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Direct Instruction Algebra 2/Geometry
Mrs. DePiano
Course Outline
First Semester: Algebra 2
Least Common Multiple/Greatest Common Factor
Ratios and Proportions
Exponents
Scientific Notation
Absolute Value
Linear Equations
Linear Inequalities
Relations and Functions
Squares and Square Roots
Rational and Irrational Numbers
Equations of a Line
Second Semester: Geometry
Basic Geometric Concepts
Angles
Reasoning and Proofs
Perpendicular and Parallel Lines
Triangles
Right Triangles
Quadrilaterals and Polygons
Perimeter and Area
Similar Polygons
Circles
Surface Area and Volume
Coordinate Geometry and Transformations
Materials Needed:
· Pencil
· Calculator – classroom ones are available, but you may want your own
· Composition Book (provided)
· Classroom folder – All completed work will go in the folder and your grade will come from this
Grading:
First Semester:
Classwork 25%
Assessments 30%
Carnegie 25%
Daily Goals 20%
Second Semester:
Classwork 25%
Quiz 25%
Test 30%
Daily Goals 20%
Descriptions:
Classwork: Any daily worksheet or note taking; filed in folder; graded at end of day, week, and/or unit
Assessments/Quiz/Test: There will be an assessment on the current unit of study with several smaller sized ones throughout the unit and test at the end of the unit of study
Carnegie: Based on completion of assigned Carnegie unit within given time frame
Daily Goals: Three points are earned daily by arriving to class on time, completing your work, cooperating with teacher and other students, being respectful to others, following general rules of the school. Other responsibilities:
You are allowed to have a small snack and/or a bottle of water. However, if this becomes too messy or too much of a distraction, this privilege will be taken away for all students in the class. No food near the computers
Behavior which is deemed offensive and a distraction is not accepted and will result in a detention, phone call/ e-mail home, and/or an office visit.
To leave the room you either have to take the pass, or get a written hall pass.
No cell phones during instruction or working time. They must remain out of sight
No cell phones may be used as calculators on quizzes/tests
No ear buds or music on during instruction