Intermediate Math
Number sense, fractions, decimals, integers, etc.
Class Options (meets once/week)
(Tues-2) 10:10-11:30, (Tues-4) 1:30-2:50
(Wed-3) 12:05-1:25
One-Time Class Fee
None
Course Description
Intermediate Math is directed to those preparing for Pre-Algebra. Concepts that will be covered in this class include: graphs, fractions, decimals, percents, statistics, integers, solving equations, probability and beginning geometry. In addition to math, the important lessons of responsibility, accountability, and organization will be taught. Parents will be grading all homework assignments. Answer keys will be sent weekly to the parent email on file.
Prerequisites: Students must be able to perform the long forms of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on paper without the use of a calculator.
**Students who are new to TCC will be required to pass a placement test in order to be accepted into the class. Please see the attached test for instructions before enrolling in the appropriate math course.
Homework
There will be 3-4 homework assignments weekly
Each assignment will take approximately 45 minutes to complete
Weekly assignments are graded by parents (answer key provided)
Chapter tests will be administered by parents, but graded by the instructor
Graduation Requirements
None
Notes
Required Books & Materials
(Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks unless stated otherwise.)
Mathematics: Applications and Concepts Course 1
*Glencoe/McGraw Hill
ISBN: 0-07-829631-5 or
ISBN: 0-07-865986-8
(Books are the same)
*Check used booksellers (abebooks.com, thriftbooks.com) for the best price.
1 1/2" three-ring binder
5 tab dividers (labeled Syllabus, Notes, Current Work, Graded Work, Tests)
Notebook paper
Pencils
Ruler with (standard and metric)*
Clear protractor*
Standard calculator*
Worksheets with certain lessons will be sent via e-mail, so a working printer and e-mail access is required.
*Protractor and ruler will be used for 2nd semester. The calculator is to be used at home, only when approved by the teacher.
