Chicago Military Academy - Bronzeville
Algebra Extensions Course Syllabus
2015-2016
Department: Mathematics
Department Chair: Miss Krista Leskinen
Instructor: Miss Krista Leskinen
Phone number: 773.534.9750
Email: kmleskinen@cps.edu
Office Hour: Monday 3:15-4:15
1. Course Description
The purpose of the Algebra Extensions curriculum is to answer the question so many students ask, “When will I
ever use this?” In this class, students will apply various skills they have learned in their previous and current
mathematics courses to solve a wide range of real world problems.
Throughout the year, students will develop an appreciation of how math is an integral part of their everyday life
AND become better mathematicians.
2. Course Resources
Materials: Pencils/pens
Folder and calculator (provided by Miss Leskinen – yay!)
3. Course Requirements
 Each student is expected to actively participate in class each day. Students are required to arrive to class
on time, fully prepared with all of the required class materials, remain on task and contribute during
class activities.
 Students are required to complete assignments in a timely manner to practice all of the skills introduced
in class.
 Student progress is evaluated in the form of benchmark quiz on a weekly basis (approximately).
Students must achieve at least 70% on each quiz. If a student does not earn 70% on a quiz, he/she will
attend academic augmentation to review the skill and re-take the quiz until the student achieves at least
70%. The maximum score a student can earn on a re-take quiz is 70%.
 Benchmark exams are given at the end of the quarter and at the end of the semester covering all off the
benchmarks learned during the quarter.
 Please note that all assignments are vital in practicing and mastering math skills and are a required part
of the course.
Computation of Grades:
 Benchmark Exams:
 Benchmark Assignments:
 Executive Functions:
70%
20%
10%
Grading Scale
A
B
C
D
F
90%-100%
80%-89%
70%-79%
60%-69%
Below 60%
4. Units of Study – Quarter 1
 The first unit of study will focus on becoming a smart consumer. Students will become experts at
making informed financial decisions by improving their understanding of decimals, fractions, percents,
and integers.
 The second unit of study will center on using data to support an opinion. Students will create arguments
and disprove claims based on interpreting tables, charts, and graphs.