Richard Hull Middle School
Gifted Accelerated Math 6
Syllabus 2012-2013
Connie_Derrick@gwinnet.k12.ga.us
Textbook: Pre-Algebra (Holt), Practice Workbook, Holt Online Resources
Course Overview:
The student will be able to solve real world math problems, reason abstractly and quantitatively, justify
their answers, model problem situations, and attend to precision.
First Semester- number system fluency, expressions, equations, inequalities, geometry (area and
volume), variability and distribution.
Second Semester- rational numbers, operations with rational numbers, rational expressions, equations,
inequalities, and solving ratio and proportional problems.
Class Expectations:
Students will be required to keep their assignments organized in a math journal by specific item numbers.
Assignments should be written daily in their student agenda. In addition to class work, homework will be
assigned on a regular basis. Students should check the online calendar nightly. Work must be written
neatly (in pencil), legibly and include all related math steps. Make-up work due to absences is the
responsibility of the student.
Grading Policy:
All grades in math will be determined by a weighted grade system. The Achievement grades will include
tests, quizzes, projects, labs, and other graded assignments that reflect mastery of the material. The
Effort grade will be determined by various homework assignments, bringing back items that are to be
signed by parents, completion of work, work turned in on time, class participation, neatness, and other
assignments that reflect the student’s effort as opposed to achievement. Long-term assignments, such as
projects, may have an achievement and an effort component.
Achievement Grade Weights:
Classwork
Quizzes
Summative Tests, Projects, Interims
ELT
Semester Final
Achievement Grade Scale
90-100 A
80-89
B
74-79
C
70-73
D
0-69
U
20%
20%
40%
10%
10%
Effort Grade Scale
95-100 E (Excellent)
80-94 S (Satisfactory)
74-79 N (Needs Improvement)
0-73
U (Unsatisfactory)
Eligibility for Continuation in Gifted Accelerated Math 6
Students must maintain a semester test average of 80% or higher in order to remain in Gifted Accelerated
Math 6. Students with a test average below 80% will be placed in Accelerated Math 6 at the beginning of
the second semester.
Promotion Criteria to 7th Grade
Students must pass four of five subjects for the school year, with Connections classes being averaged as
one grade each semester. Language Arts and Mathematics must be two of the four subjects passed each
semester.
Homework Calendar Address: http://gcps-conniederrick.onmycalendar.com
Richard Hull Middle School
Gifted Accelerated Math 6
Syllabus 2012-2013
Connie_Derrick@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Please sign and return this sheet to your child’s math teacher.
I, _________________________, understand that my son/daughter, ___________________________
must maintain acceptable academic progress in the Gifted Accelerated Math 6 sequence with an 80% or
higher overall first semester test average in order to continue in the course or he/she will be placed in a
Standard Accelerated Math 6 class at the beginning of the second semester.
Student Name_______________________________ Math Teacher: Derrick
Parent
Signature __________________________________ Date _____________
Student
Signature __________________________________ Date _____________