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Discovery Team
Math 7 Rotation Syllabus
Lisa Swimm
Room 215
Phone: 327-2727 ext. 2829
Homework Hotline: 327-2746 ext. 4100
Email: lisa.swimm@ashland.kyschools.us
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Overview
Students will continue practice and achieve mastery in basic computational skills as well
as further their knowledge in geometry. Periodically, this class may be used to further
instruction in the core content.
Class Description:
This class time will be spent in many different ways. We will spend the majority of the
time studying geometry in order to ensure it is covered before the K-Prep test. We may
also complete assignments from other core classes. This time may be used to help
students on skills where they may be below mastery level. This class time may also
include thematic units within the Discovery Team.
Course Materials
Title and publisher of textbook: Mathematics, Course 3: Pre-Algebra, Holt McDougal
Title and publisher of textbook: Mathematics Applications and Concepts, Course 2,
Glencoe.
Pre-Algebra An Integrated Transitions to Algebra & Geometry, Glencoe.
Pre-Algebra with Pizzazz!, Creative Publications.
Algebra with Pizzazz!, Creative Publications.
Websites used
 www.funbrain.com
 www.mathisfun.com
 www.hardin.k12.ky.us/academy/cboston/Scavenger_Hunt.html
 www.glencoe.com
 www.yahoo.com/Science/Mathematics/History/Mathematicians/
Math Requirements:
Students are to use a pencil on all assignments, including homework and tests. Any work
turned into class that is not in pencil will not be graded. All class work and homework is
to be done on loose-leaf paper. Students are to keep up with math notes. Calculators will
be used on some assignments and announced by the teacher. A student’s lack of a
calculator will not be an excuse for incomplete assignments.
Discovery Team
Ms. Swimm
Math 7 Rotation Syllabus
Grading Scale
A= 90% and above
B= 80 - 89%
C= 70 – 79%
D= 60 – 69%
F= 59 and below
Grading Criteria: (Points Based)
 Homework, classwork, and open response questions
 Chapter/cumulative tests, quizzes
Student Expectations:
Students will:
 Work and learn at high levels
 Complete and return homework on time
 Maintain math notes taken in class and given by the teacher
 Understand the homework assignment(s) before leaving school and record
them in their agenda notebook
 Take home all necessary materials to complete assignment(s)
 Bring all materials needed for class
Parent Responsibilities:
Parents are to:
 Provide encouragement and support; show interest in your child’s work
 Assist students to develop good study skills
 Monitor homework completion and the efficient use of time
 Periodically review your child’s Pre-Algebra notes
 Call Homework Hotline and/or review student assignments in the Student Agenda
 Schedule a conference if your child’s academic performance is unsatisfactory
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working
with your child.
Student’s Signature
Parent or Legal Guardian’s Signature