GEORGIA’S
CHOICE: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
MATHEMATICS
III
Syllabus
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for Mathematics III, for the first semester. We encourage parents to help their
children be successful by setting aside a special time for studying and
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GEORGIA’S CHOICE: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
MATHEMATICS III
Syllabus
Teacher
Semester: First 2002-2003
Team _________________________________Classroom # 113
General Course
Description: This course is standards based and presents a balance of conceptual
understanding, skills and problem solving. Topics included this semester are:
Geometry and Measurement,
Problem Solving Strategies, and Proportionality. Emphasis is placed on
analyzing characteristics and properties of geometric figures, applying
appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to measurement, and to understand
the basic concepts of proportionality. Applications and problem solving are an
integral part of this course. The Mathematics III course provides prerequisite
skills for Algebra I.
Course
Outline / Major Units of Study
1. Geometric
Measurement:
a. Measurement
as approximation
b. Edges,
girth, face, diagonals as measures of length
c. Conversions
between units---metric and standard
d. Points,
lines and angles
e. Parallel
lines
f. Angle
measure
g. Area,
surface area
h. Perimeter
i. Volume
j. Polygons
k. Plane and
solid figures
1. Similarity
and congruency
m. Translations,
rotations
2. Algebra /
Proportionality
a. Proportional
relationships
b. Ratio,
proportion
c. Graphs,
formulas, tables
Textbook and References
* America’s Choice Core Assignment Modules National Center on
Education and Economics
* Middle Grades Math Tools for Success. Course III Prentice Hall, 2001 Price:
$43.47
Artifacts: Supplies! Materials
* Textbook
* Loose leaf notebook paper
* Math Notebook
* “Number 2” Pencils
* Journal
Rituals: Class Rules
* Come to class prepared and on time
* Bring all artifacts to class unless told otherwise
by the teacher
* Sharpen pencils before class begins
* Respect others and school property
* Keep your work area clean
* Take notes and participate in class
* Complete all class assignments
* Follow all written and verbal directions
Grading:
* Quizzes 15%
* Tests 15%
* Class work & Participation 50%
* Homework 10%
* Final 10%
Dekalb Gradin2 Scale
A = 90-100
B=80-89
C = 71-79
D =70
F = 0-69
Make-up Work
All students who have legal excuses for being absent
or are removed from the class setting by the school administration (suspensions
etc.) will be able to make-up missed assignments.
Important Dates for the
Semester
August 12, 2002 First
Day of School
August 26-September 6,2002 Eighth Grade New
Standards Reference Exam
August 30,2002 Early
Release / Staff Development
September 2, 2002 Labor Day
October 7-16, 2002 COGAT Test
October 18, 2002 Teacher
Staff Development Day — No Students
November 4-8,2002 Renzulli
(Impact Placement)
November 5, 2002 Teacher
Workday / Election Day — No Students
November 26, 2002 Early
Release / Staff development Day
November 27-29, 2002 Thanksgiving
Observance — Schools Closed
December 20, 2002 End of First
Semester
December 23, 2002-January
5,2003 Winter Holidays
January 6,2003 Return
to School / Teacher Workday
January 7,2003 Students
Return to School