This course is designed to strengthen your basic algebra skills, enhance your ability to solve problems and help you prepare for success in geometry and advanced algebra. In addition, we will focus on concept mastery for the End-of-Course (EOC) standardized examination and the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) standardized test. We will use a variety of methods to cover the material such as lecture, cooperative groups, projects, discovery and technology.

Assessment is as follows:

Major Test or Project (50%)

Study Guide provided

Announced 2 to 3 days in advance

Homework (25%)

Assigned almost daily

Homework Quiz every week to 10 days

Quizzes (25%)

Short - 1 to 2 concepts

Usually unannounced

Bonus Points (Optional)

Challenge of the Week

Attidude and Participation

Up to 15 points added to test(s) per nine weeks

EOC - 20% of Final Grade

College prep classes can be very challenging and it is important to keep up and study on a daily basis. Your routine should be: keep an organized notebook, take great notes in class, study notes and handouts and then complete the homework assignment. Ask questions and make corrections the next day in class. With this routine, you should never have to ‘cram’ for hours the night before a test. Let me know if you need extra help. I am available after school 1 to 2 days a week.

 

 

Contact Information:

           

Email: mbrady@spartanburg4.org

 

         Phone: (864) 476-7045, extension 3645

 

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