Algebra Support

2007 Course Information

 

Instructor: Mrs. Twietmeyer                                                    Math Office Phone: 630-420-6452

Period 5 - Room 78                                                                     E-mail: gtwietmeyer@naperville203.org

 

                                                            R     esponsibility for your own work

                                                            E      xcellent work

                                                            S      hare ideas with each other

                                                            P     reparedness

                                                            E      ncourage each other

                                                            C    ourteous to each other

                                                            T      each each other

 

 

ABOUT this course

Algebra Support is a new course being offered to those students who passed Introduction to Algebra but did not do very well. This course is designed to help them succeed in Algebra I. This class will be taught in conjuction with Algebra I. We will be reviewing the same topics covered in Algebra I class. We will be spending a considerable amount of time in the computer lab (Room 60) using programs that will help them to master these Algebra topics. We will address students’ deficiencies in mathematical concepts as well as learn study skills and test taking skills. We will also learn some logic through puzzle use.

 

MATERIALS needed:

 

NOTEBOOK – 3 Ring Binder (can share with Algebra I class notebook)

You MUST HAVE:

            1. 3 Dividers – notes, homework, returned papers

            2. Loose –Leaf paper

            3. Graph paper

 

HOMEWORK

Homework will be assigned randomly throughout each week but graded when assigned. All homework assignments should be considered individual work. It is worth 3 points daily (3 pts for 100% completion, 2 pts for 75% completion, 1 pt for 50% completion). Reasonable work must be shown in order to earn full credit. Late homework can earn 1 pt for 100% completion.

 

We will focus most homework efforts on the homework assigned in the Algebra I class.

 

 

GRADING

Semester grades will be a cumulative point total based on the following: homework, notebook checks, computer work, projects, quizzes, and tests.  Quizzes and tests may contain a calculator and non-calculator portion. Quizzes and tests MUST BE completed in pencil. The semester grade will be based on 80% coursework in Quarters 3 and 4; 20%

semester exam.

 

 

 

Homework                           30%

Computer Labs                  10%

Notebooks checks             5%

Quizzes                                  15%

Tests                                       40%

 

The semester grade will still be based on 80% coursework in Quarters 3 and 4; 20% semester exam.

 

 

Grading Scale

A  100%-90%            B  89%-80%                C 79%-70%                D 69%-60%                F 59% and below

 

 

Please know that I try to update grades once a week (usually on Sunday) to iParent. This is an excellent tool to see how your child is progressing in my class.

 

 

MAKE-UP WORK

All homework and/or activities assigned prior to an absence must be turned in the day the student returns to school. All assignments given during a student absence will be given 2 days to complete. It is the student’s responsibility to make up missed tests and/or quizzes within one week of their return or a ZERO grade will be assigned.

 

EXTRA HELP

I will be available from 10-10:30a and 12:30-1:00p in the Math Office daily. Since I am a part-time teacher at NCHS, it is important that you make an appointment to see me during those times. I can also be reached thru email. I welcome and highly encourage you to ask me for help.

 

 

(please tear off this page and return to  Mrs. Twietmeyer)

 

 

Student Name_______________________________________           Algebra Support Period _______ ______________________________________________________

 

I have read Mrs. Twietmeyer’s Policy Sheet. I will share this information with my parent(s) or guardian(s).

 

Student Signature___________________________________________________       Date_____________

 

Student email address:______________________________________________

 

 

 

To Parent or Guardian:

 

The Course Information is intended to give the student, as well as you, important information about this course. Please feel free to e-mail or call me at anytime to check on your child’s progress in my class.  I also try to update iParent every Sunday night. I can be reached through the Naperville Central Math Office phone number is 420-6452 or by e-mail gtwietmeyer@naperville203.org. Since I am a part time teacher, I will only be in the school from 10a to 1p each day. E-mail is the best way to get in touch with me.

 

You will soon be able to access classroom information via my website. When this becomes available I will let your son/daughter know.

 

Please sign below so that I can be sure that you have read the above information. It would be helpful if you could provide your most current contact information below.

 

Additionally, it would be helpful if you would email me at my school email address above. This way I have your email typed in correctly if I should ever need to contact you and can add you to my address book.

                                                                                                Thank you,

                                                                                                Mrs. Twietmeyer

 

 

 

Parent/Guardian Signature__________________________________________       Date_____________

 

Home Phone Number________________________________________________

 

Father work phone_____________________     Father e-mail:__________________________________

 

Mother work phone____________________     Mother e-mail:__________________________________