Course Description : SAT/ACT Math Prep

 

Course Objective: To prepare the student for either standardized test, SAT and ACT in Mathematics.​

 

Time Allotment:

• 45 minutes per day, 2 days per week

 

Course Content:

 

• Test taking Methods and Strategies

• Algebra Involving Equations and Systems

• Statistics

• Algebra Involving Polynomials and Complex Numbers

• Geometry

• Trigonometry

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Course policies:

 

• Students are expected to:

• Be prepared for class by bringing textbook and supplies everyday as well as keep all
  work (notes and homework) organized in a notebook.

• Be actively involved in class by working on the board and answering questions
  pertaining to lesson of the day.

• Students are expected to do all work assigned on their own and read ahead to be
  prepared for the class discussion.

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Grading policies:

• A student’s quarter grade will be determined as follows:

• Chapter tests and Quizzes -60%

• Homework-40%

• Total = 100%

 

Materials Needed: 

• Kaplan math workbook for the new SAT. 

• And for the ACT Math and Science workbook third edition

• Notebook

• Pencils (for work) and red pen for grading.

• Graphing Calculator and a scientific calculator (Usage of each will depend on the lesson)

• Dry erase marker and erasers

• Ruler

• Graph paper

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Assessments:

• Homework will be given weekly. Work (including reading) should be done daily to stay caught up.

• Assignments will be kept up to date online. When assignments change, I will email that they have been updated.

• Must be in pencil, complete, (meaning the student must show all work), and kept in notebook or folder and workbook.

• Homework will be graded at the beginning of class and grades will be kept up to date on a weekly basis.

• Extra credit questions will be chosen after the homework is graded. (meaning: do all your work and you will earn extra credit).

• Late work will not be accepted (except due to an excused absence.)

• Quizzes and tests

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