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MathThe only place where
people can buy 64 watermelons and no one wonders why…
Algebra I 2015-2016Syllabus
MathematicsMAY NOT TEACH US HOW TO LOVE OR MINUS HATE, BUT IT GIVES US EVERY REASON TO HOPE THAT EVERY PROBLEM HAS A SOLUTION.
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Math is like going to
the gym for your brain:
It sharpens your mind.
Mathis like a
problemin our lifethink it
before you solve it!!!
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MATHEMATICSis not about
numbers, equations,computations, or
algorithms:it is about
UNDERSTANDING.
YOU DO THE MATH
How I see math word problems. If you have4 pencils and I have 7 apples, how manypancakes will fit on the roof? Purple, becausealiens don’t wear hats.
Educator: Mr. Ranceful Room: 4211Phone: 941-721-6800 ex 1167 School email: [email protected] Homework email: [email protected]
Personal Mission Statement: To provide the academic and non-academic guidance, support, and help to every student before, during, and after school in order to ensure that all students are prepared to be successful in their future endeavors.
CommunicationEmail and phone calls will be the primary means of communicating with parents/guardians when necessary. Reasons for parent contact include: excessive absences or tardiness, disciplinary issues (good & bad), and academic issues (good & bad) Ending Class: Please make sure your area is neat and clean of any and all debris. Dispose of any trash that may be in your surrounding area. Make sure your chair is in its proper position. Also note that I am the only one that can release you from class. So please be patient. Leave the classroom in an orderly fashion.
Guidelines for Success:Be Respectful
Do Your BestBe Responsible
Classroom Expectations:Be on time (since Mathematics is a sequential subject, it is imperative that you attend class daily)Be prepared (Bring required supplies daily,)Homework will be given out everydayFollow all class, school, and county policies and procedures
ABSENT and LATE WORK Policy
Late homework will be accepted up until the day of the unit test. Each class period late will result in 0.1points off per day (unless you have an excused absence). If a student missed a test or quiz it is their responsibility to arrange to make it up. Up to two weeks will be given to take the assessment, after that the grade will be entered in as a 0%.
Test & Quiz Retake Policy
Students are able to retake tests and quizzes and have two weeks from the day that the assessment is returned to do so. Retakes should be done before or after school or during activity period. To retake a test or a quiz students
must first correct any missed questions on a separate piece of paper and come to tutoring at least once.
Supplies* 1 100 page memo book* 1 mechanical pencil * 2 #2Pencils and erasers* 1 folders * 1 bottle of glue* Loose leaf paper * Scotch tape* 1 Mechanical pencil* Scientific Calculator (TI-30XS MultiView Scientific Calculator)
Grading Policy: Scale Categories
90 – 100 A Tests – 30%
80 – 89 BQuizzes – 25%
70 – 79 CClasswork – 20%
60 – 69 DNotebook – 15%
0 – 59 FHomework – 10%
There is no “extra credit” in Mr. Ranceful’s class. If you have questions about what you need to do to raise your grade please ask!
Distribution: You are responsible for any and all information distributed during class and or online.
Restroom: Please raise your hand to let me know and sign out and in on the sign out sheet. Please note that only one person is allowed out of class at a time, so be patient. Conversations: We have a great deal of information to cove in a short amount of time. Side bar conversations will not be allowed. There will be time given to have group discussion on related topics. If you have a question or have a comment for the classroom, raise your hand to be acknowledged.
Need help?TUTORING
Tutoring is available before and after school and during activity period. Check the calendar online to see which days and times are available.
GO ONLINE1. Email me with homework
questions at [email protected] .
2. Check planbook.com for daily updates.
3. Check for videos on planbook.com and khan academy with a lot of detailed explanations.
Classroom Procedures Entering the Classroom: Please enter the classroom quickly and quietly. After sitting in your assigned seat, copy daily class goal and homework into your notebook, sit silently and wait for further instruction. Tardy to Class: If you come to class late please go to your seat quietly, and wait for further instruction.
Movement: Raise your hand to move about the classroom to sharpen pencil or to throw out trash.
Planbook Instructions1. Go to: www.planbook.com 2. Click on: Student View3. In Teacher Email type: [email protected]
4. In Student Key type: mymsfta
5. All classwork along with homework, videos, and handouts are loaded here.
Criteria for CreditIn order to receive credit on any assignment, the following must be present:1. General:
a. Loose-leaf notebook paper
b. Neat and Organized 2. Heading:
a. First and Last Nameb. Date Assignedc. Class Periodd. Assignment Title
(page # and problems assigned)
3. Work:a. All Problems Copied
and Numberedb. 80% of problems
attemptedc. Work shown for all
problems attempted
