Applied Algebra C
course syllabus
Fall
2009
Instructor: Ms. Arts
Textbook. Algebra 1, Glencoe.
Materials Needed: Textbook, Folder, Scientific Calculator, Pencil, and Notebook.
RED INK SHOULD NOT BE USES.
Description.
This course is a continuation of Applied Algebra B course which
consist of three units. Successful completion of Applied Algebra B is a must. In
fact, students earning less than a B in Applied Algebra B will be hard pressed
to succeed in following Applied Algebra C since you would not have sufficiently
prepared yourself for the next unit. Topics covered in this class include
chapters 7 through 9 of the textbook in varying levels of detail. The class
meets 5 times per week.
Objectives
7. Solving Linear Inequalities.
8.
Solving Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities.
9. Exploring Polynomials.
Evaluation.
Evaluation consists of quizzes, exams and a comprehensive
final exam. There will be quizzes , a few labs/ projects, and daily work
assignments collected every day or otherwise specified by a teacher.
The quarter grade will be determined by using the following weighted average:
30 % Daily Work
30% Quizzes
40% Tests
The semester grade will be determined by using the following weighted average:
45% of the first quarter
45% of the second quarter
10% of
the final test
The final exam is a cumulative exam.
Grading Scale
| 100 - 97 | A+ |
| 96 - 93 | A |
| 92 - 90 | A- |
| 89 - 87 | B + |
| 86 - 83 | B |
| 82 - 80 | B- |
| 79 - 77 | C+ |
| 76 - 73 | C |
| 72 - 70 | C- |
| 69 - 67 | D+ |
| 66 - 63 | D |
| 62 - 60 | D- |
| 59 - 0 | F |
| Incomplete |
This will be followed exactly.
Miscellaneous
Cheating of any
kind results in failure of the class and subjects you to school
disciplinary action
No extra credit will be given to individual students.
All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date.
You have responsibilities as a student. You must
take tests when they are scheduled, turn work in on time, and provide quality
work if you expect to receive full credit for an assignment. You should attend
class regularly and pay attention while you are in a class as it's not a
responsibility of the teacher to cover material multiple times to students
skipping classes and not paying attention during class period.
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