COMMON CORE MATH 3 SYLLABUS

Teacher: Michelle McCullough Tutoring Times: Tuesday/Thursday 4:30pm-5:30pm (or by appointment) Planning Period: 1:15pm-3:05pm Class Blog: http://msmcculloughsmathclass.blogspot.com Contact Information: (Email) michellemccullough@wcps.org (Phone) 919-734-0070 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Common Core Mathematics 3 is a combination of traditional Geometry and Algebra II material with an emphasis on real-world applications. In this class, there will be several hands-on activities and projects in addition to everyday group collaboration. There will not be a textbook assigned, however they are available upon request to keep as a reference at home. At the end of this course, each student must take the Common Exam for Math 3, which is a mandatory state administered assessment. The topics covered in this course are based on the Common Core State Standards for North Carolina Local Option Math 3. The themes that we will discuss are: Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models The Complex Number System Modeling with Geometry Congruence & Similarity Circles & Trigonometric Functions Using Probability to Make Decisions

ASSESSMENT: Students will not be given formal homework assignments on a regular basis. However, there will always be something for them to do at home! Most of the time, they will need to finish assignments that were not completed in class. I always have additional practice problems available, and will assign them for homework as needed. Students will be able to work on most assignments at their own pace, which means that some students may be working on different units than others at any given time. Weekly target deadlines will be given in order to check for progress and make sure that all students are able to learn the required material. Students are allowed to retake quizzes as many times as they want until they pass and/or achieve their desired grade. I allow corrections on tests, but only 50% of the lost points can be added to the original score. In averaging grades, all assignments are weighted as follows: Classroom Participation & Homework (10% each) Tests/Projects (20% each) Quizzes (40%)

LATE WORK: Any assignment that is not turned in on its due date will be subject to a 10 point deduction each day until it has been submitted. ABSENCES: All students are responsible for getting anything that they missed while being out. Please check the blog if you are absent to check for any important handouts that may be posted. If it is an excused absence, you have 5 days to make up any missing work without it being counted as late. EXPECTATIONS: I expect for all students to: Be respectful towards me and your classmates. Act like an adult if you want to be treated as such. Come to class on time and prepared to participate. Complete all assignments in a timely manner. Take responsibility for your actions. Put forth your best effort in everything you do. Come to me if you have any problems or need extra helpIm more than willing to assist in any way that I can!

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES: 3-ring binder Notebook Folder Pencils/erasers TI-83/84 Graphing Calculator Planner/Assignment Book Index cards Colored pencils/markers Highlighters Post-it notes Ruler Protractor & Compass

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