Level 2/3
7632/7639
|
Class
Information Day &
Time: Tues, Wed & Thurs 11:30-1:20 Room: R109 Dates: June 26th
– August 9th |
Instructor:
Heidi Songstad E-mail: h.songstad@bellevuecollege.edu Voicemail: 425-564-5729 Office
Hours: Tues/Thurs by appointment |
Course Outcomes
Students will improve their ability to use math to solve problems
and communicate as outlined by the Washington State Learning Standards. Students will:
·
Understand, interpret, and work with
pictures, numbers, and symbolic information.
·
Apply knowledge of mathematical concepts and
procedures to figure out how to answer a question, solve a problem, make a
prediction, or carry out a task that has a mathematical dimension.
·
Define and select data to be used in solving
the problem.
·
Determine the degree of precision required by
the situation.
·
Solve problems using appropriate quantitative
procedures and verify that the results are reasonable.
·
Communicate results using a variety of
mathematical representations, including graphs,
charts, tables, and algebraic models.
Mathematical topics to be
covered: whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percents.
Books and Materials Required
·
NUMBER POWER: Fractions, Decimals, and
Percents, A Real
World Approach to Math by: HOWETT
ISBN:978007659227-2
·
Notebook
paper
·
Notebook to
organize papers
·
Pencils and
Pens
Instructor’s Expectation
1.
Promptly
attend and actively
participate in each class.
2.
Do not miss class except in cases of
emergencies, or illness. If you must miss class, please call (425) 564-5729 and leave a
message, or e-mail me at h.songstad@bellevuecollege.edu.
3.
Share ideas during class and complete all
class work and homework activities.
4.
Be respectful of yourself and others when
sharing ideas.
5.
Ask questions or request clarification about
topics, class activities and/or assignments.
6.
Establish and reevaluate individual goals
throughout the quarter.
7.
Turn in all assigned work on time. If you
miss class or must leave early for any reason, it is your responsibility to e-mail or call the instructor to ask for
missed work. The instructor will
then reply to your e-mail or phone call with instructions for making up missed
work.
8. Cheating,
plagiarism, and class disruptions will not be tolerated. Students who cheat, plagiarize, or disrupt
the class will be dropped from class.
9. Turn off
your cell phones before class
starts.
Affirmation of Inclusion
Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in
which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the
life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination.
We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and
students, faculty, staff members, and administrators are to treat one another
with dignity and respect. http://bellevuecollege.edu/about/goals/inclusion.asp
Disability Resource Center (DRC)
The Disability Resource Center serves students with a wide array
of learning challenges and disabilities. If you are a student who has a
disability or learning challenge for which you have documentation or have seen
someone for treatment and if you feel you may need accommodations in order to
be successful in college, please contact us as soon as possible.
If you are a person who requires assistance in case of an
emergency situation, such as a fire, earthquake, etc, please meet with your
individual instructors to develop a safety plan within the first week of the
quarter.
The DRC office is located in B 132 or you can call our reception
desk at 425.564.2498. Deaf students can
reach us by video phone at 425-440-2025 or by TTY at 425-564-4110. .
. Please visit our website for
application information into our program and other helpful links at www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc
Public Safety
The Bellevue College (BC) Public Safety Department’s well trained
and courteous non-commissioned staff provides personal safety, security, crime
prevention, preliminary investigations, and other services to the campus
community, 24 hours per day,7 days per week. Their phone number is
425.564.2400. The Public Safety website
is your one-stop resource for campus emergency preparedness information, campus
closure announcements and critical information in the event of an emergency.
Public Safety is located in K100 and on the web at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/publicsafety/
Grading and Evaluation
1. Each week
you will be given a list of assignments and a note taking guide. You are required to complete these assignments
and check your work using the answer key in the back of the book.
2. Quizes will be given throughout the week.
3. At the end
of each section you will be given a section test and you will have a final at
the end of the quarter.
4. Assessment
will be given throughout the quarter at individual levels based on attendance,
class work, and homework.
5. Recommendation
will be given at the end of the quarter for continued class participation or
advancement.
6. To complete
the course you are required by the ABE/GED department to complete CASAS reading
and math assessments. All students must
take a pre and post-test.
ABE Math Level 2/3
Homework Schedule
|
Week |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
|
1 Whole # Decimals |
June
26th Introduction to Class |
June
27th Math Pre-Knowledge Review |
June
28th |
|
2 Decimals |
July
3rd Homework Checksheet Due |
July 4th NO CLASS Independence Day!! |
July
5th |
|
3 Decimals Fractions |
July
10th Homework Checksheet Due |
July
11th |
July
12th |
|
4 Fractions |
July
17th Homework Checksheet Due |
July
18th |
July
19th |
|
5 Fractions Percents |
July
24th Homework Checksheet Due |
July
25th |
July
26th |
|
6 Percents |
July
31st Homework Checksheet Due |
August
1st |
August
2nd |
|
7 Percents |
August
7th Homework Checksheet Due |
August
8th FINAL |
August
9th Last Class Conferences! |