Students will be given an EOCT practice test on Monday, April 13th. We will be reviewing material based on those test results until the actual EOCT which is scheduled for May 4 & 5.
Students can use any calculator that does not graph or store text. A scientific or 4-function calculator can be purchased from many stores for under $10.
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2nd Block will have a quiz over sections 7.2-7.4 on Tuesday 3/24. There will be a quiz over sections 7.5-7.7 on Monday 3/30.
4th Block will have a quiz over sections 7.1 & 7.2 on Thursday, 3/26.
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2nd Block will have a notebook check over chapter 6 on Thursday, March 12th. There will also be a Pi/irrational numbers activity that day. Next week the class will meet in a different classroom with a different teacher due to Graduation Exams. Students will be notified of the teacher and location as soon that becomes available.
4th Block -- Students who have a zero for any notebook check can turn in what they have for chapter 4 to replace the zero. No chapter 4 notebook check is required.
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The nine week grading period ends March 12th. All outstanding make-up work must be turn in by Monday, March 9th.
2nd Block
The Test over chapter 4 will be Friday, February 27th. Chapter 4 notebooks are also due on Friday.
4th Block
The test over chapter 4 will be Friday, March 6th. Chapter 4 Notebooks will also be due that day. This will be the last test and notebook check on this report card.
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2nd Block
There will be no test or quiz over chapter 3. The chapter 4 Test will be Thursday, February 26th.
4th Block
The chapter 3 Test will be Friday, February 20th. The test covers sections 3.1 & 3.2. The notebook check for chapters 2 & 3 will also Friday.
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4th Block will have the chapter 1 Test on Thursday, January 29th. The pages and numbers below are problems from the textbook that students should review for the test.
p14 #11-18
p21 #10-20, 46-50
p26 #21-32
p51 #13-18
p39 #27-35
p45-6 #5-10, 46-54
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2nd Block will have a quiz over sections 1.5 & 1.6 on Thursday, January 22.
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(please note that the syllabus below is for 4th block, but the rules, policies, and grading systems are the same for both classes)
Syllabus
Concepts of Algebra
Information about the subject:
This course is the final part of the concepts series. Concepts of Problem Solving along with this class comprise the algebra credit necessary to graduate in Georgia. Students must have successfully completed Concepts of Problem Solving in order to enroll in this course.
The EOCT (End of Course Test) for algebra will be administered in May. It will count as 15% of the grade in this class. It is a standardized test created by the state of Georgia and will not be included in the class average until the final report card.
What every student should have when he/she comes to class:
1) A calculator! We will allow the use of almost any calculator (except calculator functions on cell phones) in this class, but recommend a scientific calculator. It is inexpensive and has all the necessary functions for this class. It qualifies as a scientific calculator if it has SIN, COS, and TAN buttons.
2) Paper and a pencil
3) A folder that can be turned in for notebook checks. This should only be used for Concepts of Algebra. 3-ring binders are recommended
The attitude every student should have when he/she comes to class:
a willingness to learn, follow directions, and show respect for everyone in the classroom!
How the grades break down: An explanation of each part of the grade
1)Tests and quizzes 40% 1) All tests will be announced in advance, quizzes
might not be announced.
2)Assignments 35% 2) This includes work done in-class and at home. We will collect work the same or the next day, or
just include it with that week’s notebook.
3)Notebooks 15% 3) A folder (described above) filled with notes, assignments, tests, and quizzes. Notebooks will be collected after every test or quiz.
4)Class Participation 10% 4) A daily grade based on how well the student meets the Class Expectations listed on the next page
5) End-of-Course Test 15% 5) A state-mandated standardized test given in May.
(of semester grade)
Class Expectations:
1) Arrive to class on time.
2) Bring the materials listed on the first page.
3) Be respectful of others and their property.
4) Be awake, alert, and on task.
5) Follow all guidelines for Northside High School and Muscogee County Schools.
If you do not meet the class expectations, you will be assigned detention (after school 30 minutes), have your parents/guardians contacted, and/or receive a disciplinary referral.
Attendance issues:
Students who are absent are responsible for making up the work missed. Students have three days to complete any missed work following an excused absence. If the absence is not excused, make up work will not be accepted. We have an assignment list posted in the classroom and notes can be copied from another student or from the textbook. It is highly recommended that students who are absent plan on staying after school for extra help.
*We do not accept late work.* Assignments must be turned in when they are due unless a student gets prior permission from one of the teachers.
Note to parents:
Mrs. Cottrell and Mrs. Anderson are available for extra help after-school Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We will announce to students if we are unable to stay as soon as we are made aware of a conflicting obligation. We encourage all students to let us know if they are having difficulty with the material. The sooner we can help them understand better, the easier it is for everyone.
Progress reports will be sent via email every Friday. Additional information about the class will be posted regularly to http://www.schoolnotes.com/31909/cottrellalgebra.html. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about your student or this class. You can email us at mrscottrell@yahoo.com or manderson@mcsdga.net or call the school 748-2935 to schedule a parent-teacher conference.
Please have your parent or guardian fill out and sign.
Parent Signature Sheet
I have read and understand all of the policies, procedures, rules, and consequences for this class.
I know how to contact the teacher if I have any questions.
Parent/Guardian Name _____________________________
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