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Don Smith Learning Academy Syllabus
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School Year: 2012-2013
Course: Pre-Algegbra
Grade Level: 9-12
Required Materials: AGS Pre-Algebra textbook
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Course Resources: calculator, graph paper, notebook paper, pencils
Prerequisites: basic math skills
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Course Description & Learning Targets based on the National Common Core Standards, or in the absence of these, Wisconsin Standards: AGS Pre-Algebra introduces the basic concepts of algebra in basic step-by-step approaches. This course develops an understanding of mathematics through problem solving, mathematical reasoning and communicating solutions to mathematical problems in real life context.
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Units Covered & Competencies : Whole Numbers; Fractions and Decimals; Measurement and Word Problems; Real Numbers; Simple Algebraic Expressions; Equations; Rate, Ratio and Percentage; Geometry introductions; Polygons; Area and Perimeter; Volume, Surface Area and Density; Symmetries of plane and solid figures
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Summative Assessments:
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Formative Assessments:
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Daily work
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Journals (if applicable)
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Courses at DSLA run in a flexible schedule format. See selection to right for this course’s format:
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One-Term 50 ?
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Two-Term 50 ?
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All-Year 50 ?
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Other ?
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School-wide Grading Procedures:
Assessments 100%
*Formative 80% (of assessment grade)*Summative 20% (of assessment grade)
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Assessments: Our goal is to assess what the students have learned from what we have taught. Summative assessments reflect the format and content of the formative learning opportunities.
Make-up Policy for Assessments: The student may redo the assessment at any time. The highest that they will be able to bring the grade up to is a 90%. It is the student’s responsibility to ask for the assignments if they need a new copy.
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School-wide Grading Scale:
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Contact Information:
Teacher Name: Sarah E. Mueller
Teacher Email: muellersa@bdusd.org
Teacher Phone: 920-885-7423 ext. 1312
Don Smith Learning Academy
400 E. Burnett St.
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
www.beaverdam.k12.wi.us
(920)885-7423
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