Lab Math 9

2011-2013

Mrs. Cocco

Room C-8

This course is structure to reinforce Core Curriculum Content Standards in numerical operations, data analysis, geometric reasoning, and algebra in preparation for the HSPA and SAT.

Preparedness for Class

·          Please use a 3-ring binder for this class so that you can keep your notes and handouts in an orderly fashion. 

·          You MUST use PENCIL to do math work.  I WILL NOT accept work in PEN!!

Tests & Quizzes

·          Tests will be given either at the end of each concept.  You will get the whole period to complete and check over a test.

·          Quizzes will be given approximately once a week and will take half a period. 

·          Quizzes will be open notebook!

·          Partial credit will be given if I can follow your train of thought and your work is correct for what you did

·          If you miss a test or quiz, excused or unexcused, you will make it up upon your return.  However, you will take a different version than the rest of the class.  You have 5 days to make up a missed test or quiz on your own time (NOT IN CLASS!)

·          There will be a midterm in January and a final in June.  They will be averaged to give you a 5^th marking period grade.

Projects

·          We will be doing a number of different projects throughout the year.  Each one will have a different point value.  That information will be given with the directions for the project.

Homework

·          There is (usually) no homework in this class!!  (I reserve the right to give homework, if necessary)

Grading System

·          I will be using a point system for your marking period grade.  You and I will both keep a running tally of your grades that we always know where you stand in my class. 

·          The total amount of points will vary by marking period but the items will always be worth the following:

                        Test:       100 points              Quiz:       50 points       Classwork: 20 points                     

Extra Credit:  Extra credit will be available on tests.  Also, coming to extra help will count as extra credit.

Extra Help: I am available for extra help most days after school between 2:25 – 2:45 PM

Contact Information

Phone: 732-222-9300 x3890 (voicemail)         Email: acocco@shoreregional.org

     School Rules:  Review school handbook for school rules.

     Ways to be successful:

1.      Be on time                                                                              2. Never laugh at a classmate

3.     Raise hand to ask or answer questions                                                4. Watch your language

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