Discrete Math - Class Expectations

Expectations for Discrete Math
Mrs. Heithoff

Rules

There really is just one rule in this class. “RESPECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS”. This means no talking when someone else is talking, keeping your hands to yourself, and not being disruptive.


Materials

When you come to class you must always have your book, a pencil, a calculator, and a red pen.
BOOK--Must have a book cover. You will get extra credit points if you have a book cover on by the first test. Anytime throughout the year after the second test if you do not have a cover on your book you will be expected to come in early the next morning and put one on.
PENCIL--All homework and tests must done in pencil. Pencils may be purchased from me for a dime.
CALCULATOR-- You will need a graphing calculator at all times. A programmable calculator is a wise purchase if you are continuing in the math or science field in college. (I recommend a TI-83+)
RED PEN--You will be checking your own homework so you must have a red pen.


Grading

All grading is done on a point system.

Homework- There is homework almost every day and you will be expected to show work on certain problems. You will check your own homework from the overhead projector. In trying to prepare you for college, I will not pick up homework on a daily basis. You need to get in the habit of doing homework for your own benefit. However, I will pick up one homework assignment per week. Each homework assignment that is picked up and complete will be worth 2 points.
Quizzes - There will be at least one quiz a week covering new material. Quizzes are worth 10-15 points.
Group Work- The class will be divided into groups of approximately four to work on review sheets the day before every test. Everyone will be expected to work together and show their work. If one person in the group misses a problem then everyone in the group misses the problem. Group work is worth 10 points.
Tests- Tests are worth approximately 30 points. You may chose to retake a test if you do not pass it the first time. You must retake on your own time (before school, study hall, or after school) not during class time. You are responsible for setting up a retake time with me.

There are usually around 200 points possible for a quarter. To calculate your percentage grade take the number of points you have earned and divide by the total number of possible points.
Example: You receive 27 out of a possible 30 points on a test.
27/30 = 90%

Since all tests are cumulative the Final Exam is simply a regular test.

Cheating is not tolerated. A student caught cheating on a test will be required to redo the test before school under direct supervision of Mrs. Heithoff. The student will then receive 50% of their retake test grade. ex: Student retakes the test and receives an 80%. A grade of 40% will be recorded in the grade book.


All make-up work must be turned in within 2 school days for every day you missed.

General Info

I will be available to answer questions and provide help outside of class before school (7:45-8:05 am), during 8th period, and after school.