjects will be covered:
- Algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities
- Graphing of Functions
- Factors and introduction of negative exponents
- Ratios and Statistics
- Geometry including Pythagorean Theorem
ASSESSMENT AND GRADING:
Grades will consist of the following, and will be based on a point scale.
Homework (5 points nightly); Homework Quizzes (25 points every 5 homeworks)
Tests (100 points)
Notebooks (warm-ups, notes, class work) (50 points)
Quizzes (20-25 points)
Participation/Work Habits Grade *
* Active participation in the classroom is an essential part of learning. This includes class discussions
and cooperative efforts.
HOMEWORK:
Homework will be assigned four to five nights per week. Each assignment will be worth a maximum
of 5 points and is due at the beginning of class. It will be checked and corrected each day and filed
for a study tool. If a student is absent, he or she will have an appropriate amount of time to turn in
the assignment(s).
**Students must show ALL of their work ALL of the time to receive full credit.
SUPPLIES:
One 2-inch 3 ring binder with 6 dividers
paper & graph paper
2 mechanical pencils with lead
Erasers
2 red pens for in-class correcting of homework
1 ruler (inches/cm)
GRADING SCALE:
This is the standard grading scale used at Hermosa Valley School.
A 92-100 C 72-77
A-90-91 C- 70-71
B+ 88-89 D+ 68-69
B 82-87 D 62-67
B- 80-81 D- 60-61
C+ 78-79 F 59 and below
CLASSROOM RULES:
These rules are designed to allow each and every student the opportunity to maximize their learning
experience.
- Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings.
- Follow the rules and guidelines for the classroom at all times.
- Complete homework and class work on time.
- Be respectful of those working around you.
I look forward to a very exciting year. Please e-mail me if you have any questions.
Mr. Hazard
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