Course Syllabus
Welcome to Mrs. Kopcznski’s Math Class
Expectations
- 1. Follow directions the first time given.
- 2. Respect yourself and others.
- 3. Come prepared and ready to learn.
- CHAMP - follow guidelines provided by the teacher
Materials You Will Bring Each Day
Pencils, two composition notebooks, computer, headphones/earbuds
Grading Scale Weights
90 – 100 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
60 – 69 D
0 – 59 F
45% Formative (Classwork and Exit Tickets)
45% Summative (Tests and Quizzes)
10% Homework
Homework
You will be given a weekly homework assignment every Monday. Each night you will be responsible for a select number of questions. Homework will be due, complete, on Friday. You will be provided with opportunities to work on this at school.
Summative - Quizzes/Tests
You will have tests and quizzes throughout the school year. Quizzes will be 12 questions or less and will be open notes. Quizzes will cover the current topic being covered in class. Tests will be more than 12 questions and you will not be able to use your notes when taking a test. Tests will cover current as well as previously covered topics. Tests and quizzes will contain multiple choice, open response, and drag and drop questions. You will be allowed to use a calculator for specific topics. I will let you know which topics you will be able to use a calculator on.
Formative - Classwork
You will have a weekly formative grade. This grade will come from your classwork assignments that you do daily as well as exit tickets throughout the week.
Absences
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to get your missed work. Be sure to check your table folder for any handouts during your absence. You will need to ask a classmate for the notes.
Zeros
If you choose not to turn in an assignment, you will be given a zero. Zeros can be made up during the term they were due. There will be a deduction of 10 points from the highest possible grade earned on the assignment.
Behavior Plan
Positive consequences will be given for individual choices as well as class choices , one or a mix of the list below will be used. Depending on your choice, other options may be used to help you be your best.
- Red Critter Points/Badges
- Positive note/phone call home
- Listening to music during classwork time
- Sitting by a friend at lunch
- Office Referral (yes, these can be good too)
If negative consequences need to be given for your choices, one or a mix of the list below will be used most frequently. Depending on your choice, other options may be used to help you be your best.
- Warning
- Teacher/Student conference
- Bounce and/or lunch detention
- Conference with Student and Parent
- Office Referral
How to Contact Mrs. Kopcznski
Please feel free to contact me at school if you would like to discuss your child’s progress or any concern you may have. You may call me at 704.296.3120, send a note, or email. My email address is: amy.hall@ucps.k12.nc.us
What We Will Learn
Unit 1---Proportional Relationships |
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Unit 2---Reasoning with Rational Numbers |
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Unit 3---Probabilistic Reasoning |
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Unit 4---Reasoning About Expressions |
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Unit 5---Reasoning About Equations and Inequalities |
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Unit 6---Geometric and Measurement Reasoning |
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Unit 7---Reasoning About Population Samples |
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Unit 8---Comparing Populations |
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Course Summary:
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