This document provides a syllabus for a pre-algebra course covering topics including basic skills, measurement, algebra, graphs, statistics, probability, business mathematics, geometry, trigonometry, and the metric system. Grades are based on bellringer activities, homework checks, quizzes, tests, participation, textbook checks, and notebook quizzes. Students must attend regularly and make up any missed work to be successful in the class. The teacher is available for tutoring before and after school.

1. Pre-Algebra Course Syllabus 3. Quizzes and Tests (50-100 points each) – Assessments will
Spring 2011 Mrs. Oates be given once the appropriate material is covered. Expect a
quiz or test approximately every 2 weeks.
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Time: 1 Period (8:00 – 8:57) 4. Participation Grade (25 points per 9 weeks) – Students will
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Textbook: Pre-Algebra: Basic Mathematics II, 2 Edition lose points for refusing to participate in activities, games or
computer lab work. Parent notification will be given through
Course Description: Students begin to develop arithmetic a phone call/letter sent home.
skills that will lead them to more challenging mathematics 5. Book Check (5 points) – Periodically, textbook checks will
courses. Students are also introduced to other branches of be conducted to ensure that students are being responsible
mathematics. Topics in this course include the following: for their textbook. The textbook number from the textbook
assignment list must match the textbook on the student’s
Basic Skills desk for the student to receive credit. Students having a
Measurement textbook that is not theirs will receive no credit.
Algebra 6. Notebook Quiz (25 points each) – There will be 4 notebook
Graphs, Statistics and Probability quizzes each 9 weeks to total one test grade. Organization is
Business Mathematics a skill that is vital to becoming a successful member of
Geometry society. Keeping an organized notebook is essential to the
Pythagorean Rule and Trigonometry learning process. You can’t study for a test that you don’t
Scientific Notation have notes for, right? These points should be considered
“gimme points.” There is no reason that everyone should not
Metric System
make a 100!
Materials: 1 in. 3 ring binder, Tab dividers: Class Info.,
Bellringers, Notes, Homework, Tests/Quizzes; Notebook Make Up Policy: Math can be a very challenging subject to
paper, Graph paper, pencils, pens, basic $1 calculator learn. It is very easy to fall behind and never be able to catch
up. Attendance is vital to be successful in my class. Only
Things We Can Use: tissues, hand sanitizer, baby wipes, expo students with an excused absence are allowed to make up
markers any work missed. Missed quizzes and tests can only be made
up before or after school. All make up tests are different
Grading Procedure: Grades are determined by dividing the from the one given in class. It is the student’s responsibility
number of points earned by the total number of points to make up any missed assignments or tests.
possible.
Classroom Expectations:
100 – 90 A Come to class prepared and ready to participate.
89 – 80 B Be respectful of the teacher, your fellow classmates, and
79 – 70 C yourself.
69 – 60 D No food, drinks or gum in class. A bottle of water WITH A LID
Below 60 F is allowed per school policy.
Conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with the “REBEL
Edline will be updated weekly with any graded work. WAY.”
However, work that is turned in late for any reason, including
excused absences, may not be entered the day it is turned in. Teacher Availability: Homework help/tutoring is available
before school or after school until 4:00, unless other
What Makes Up Your Grade:
arrangements have been made. Please do not hesitate to
1. Bellringer Activities (10 points each week) – Before class
contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Phone
begins, you will have a bellringer activity to complete. Upon
calls will be returned and emails will be replied to within 24
entering the classroom, turn in your homework, be seated
hours.
and begin working on the activity. th
Planning Period: 7 period (2:18 – 3:09)
2. Homework Checks (10 points each) – You will have
Email: moates@bessemeracademy.com
homework at least twice a week. Homework assignments are
Cell: 205.441.6384 (call or text)
due the following class meeting. Answers only will not be
Class Website: www.bloust.com/moates
accepted. Only students with an excused absence can make
up a homework check.