REQUIREMENTS Miss Weible Math Room 211

Overview The overall goals of this course are mastering the concepts of the PA Core Curriculum and improving problem solving and communication skills. We cover topics such as ratios, proportional relationships, rational numbers, expressions, equations, percents, statistics, probability, and geometry. Online resource located at

BINDERS You must keep a math binder. Binders will be checked periodically (point totals may vary). Students will be provided with one math binder. He or she will be responsible for taking care of that binder all year. Math binders will not be replaced (if lost or damaged) at the expense of the district! Students must then provide a replacement binder at his or her own expense to be used for class.

HOMEWORK All homework is graded and collected (4 points each). For full credit, all work must be shown. No late assignments will be accepted. However, each student’s lowest homework score will be dropped at the end of the grading period (one dropped homework score per term). In addition, numerous homework misses may result in disciplinary action.

PROBLEM SOLVING Problem solving will be an ongoing focus throughout this school year. A brain teaser, PSSA open-ended problem, or PSSA Review will be given several times per grading period (point totals will vary).

GROUP WORK/PROJECTS Group work/projects will be completed at least once per grading period. Group work and projects will be collected and graded (point totals will vary).

TESTS/QUIZZES Tests will always be announced (100 points each), but quizzes may not be announced. Homework quizzes will be given periodically to gauge a student’s progress in a given module (20 points each).

EXTRA CREDIT Bonus opportunities may be offered throughout the year including (but not limited to) unused Forgiveness Pass items, class reward for spelling out EAGLES, Math Bucks bonus, etc.

GRADING Grading Scale A B C D 59 & belowF

Math Tutoring Individual or small group tutoring is available every Monday and Wednesday after school from 3:00-4:00 in Room 211. Tutoring is also available through the Guidance Office. Please see your guidance counselor for information. Please seek help if you are struggling!

Absentee Policy If you miss class, it is your responsibility to get the notes, complete the assignment and study the material covered during your absence. Assignments and missed tests must be made up within 3 school days. Failure to do so may result in a zero score. In addition, you are expected to take tests the day they are given if you are in class, even if you miss the review.

Test Corrections For tests worth 100 points, test corrections are available to those students who earned a 79% or less on the test. Students have 5 school days from the day the tests are returned to come to after-school math tutoring to correct any problems missed on the test. During the corrections, students may use their binders and notes to aid them in correcting the problems. Students may earn back up to ½ the points missed on the problems. However, the maximum score for corrected tests is 80%.

Trips Out of the Room Students will only be allowed 3 trips out of the room per grading period. This includes requests to go to your locker, restroom, nurse, office, etc… At the beginning of each term, you will receive a Forgiveness Pass that you will use in conjunction with your planner. This pass must be presented to me for your request to be granted. Lost passes will not be reissued. Furthermore, the Forgiveness Pass may be turned in at the end of the term for 1 bonus point for each trip not used.

Calculators You will be allowed to use calculators during this course. Students will sign out a scientific calculator. He or she will be responsible for taking care of that calculator all year and returning it at the end of the year. A lost or damaged calculator will be billed at replacement cost, just as a lost or damaged textbook is billed. The replacement cost for a scientific calculator is approximately $20.

Electronic Devices  Classroom use of Personal Electronic Devices shall be at the discretion of the teacher (per SASD’s PED policy).  Unless instructed otherwise all PEDs should be off and stored out of sight.  The use of PEDs during class shall be deemed a privilege and not a right!

SOME DON’TS  Don’t bring any food, drinks, phones, games, or music players into the classroom.  Don’t touch any classroom equipment or other materials without permission.  Don’t be afraid to ask for help.  Don’t forget to have fun

FINAL THOUGHT Have a great year!