ADVANCED MATH 7 Syllabus
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Erin
Bolling
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2008-2009
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6th
Grade
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E-mail: bollinge@fultonschools.org
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Website: www2.fultonschools.org/teacher/bollinge
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Course
Title: Math 7
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Textbooks: Connected
Mathematics 2
Prentice
Hall Publishers
Replacement
cost is $8.50 per unit
Mathematics
Course 2
Prentice
Hall Publishers
Replacement
cost is $54.95
Course Outline for the Year:
First Semester: Similar
Figures
Ratio,
Proportion, Percent
Algebraic
Expressions
Rational
Numbers
Single-variable
equations
Second Semester: Linear
and Inverse Variation
Symmetry
and Transformations
Constructions
– Similarity and Congruence
Data
Analysis
Grading Scheme:
Tests and Major Projects: 45%
Homework: 10%
Quizzes, Class work & Labs: 45%
Homework/Classwork Expectations:
Students can expect to
receive nightly homework in Math 7.
Every attempt will be made to assign problems that may be completed in
approximately 20 minutes. All math work is to be written in pencil only. It is crucial that class work and homework be
completed in an organized fashion, making sure to show all steps used in
solving the problem. If the
student does not show the necessary work and/or explanation on his/her paper,
it will be considered an incomplete assignment.
A 90 and
above
B 80 to
89
C 70 to
79
F 69 and
below
By
Fulton County Policy, any grade below 70 is failing
Provision for Improving Grades:
Opportunities designed to allow students to recover
from a failing cumulative grade will be allowed when all work required to date
has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate effort to meet
all the course requirements, including attendance. Students should contact teacher concerning
recovery opportunities. All recovery work
must be completed 10 school days prior to the end of the semester.
Scheduled Help Sessions:
Help sessions are available before school from 8:10
to 8:25 Monday through Thursday. Please
be mindful this time is set aside for students to ask questions about homework
and concepts taught in class.
Teacher/Parent Communication:
Each student’s agenda will be used for daily
communication. Please check agenda
nightly. Other means of communication
will include e-mail, conferences, interim report of grades (sent home at
4-1/2-week and 9-week intervals) and phone contact as needed.
Absence Make-Up Procedures:
Upon returning to school following an absence, it is the student’s
responsibility to contact the teacher to request make-up work.
The student will be given the same amount of time to make up the work as
the student was absent unless other arrangements are mutually agreed upon. The student will receive the actual grade on
the make-up work if the absence was excused.
Make-up work for unexcused absences may be reduced by 10 points. Make-up work submitted late will receive a
zero.
Classroom Procedures and Expectations:
In order to maintain an environment conducive to
learning, students are expected to follow class, school and county guidelines
for behavior, as found at the beginning of the Agenda. Should a student not follow classroom rules,
the teacher may use a variety of methods to correct the inappropriate
behavior. Such methods include a verbal
warning, a seating change, a conference between the student and the teacher, a
written warning, a phone call to the parent, private detention, or a referral
to the 6th grade administrator.
Materials Needed for Class: Students will need
to bring to class everyday
Connected Mathematics 2 textbook
Binder w/ loose-leaf paper
Graph paper (as needed)
Pencils
Expo marker
Ms. Bolling reserves the right to change or adjust
any section of this course syllabus during the school year to meet the needs,
abilities and interests of the students.