George Washington High School
Applied Mathematics Course Syllabus
School Year 2006-2007
Instructor: Mrs. Joann Sudo Blas
Text: Applied Mathematics: A contextual approach to mathematics
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Location: Block 1-6: B207 *Block 4: Prep* Block 7: B210
Purpose: Applied Mathematics is a set of lear5ning materials prepared to help students develop and refine job-related mathematical skills. Its emphasis is on the ability to understand and apply functional mathematics to solve problems in the world of work.
Objectives Include:
1st Semester 2nd Semester
Chapter 1: Gross Income / Chapter 7: Charge Accounts & Credit CardsChapter 2: Net Income / Chapter 8: Loans
Chapter 3: Recordkeeping / Chapter 9: Vehicles Transportation
Chapter 4: Checking Accounts / Chapter 10: Housing Costs
Chapter 5: Savings Accounts / Chapter 11: Insurance
Chapter 6: Cash Purchases / Chapter 12: Investments
Due to the uniqueness of each class, objectives are subject to change based on the general learning
abilities present within the classroom.
Special Characteristics: Students will be participating in hands-on applications that will connect
mathematical contents to scenarios of everyday life. Therefore, your participation and support as
parents/guardians are needed. (i.e. guest speaking, personal records-voluntary, etc…)
Course Activities: This course will be implemented via daily lectures, in-class discussions & activities,
hands-on application, assignments, homework, quizzes, chapter tests, quarter projects, a mid-term and a
final exam.
Evaluation: Final grades will be computed based on the total scores comprised of the following:
Assignments: 35% Quizzes/Tests: 25% Projects: 20% Participation: 10% Portfolio: 10%
Letter Grades are as follows:
A: 100%-90% B: 89%-80% C: 79%-70% D: 69%-60% F: 59% and below
Assignments are given on a daily basis. Students are expected to turn in section assignments completed
each day. Students needing additional time to complete assignments (upon teacher approval) will have
until the next class meeting to complete assignments at home. Students that are absent are solely
responsible to make up missing assignments 1 week from given date. A calendar of class
activities/assignments will be posted for student’s reference. NOTE: Incomplete assignments will not be
accepted. Each assignment must have the question, work shown, and answer to be considered acceptable.
Quizzes/ Tests may or may not be announced. Chapter tests are given after all sections have been
completed. Test form will vary from chapter to chapter. Students that are absent are responsible to
schedule a make-up day during their lunch-time within 1 week of the test date. If students do not show up
for test make-up, their test grade will result with a 0%.
Projects will be announced within the semester. Students will receive rubrics as a guide and will be given
a sample to follow. Projects will also include parent participation/feedback from any memo’s or students
work sent home for signature.
Participation Grade is based on the student’s classroom behavior and attendance. Students are solely
responsible for themselves and must consult the instructor if they have any questions or concerns. A daily
participation log sheet will monitor student’s behavior based on their personal evaluation as well as the
instructor’s observation. This will be administered for 1st & 3rd quarter only.
Portfolios are expected to be complete and neat. Its contents will include section notes, assignments,
quizzes/tests, projects, and all other forms given during the school year. Students are required to maintain
and update their portfolio on a daily basis. Grade is based on contents of portfolio and presentation.
August 15, 2006
Dear Parents/Guardians
Welcome to George Washington High School. I would like to introduce myself and give you some
information on what you could expect as a parent and as a link to your child’s success in this class. My
name is Joann Sudo Blas, and I am your child’s Applied Math teacher. I am confident that working
together will be well worth your time and effort, which will be evident in your child’s growth and
development at the conclusion of this school year.
To maintain an appropriate learning environment, I have the following classroom rules which all students
are expected to follow:
1. Respect must be demonstrated towards all & at all times
2. Students must be prompt to class & express an effort to learn
3. All forms of communication with parents must be signed and acknowledge
4. Students must always come prepared to class with all materials in their possession
5. All students are required to participate in class activities & assessments
*Additional classroom rules will be implemented and enforced
To encourage students to follow the rules, I will recognize appropriate behavior with praise and various
types of reinforcements and incentives. If students choose to break the rules, I have established a four-step
consequence guidelines that will:
1. Warn student of behavior or reminder of rules
2. Discuss with students to work out situations
3. Call to parents / guardians to inform them of situation
4. Referral to discipline office
*Pending on severity of situation, immediate action may take place*
In class, your child & I have discussed these rules and the consequences if the students choose to break the rules. My goal is to ensure success for your child. Hence, I am asking for your support and cooperation.
Please indicate your understanding of this discipline plan by signing your name & indicating a phone number where you could be reached during the day & evening. Please feel free to contact me as well if there are any questions or concerns you may have about my action plan and syllabus. You may leave a message at the main office during school hours & (7:45-2:45) and I will gladly return your call. GWHS phone number is 734-2212. My email address is in the event you are unable to reach me.
Sincerely,
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Mrs. Joann Sudo Blas
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