Intermediate Math
Number sense, fractions, decimals, integers, etc.
Class size:
minimum 6, maximum 16
Additional one time fee:
$0
Class options: (Meets once/week)
(Tues-2) 10:10-11:30, (Tues-4) 1:30-2:50, (Wed-3) 12:05-1:25
Pre-requisites for class:
Placement test required for new TCC students. See below.
Graduation requirement:
N/A
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Course Description
Please refer to the PDF link above when selecting the correct math class. A parent-evaluated placement test is provided to assist you in making the best decision. See below.
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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.
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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.
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Classwork / Homework
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There will be 3-4 homework assignments weekly
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Each assignment will take approximately 45 minutes to complete
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Weekly assignments are graded by parents (answer key provided)
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Chapter tests will be administered by parents, but graded by the instructor
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Required Books & Materials
Mathematics: Applications and Concepts Course 1
Glencoe/McGraw Hill
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ISBN: 0-07-829631-5 or
ISBN: 0-07-865986-8
(Books are the same)
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*Check used booksellers (abebooks.com, thriftbooks.com) for the best price.​
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1 1/2" three-ring binder
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5 tab dividers (labeled Syllabus, Notes, Current Work, Graded Work, Tests)
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Notebook paper
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Pencils
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Ruler with (standard and metric)*
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Clear protractor*
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Standard calculator*
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Worksheets with certain lessons will be sent via e-mail, so a working printer and e-mail access is required.
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*Protractor and ruler will be used for 2nd semester. The calculator is to be used at home, only when approved by the teacher.