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Technical Mathematics
Teacher Information: Mr. Hendricks
Room #: 252
Phone: (262) 626-8427 ext. 4252
Content Topics and Essential Learnings
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
- Measurement – rulers, calipers, micrometers, conversions
- Ratios and proportions
- Percents
- Algebra – simplify, equations
- Trigonometry – right triangle trig
- Geometry – review shapes, angles, and properties
- Area and volume
- Probability and statistics
Course Materials
Text: Smith, Robert & Peterson, John C. Introductory Technical Mathematics. Clifton Park: Delmar Cengage, 2007.
Student Supplies
Pencils & Erasers
Spiral Bound Notebook
A graphing calculator (i.e. TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84, or TI-84 Plus)
Folder
Book Cover
Binder
District polices
Assignments, Tests, Quizzes, and Portfolios
Assignments will be given at the end of each class session. These assignments are expected to be completed by the next class session. Any assignment that reviews previously learned material will be graded. Any topics covered by the homework can be on the unit exam.
· Do homework neatly, on loose-leaf paper, using a pencil.
· Show your work! This means all equations and every step!
· Extra help is available; all you have to do is ask.
Tests will be given at the end of each unit of study. Use a pencil to complete.
- Cheating will not be tolerated and result in you having to retake the exam before or after school. A call home will also be issued and an extra review assignment will have to be completed before the exam can be retaken. If you are talking or distracting others while they are taking a test or quiz, you will be considered cheating.
A mid-semester final exam and semester final exam will be given. Use pencil to complete.
A Portfolio that includes your journal entries will be compiled throughout the school year. This is a reflection of what you have achieved throughout the semester. This will be graded twice during the semester.
Course Evaluation
Grading Scale
A+ 100% A 95 – 99% A- 93 –94%
B+ 90 – 92% B 87 – 89% B- 85 – 86%
C+ 82 – 84% C 79 – 81% C- 77 – 78%
D+ 75 – 76% D 72 – 74% D- 70 – 71%
F Below 70%
Grading Breakdown
Projects, Review Assignments, & Portfolio 20%
Chapter Tests 65%
Exams 15%
Behavior Marks
Each student will be evaluated on his or her behavior throughout the semester. You will be evaluated on effort, participation, respect, and responsibility. Each behavior will be evaluated on the following 0-4 scale.
4= consistently
3= frequently
2= sometimes
1= rarely
0= never
Classroom Rules
Always respect others. This includes their belongings, their bodies, and what they have to say (includes gossip, cursing/swearing, teasing, etc.)
Follow directions the first time they are given. This keeps the class from wasting time, which gives you more time to work on your homework and get answers to your questions.
Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak or leave your seat. The only reason that you should leave your seat without permission is in an emergency.
Be in your seat and working when the bell rings. The bell does not start or end class, you do. If class starts late, expect it to end late. If you are tardy to class (not in your seat when the bell rings), the following apply:
1st tardy – warning 2nd tardy – warning 3rd tardy– detention
Each tardy thereafter – detention and a call home
Be prepared for class. This means they are to bring all required course materials to class each day. No hall passes will be given during the class period, you will have to use the 8 minutes before or after class.
If you choose to break a rule:
1st time: verbal warning
2nd time: 1 minute after class with me
3rd time: 20 minutes before or after school with me* and the completing of an Action Plan.
4th time Removal from the classroom, an individual conference with me, and a call home.
Severe Clause: You will immediately be sent down to the office.
*Failure to serve detentions with me within 5 days will result in having to serve them with the office, which doubles the time (40 minutes).
Technology
Your graphing calculator is a tool for using in the classroom and on your homework, not a toy. No games should be on it. If you are caught playing games on your calculator during class, I shall confiscate the calculator and remove the game program(s). Additionally, your parents shall be notified since this will be viewed as inappropriate behavior, insubordination, and classroom misconduct. I realize a calculator is expensive, however it should be viewed as an investment since you will be able to use it for the years you are at Kewaskum High School and during your college career. Please be sure to put your name on it so it is easily identified as yours.
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