Course Summary
Algebra with Finance A is a math elective that focusses on data, its representation and interpretation. Topics this semester include: Graphs, Interpretation of Data, Collection of Data, Uses of Data, Probability, and Probability Models.
Your grade in Geometry is made up of Tests (40% of the total grade), Quizzes (20%), Portfolios (30%), Quick Check's (5%), and Discussions (5%).
TestsTests are assessments given at the end of an entire unit. The content includes objectives from the entire unit. There are unit tests for Unit 1 through 6. There is no semester final test.
Make sure to take your time on these. Read each question and carefully consider each answer. Every question makes a difference. Though there are not many of them, essay questions are very important, as they are worth more points than the other questions. So, as a rule, don't leave them blank. Always try to demonstrate what you know on each of them. Even after a test has been taken, much may still be done to improve your grade. Essay questions may be redone and submitted for some of the missed points back. Submit corrections by Webmail. You may book a LiveLesson with me for the purpose of recovering missed points as well. Notes submitted from these sessions can improve your test score. PortfoliosDoing well on Portfolios is critical. Each unit contains a portfolio assignment. Each Portfolio carries about 5% of your final grade. So failing to submit one Portfolio is likely to drop your grade at least one half letter. Resist the urge to skip them, or turn in blank documents. As a rule, for every portfolio assignment, visit the Portfolio page on this site for special instructions, changes, accommodations, and help. This information is updated regularly.
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QuizzesOne Quiz is given about half way through each unit. These do not impact your grade as significantly as tests, but they are important and carry much more weight than Quick Checks.
Make sure to take your time on each quiz question. As with tests, you may submit essay question corrections (detailed notes) by Webmail for some of your quiz points back. Quick ChecksMost lessons will conclude with a Quick Check or a Quiz. The purpose of a Quick Check is to determine if you have understood the lesson. As a result, a low score on a quick check should not be ignored. Take the opportunity to go back through the lesson, paying particular attention to the questions you missed on the quick check.
DiscussionsDiscussion assignments are intended to be two way communication assignments. I look for the following things:
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As mentioned above, this class is centered on data. Graphing is a significant part of that. While you may print free graph paper online, I think you will save money (printing costs) if you buy a packet or notebook of graph paper from the outset. A ruler or straight edge is also advised for drawing straight lines.
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A calculator is nice to have, but is not absolutely required for this course, as an online calculator is available. Visit Desmos.com and choose Graph. Desmos is a full function graphing calculator that actually does more than most hand-held calculators. We will be demonstrating this calculator in LiveLessons and recordings. Here is a good introductory video. More can be found at learn.desmos.com.
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