MATH GED PREP
Moore
2015-2016
Room Number: 3
Phone: 864-260-4888 Ext. 125
Web Page Address: http://www.anderson5.net/domain/242
E-mail address: johnhmoore@anderson5.net
A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
The GED Math Prep Curriculum is designed for students who are over-age and
are behind in earning the required number of units to graduate from high school with
a South Carolina High School Diploma. These classes allow participating students
who are genuinely interested in working on their skills to pass the mathematics
portion of the GED test and earn a General Equivalency Diploma and move on to the
next step after high school. Since participants in these classes are older and more
mature, they are expected to come into class each day and actively work toward
completing this program as soon as possible. Students must pay a fee and be at least
17 years of age to take the formal GED exam.
B. ORGANIZATION
GED Math Prep is an individual study using computer based learning. Students will
take a pretest and then work on skills that need to be improved in order to pass the
mathematics portion of the GED test.
Pretesting – Within one week of enrollment in the GED class, students must complete
the Pre-GED testing in each subject area tested on the GED. Students will be tested
again at midterm and then at the end of the year. If at any of these test administrations,
you test ready for the formal testing, you are a minimum of 17 years old, your
progress will be reported to Ms. Collins and she will assist you in registering to take
the actual GED test at an official testing site.
C. COURSE OBJECTIVES
Improve mathematics skills in order to pass the math section of the GED.
D. COURSE TOPICS
Number Operations and Number Sense
Measurement and Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability
Algebra, Functions, and Patterns
Geometry
Analytical and Reasoning Skills
Interpreting Diagrams, Charts and Graphs
Problem Solving
E. TEXT AND REQUIRED SUPPLIES
1. GED Workbook
2. APEX computer learning program
3. Calculators are allowed on one part of the math section of the GED and are
available in the classroom.
F. GRADING PLAN
Notes – 30%
Quizzes – 30%
Tests – 40%
G. CLASSROOM RULES AND PROCEDURES
1. Know and follow all of the rules in your student agenda. Live by the Four
Promises and The Love and Logic Classroom Guidelines.
2. Enter the classroom quietly each day and take your assigned seat. Get your book
and paper ready as soon as you enter class. I will hand out pencils and
calculators each day. These will be collected at the end of each class. You are
allowed to use calculators on all work and tests. Graph paper, rulers, and
protractors are available upon request.
3. Raise your hand if you have questions. Keep your voice low so you will not
disturb others.
4. Stay in your seat. If you must get out of your seat, get permission from me first.
Wait until the end of class to throw paper away. At the end of the period, stay in
your seat until I tell you to line up. Then line up quietly and stand inside the door
until I dismiss the class.
5. Do not rock your chair or touch others. Do not sit on the desks. Report any
writing on desks or damage to desks immediately. You will be held responsible
for writing/damage found on a desk if you used it last.
6. You may only use a computer with permission and after you have signed a
computer use agreement. You may only use the computer to which you are
assigned and you must follow all computer guidelines.
7. Restroom times are before morning assembly, about 10:30 a.m., and about 2:00
p.m. Only two students at a time may go into the restroom. Tell a staff member
or teacher immediately if you see any problems in the restroom.
8. Do not talk with peers in the hallways or touch anyone. Walk on the right side of
the hall. Stop at all intersections and wait for the teacher to grant permission to
move to the next point. Give the person in front of you space.
9. Always be polite, cooperative and helpful.
H. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1. Fire drill: Exit through the front entrance door. Move to the lower parking lot
near the East Whitner Street fence. Remain in place until the “all clear” signal is
given.
2. Earthquake/Tornado Drill: Move to the solid wall in the hall away from all
windows. Sit or kneel on the floor facing the wall, with arms over your head.
Remain in place until the “all clear” signal is given.
I. STATE STANDARDS AND TESTING
GED students will take the PreGED test and the GED test during the school year.
J. COMMUNICATION
1. Phone calls, e-mail, notes and conferences will be used to keep parents informed.
2. Students will receive two copies of a progress report in the middle of each nine
weeks and two copies of a report card at the end of each nine weeks to take home.
They are to return one copy of each signed by a parent or guardian.