Gettig, Scott, Math

 

Course Information                                         Math 180 / Seminar Math 2                                            Mr. Gettig

 

COURSE OVERVIEW

You are enrolled in “MATH 180 / Seminar Math 2”, an exciting math program that blends teacher instruction with innovative technology to help you become a stronger and more capable math student.  This course is organized into 9 Blocks of instruction.  Each Block relates its mathematical theme to high-interest contexts, stories, and careers.  Visit http://www.hmhco.com/products/math-180/family/ for more information.  This course prepares students for Seminar Math 3, upon successful completion of the course.

 

TEACHER INFORMATION

Mr. Gettig’s email address:                                         sag11@scasd.org

Mr. Gettig’s school phone number:                           (814) 272 - 8428

CLASS MATERIALS

• School-issued Chromebook
• School-issued Math 180 Workbook
• Headphones or earbuds
• Pencil with eraser
• Three ring binder OR plastic folder

 

COURSE SOFTWARE

• https://h100001550.education.scholastic.com/slms/studentaccess
• Username: first part of your SCASD email address (do not include @scasd.org)
• Password: student id number (a.k.a. lunch number, library number)

 

CLASS EXPECTATIONS

• Treat your peers and teacher with respect and courtesy.
• Adhere to the student code of conduct for behavior and academic integrity as defined in the Student Handbook.
• Ask questions and voice concerns at appropriate times in a polite and constructive manner.
• Communicate with a teacher in person or via email as soon as possible if you are experiencing an issue that could impact your success in this course.

 

GRADING

Your grade will be based on a weighted point system.  Point totals will vary, depending on the assignment. Extra credit points will be available at times during each quarter.  Your overall grade will be calculated by using the following weighted percentages:

*  80% weighted computer work, including:              AND           20% weighted paper and pencil work, including:

- lessons in Learn Zone                                                                                            - in class assignments

- topics in Success Zone                                                                                          - quizzes and tests

- assessments such as Mskills test                                                                         - home work assignments

- other assignments as given                                                                                  - other assignments as given

  

A letter grade will be assigned to the percentage as follows:

98-100 A+; 92-97 A; 90-91 A-; 88-89 B+; 82-87 B; 80-81 B-; 78-79 C+; 72-77 C; 70-71 C-; 68-69 D+; 62-67 D; 60-61 D-; and below 60 E.

 

EXEMPTIONS

Because every student progresses through the content at a different pace, it is necessary to exempt assignments that have already been completed in a previous MATH 180 course, as well as assignments that have not been started, yet.

 

(EXAMPLE) COLOR CODED GRADING CHART FOR COMPUTER WORK

The example shown below, displays the different “Performance Levels” that may be attained by each student, for the computer work completed throughout the course.  These color codes will be seen by each student during their computer work and the codes serve as an indication of their level of completion.  Grades will be computed on the weighted point system, as explained above (the color codes do not impact the overall student grade).

 

Performance Level	Color	20pt	40pt	50pt
Master	Dark green	20	40	50
Proficient	Light green	17	34	43
Developing	Yellow	14	28	35
Emerging	Red	12	24	30
Incomplete	Gray	0	0	0

  

AVAILABILITY

If at any time you are having trouble completing a problem or understanding a concept, please let me know right away.  Do not wait until the day or two before a test or quiz to get help.  I will be glad to meet with you outside of class to help in any way I am able.  Please be ready to work hard each day.  Every day will be a learning experience.  I hope you enjoy the class.

REMEMBER

My contact information is shown, below.  Please contact me anytime, at your convenience, if you have any questions or need assistance.

Mr. Gettig’s email address:                                                   sag11@scasd.org

Mr. Gettig’s school phone number:                                     (814) 272 – 8428

 

And please know that I teach by the motto:

“No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.”

                                     (Theodore Roosevelt)