Muncy Junior-Senior High School Mathematics Department

MATH 7 SYLLABUS 2015-2016 Muncy Junior-Senior High School Mathematics Department

Course Number: 410 Course Name: Math 7 Course Credit: 2 credits Instructor: Mrs. Wagner Meeting Location: Room 258 Phone Number: 546-3127 ext. 3180 Email: [email protected] Course Description This course is intended to lay the foundation for Pre-Algebra and to prepare students for the PSSA Grade 7 Assessment. Topics will include those found in the current Grade 7 Pennsylvania Common Core Standards. Students will be introduced to a Texas Instrument graphing calculator as a problem solving tool and will further develop their skills in solving problems analytically, numerically, and graphically.

Course Unit Outline The following topics will be covered in this course. The order of coverage may not match the order that the topics are listed.

 Integers and Rational Numbers (4 weeks)  Equations (4 weeks)  Inequalities (4 weeks)  Ratios, Rates and Proportions (4 weeks)  Percents (4 weeks)  Geometry (4 weeks)  Surface Area and Volume (4 weeks)  Analyzing Data (4 weeks)  Probability (4 weeks)

Daily Classroom Expectations 1. Arrive to class on time. 2. Come prepared. 3. Participate in all activities. 4. Respect all. 5. Abide by all school rules as set forth in the Pathfinder.

Attendance, Absences, and Make-Up Work You are responsible to check Power School and my website for any missed work for not being in class for any reason. Please see me if you do not understand what you owe.

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Academic Dishonesty When work is turned in, the work must be your own. Any indication of academic dishonesty will be dealt with as a serious offense and will result in a grade of zero for that assessment item for all students involved and a referral to the Principal’s Office will be made.

Homework Homework will be checked for completion every time it is assigned. I will post the homework assignment on my website daily (this includes all worksheets) in the plan book. According to math department policy, late homework will not be accepted for credit. Students may not return to their locker for a homework assignment nor turn an assignment in late. If a student can’t find the assignment in their backpack before I review the correct answers, he/she will not receive credit for completing the assignment. The homework must be completed according to the directions in class. Sometimes answers only are appropriate, but other times, the original question must be written and all work shown. Failure to complete an assignment according to the directions will result in no credit for the assignment. Students who are absent must make up the assigned homework for the days they were not in school. A zero will temporarily be entered for homework when absent. When the student makes up the homework, the zero will change. If the homework is never made up, the zero will become permanent. If you cannot find a homework worksheet, then print another one from the link provided in the plan book on my website. If you do not understand the assignment, then you must see me before period one the day it is due in order not to be penalized for not completing the homework.

Muncy Junior/Senior High School Math Department Calculator Policy The math courses offered at Muncy Jr/Sr High School actively integrate calculator technology based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Technology Principle. Many activities implemented within our courses have been created using the features available on the Texas Instruments® graphing calculators. Students may purchase their own calculator or borrow one from their math teacher. Calculators are treated like textbooks and are the property of Muncy School District. Students will sign one out and return it at the end of the school year. Students who attempt to turn in a calculator with the incorrect serial number will not receive credit for turning one in. Students who are unable to return their assigned calculator must pay a replacement fee or buy a new calculator to replace the assigned one. New replacement calculators must be in the original packaging with no evidence of tampering and must match the exact model originally assigned. Some of the latest calculator technology provides students with the ability to import, store, and hide games and messages. If a student is found doing anything inappropriate with their calculator during class, we reserve the right to clear the memory of the calculator, even if the calculator is personally owned. Multiple offenses for inappropriate use will result in a punishment at the discretion of the instructor. Calculators may not be shared during quizzes. Students will be expected to bring their calculators with them daily. No spare calculators will be available, so if batteries are dead or the calculator has been forgotten or lost; students will do all required work that day without a calculator. 2 | P a g e MATH 7 SYLLABUS 2015-2016 While the calculator is an invaluable tool for studying mathematics, there will be times when the instructor deems that a particular topic or skill is more appropriately investigated and assessed without the use of a calculator. The replacement fee for this calculator is $100. Students are responsible for obtaining batteries for the calculator issued.

Materials Pencils, erasers, one-inch binder, sheet protectors, and one subject notebooks, and a sock are recommended. The sock is for erasing the dry erase boards. We have erasers but socks do a better job erasing. Notebooks will be used to take notes for new topics. The folder is for keeping formula sheets, study guides, and helpful handouts. You are financially responsible for the textbook and graphing calculator you are issued. Lost or damaged materials – whether cosmetically or functionally – will be your financial responsibility and replacement/repair costs will be done in accordance with district policy.

Grading Policy Marking period grades will be calculated on the basis of a point system – the percent of points earned out of the number of possible points. Graded material will consist of any combination of the following each marking period:

 quizzes, chapter tests, unit exams  homework assignments  in-class activities and explorations

It is the responsibility of each student and their parents to check the PowerSchool website and to be aware of their grade at all times throughout the marking period. There will be no re- quizzes, no re-tests and no extra credit opportunities offered throughout the course. Unless you are required to be given extra time for completing quizzes and exams, please do not ask for additional time. Assessments are designed to be completed in one class period.

Digital Textbook Students may choose to use the online digital textbook version instead of borrowing the hardback edition. Please be advised if an electronic device or computer is malfunctioning or an internet outage is occurring, this will not excuse a student from homework completion. The homework assignment will be marked as a zero. To access the digital textbook, use the below information. Go to Mrs. Wagner’s website link “Digital Student Textbook” Username: muncykeystone Password: Algebra I

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Student Name = ______

Adult contact name = ______(for the purpose of discussing academic progress in math class and/or for discipline problems)

Relationship to student (circle one below) parent step-parent grandparent guardian

Email address = ______

Preferred contact phone number = ______

Textbook # ______

Check this box if you are choosing to use the digital online textbook instead of taking a hardcover edition.

Graphing Calculator Serial Number ______

Please sign acknowledging that you have read and understand the information regarding this syllabus:

Student Signature ______

Parent Signature ______

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