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Last modified: September 10, 2020

Math A Disclosure 2019 2020

Math A Disclosure Statement 2019 – 2020

Mr. Moore

Timpview High School

Room: U-29

E-mail: MarkMo@provo.edu

Course Description: In this class we will be using a Consumer Math Curriculum. This class is mainly set up for Juniors and Seniors to prepare them for life skills after high school. The course will teach about Earning Money, Buying Food, Managing a Household, Buying and Maintaining a Car, Improving Your Home, Traveling, Budgeting Money, Banking and Investing, Paying Taxes and preparing for a Career.

Calculators: Students may use calculators for their homework. We are working on proficiency with basic math skills in the classroom.

Textbooks: Each student will share a textbook that will be used in class. If the student needs to take it home to finish their homework they can sign it out after school. The book needs to be returned the following morning.

Binders: Each student will be given a binder to use as a portfolio of their math work. The binder will be used as a tool to measure the students’ progress through the year. I will use it during Parent/Teacher conference to show the students work and progress up to that time.

Classroom Behavior/Atmosphere: I expect each student to act in a respectful manner in class. I will provide a positive and lively learning environment in the classroom. I expect students to participate with questions and answers in the classroom. I like to have fun in the classroom. The class rules are as follows:

1.    Students need to be in their seats when the bell rings or they are tardy.

2.    Come to class prepared (pencil and paper).

3.    Students will show respect to the teacher and fellow students.

4.    Raise hands if you have a question or want to answer a question.

Assignments: All assignments and test will be completed in pencil only. The students will have between 17 and 25 minutes to work on their assignment in class. What they do not finish in class will be homework. The students will work individually or in small groups (no more than 3) on their assignments. The assignment will consist of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and the new material they have learned. By doing this they keep up on topics they have already learned. The preferred method of turning in their assignment is the next class period. I will not accept any assignment that is over a week old, i.e. an assignment given on Monday will be due by the following Monday. The students need to show all of their work on multi-step problems on their assignments, if not, I will not accept it. This way I will be able to tell where the student is having problems with the material. If the student has an excused absent or sickness they will have the number of days absent or sick to make up the missed assignments.

Grading: Because some students have test-taking fears, I grade straight across the boards, one point for one question. Learning math is a step-by-step process; if you miss a day it can put you behind the learning curve.

The daily points that a student can earn each day are 15, except for test, they can be worth between 20 and 30 points. I will also check their binders at random intervals to check on the organization and completeness for the binder. This inspection will be worth 25 points.

The grading scale is as follows:

A   100-93%             C+  79-77%              D-   63-60%

A-   92-90%              C    76-73%

B+  89-87%              C-   72-70%

B    86-83%              D+  69-67%

B-   82-80%             D   66 64%

Class Time Schedule:       Class warm-up         7 minutes

New concept     30-40 minutes

Homework             30 minutes

Review/Clean-up   10 minutes

Total Class Time    87 minutes

Extra Credit: I will rarely offer extra credit assignments; I will give extra credit for parent/teacher conference attendance and test reviews.

Parents: Timpviews attendance and electronic device procedures will be strictly enforced in class. Please refer to the student handbook concerning these procedures. Please read and review this document with your student. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me. I am looking forward to helping your student excel in the subject.

Student Name:  _____________________________________

Printed Parents Name:  _________________________________________

Parents Signature and Date:  _____________________________________________

Home Phone:  _______________________  Work or Cell Phone:  ____________________

E-mail:  ______________________________________

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