Teacher: Nicole Hansen
E-mail: nicole.hansen@biloxischools.net
2015-2016 Course Syllabus for Math - Term 1
Objectives: This is a general overview of what your student will learn and what your student is
expected to master.
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Place Value of Multi-Digit Whole Numbers
Comparing Multi-Digit Whole Numbers
Rounding Multi-Digit Whole Numbers
Multi-Digit Whole Number Addition
Multi-Digit Whole Number Subtraction
Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
Metric Unit Conversions
Application of Metric Unit Conversions
Multiplicative Comparison Word Problems
Multiplication by 10, 100, and 1,000
Multiplication of up to Four Digits by Single-Digit Numbers
Tests and Grades
Grading: A=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 D=65-69 F=below 65 I=incomplete
Grading follows the policies of Biloxi Public Schools. A mid-term progress report and a report card following the end of each term are issued.
Testing: Students will be tested weekly. The tests include quizzes, oral exams, open book exams,
and summative tests.
Retesting: If a student scores below 65 on a test only a parent or student can request a retest.
However, students must meet the requirements in order to retest:
a. Complete extra I-Ready lesson(s)
b. Get test signed by parent.
c. Attend ER (educational rejuvenation) time twice for remediation.
Students who meet this requirement will receive a retest within 10 days of the original test. The
number of times a student is allowed to retest will be limited to once. The higher of the two grades
will be posted in the grade book with the original grade.
Homework/Assignments/Projects: Homework is due the following day and will be assigned four
times a week. Unless absent from school, students are to complete their homework and submit it on
the following day. All assignments are due at the end of class unless specified by the teacher.
Projects will be announced.
Students are to also study their multiplication facts nightly.
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Important Dates:
Midterm Progress Reports: September 11
Report Cards: Oct 19
Course Requirements: Multiplication fluency is expected to be mastered this term. Students will
be tested weekly to demonstrate mastery. To demonstrate mastery students correctly solve 60
multiplication facts. Below is a guide as to how students will be scored on their report cards.
Number of Multiplication Facts 0 12 Correct in 4 minutes
60 or more
50 - 59
40 - 49
39 or less
1st and 2nd Nine Weeks
Rubric
Exceeds Standard
Proficient
Almost Proficient
Not Proficient
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