Course Syllabus

Mr. Akerman Math 2 Spring 2023            

 

Contact Information

E-mail:   joseph.akerman@ucps.k12.nc.us Phone:  704 - 292 - 7662    Canvas & Microsoft Teams Messaging

  

Welcome to Math 2:  Math 2 provides students with an in-depth study of math, including real world context. The course expands the study of topics of Algebra, Geometry, & Functions covered in Math 1, and introduces probability.  Math 2 will also cover introductory topics in preparation for Math 3. 

 

Goal and Objectives covered in Math 2 can be located on the North Carolina Department of instruction site using the following link:  http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/curriculum/

       ** Please note that we will be covering the Power Standards of the course which include the most important concepts need to move on to Math 3**

 

Class room Expectations:

• Students should arrive to class on time 
• Students should come prepared with materials (paper, pencil, notebook, chromebook, etc)

 

• Be respectful of students, teachers and staff
• Be responsible for work – turn in assignments, ask questions, attend office hours
• Be ready and prepared to participate by contributing to the lessons, activities, & class discussions
• Follow PRHS code of conduct

 

Class Supplies 1) 3 Ring Binder 2) Paper & Pencil 3) Calculator (Available for check out in the Media Center)

Grading Policy Formal Assessments: 50% Progress Checks: 30% Participation/Assignments 20%

 

Information about Assignments & Assessments:

         Assignments (CW/HW):  Assignments will mostly be graded based on completion.  However, some assignments will be graded for accuracy. “Just answers” or “random numbers” written do not count and will not receive credit.  Some assignments will be submitted through Canvas, but most will be submitted to the teacher on paper. 

          Assessments:  Students can expect at least one formal assessment within each unit.  Assessments may be given throughout a unit and/or at the completion of a unit.  Assessments will be completed in class, on an individual basis. 

         Participation:  Participation will be based on student preparedness for class, student's effort to complete the required work, and contributions to whole class and group discussion.

        Progress Checks: These will be a short assessment to check for understanding in which students can use notes and will be completed in class.   These will be completed individually unless instructed otherwise.

 

 

Opportunities to increase Success!

       OFFICE HOURS will be offered Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:15 - 7:45 until after basketball season.  In the instance in which you cannot attend during that time, please contact Mr. Akerman to make other arrangements.  After school hours could possibly work with an appointment. 

 

       Resources:     Khan Academy

                              EmpowerED Family Portal

 

Cheating/Plagiarism (NO TOLERENCE POLICY)

Cheating/Plagiarism is a violation of the honor code.  A ZERO will be given to all individuals involved.  Cheating/plagiarism is not acceptable or tolerated on any type of assignment or assessment -  including assignments, progress checks, assessments, etc. 

 

Cell Phones & Electronics

Cell phones or other electronics should not be used during scheduled class time – especially during live instruction and class discussions.  Students may use their devices if given teacher permission.  The teacher will follow the student code of conduct in regards to cell phones/electronic devices.

 

Late work policy

• Assignments:  Turn in late, but before end of unit Receives max score of 80%
• Assignments  Turn in late, but after unit ends Receives max score of 60%  
• Late work will not be accepted after the Six weeks has ended

 

Make-ups for Assessments/Progress Checks

• If student does not take the assessment during class due to an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to contact me in order to arrange a time make this up.  These make ups CANNOT be done at home. 

 

Online Learning Platform:  Assignments not completed on paper will be submitted on our learning platform, Canvas. Assignments can be submitted a variety of ways including, uploading files, typing into text boxes, and sharing Google documents/presentations. Students will be shown how to submit assignments on Canvas as needed. Individual assignments will indicate which method of submission on Canvas is expected. If students need a refresher or have questions, they can access the Canvas Student Guide for specific instructions. It is the student's responsibility to ensure assignments are submitted on time and to contact the instructor if there is a problem. Please note that student activity is logged while in Canvas so instructors will be able to see if the student opened the assignment, if there was any activity including a log of student activities during on-line tests and quizzes. Students are not allowed to leave the testing window during assessments. Doing so is considered cheating and will be handled as set forth in the Porter Ridge HS handbook.

NOTICE: Although some assignments may be submitted and graded in our learning platform, Canvas, the "final" grades shown may not be properly weighted and do not contain assignments that were not graded in Canvas.  For the student's official grades, please continue to access the parent portal through Powerschool. Login information should be the same as last year. If you need assistance accessing the parent portal, please contact the school.