Course Syllabus: Basic Pre Algebra
Scott Shier Prep: Periods 7 & 8
Preferred way of communication is through e-mail sshier@rocklin.k12.ca.us or by phone 916-632-1600 x 6277
Office Hours: before or after school by request
Course Description: Basic Pre Algebra is a course that will cover basic mathematical skills, calculator use, and pre-algebra. The students will develop problem solving abilities by learning some or all of the following skills: basic math concepts, numeric and algebraic manipulation, probability, beginning graphing and equation solving.
Course Outcome: The essential skills and concepts that will be covered in this course include:
Addition and subtraction skills
Multiplication
Division
Integer Manipulation
Order of Operation
Combining like Terms
Probability
Area and Perimeter
Solving Single Variable Equations
Ratios
Beginning Graphing
Units: This class will cover a variety of material. Every assignment and concept discussed throughout the course enables students to show an understanding of the skills through oral and written demonstration.
Homework/Grading Policy: Class work will be given every class period, unfinished class work will become homework for that night. Students will also be working with Renaissance Math, they will need to complete at least two of these each week, as homework. In order to receive a passing grade in class, every student must earn a least a 70% with all work completed. Students’ grades will be determined as follows:
Tests and quizzes 50%
class work, homework, and participation 50%
Materials: It is highly recommended that each student have a calculator, three-ring binder, paper, graph paper, ruler and pencil.
Only work done in pencil will be accepted.
Course Syllabus: Basic Pre Algebra
Scott Shier Prep: Periods 7 & 8
Preferred way of communication is through e-mail sshier@rocklin.k12.ca.us or by phone 916-632-1600 x 6277
Office Hours: before or after school by request
Course Description: Basic Pre Algebra is a course that will cover basic mathematical skills, calculator use, and pre-algebra. The students will develop problem solving abilities by learning some or all of the following skills: basic math concepts, numeric and algebraic manipulation, probability, beginning graphing and equation solving.
Course Outcome: The essential skills and concepts that will be covered in this course include:
Addition and subtraction skills
Multiplication
Division
Integer Manipulation
Order of Operation
Combining like Terms
Probability
Area and Perimeter
Solving Single Variable Equations
Ratios
Beginning Graphing
Units: This class will cover a variety of material. Every assignment and concept discussed throughout the course enables students to show an understanding of the skills through oral and written demonstration.
Homework/Grading Policy: Class work will be given every class period, unfinished class work will become homework for that night. Students will also be working with Renaissance Math, they will need to complete at least two of these each week, as homework. In order to receive a passing grade in class, every student must earn a least a 70% with all work completed. Students’ grades will be determined as follows:
Tests and quizzes 50%
class work, homework, and participation 50%
Materials: It is highly recommended that each student have a calculator, three-ring binder, paper, graph paper, ruler and pencil.
Only work done in pencil will be accepted.