Math A

Course Description/Overview/Welcome Statement

Class Description: Math A is a resource class developed to increase students basic math skills. We do this by dividing students into small groups to give more student to teacher instruction.  Academic and functional life math skills will be taught to help prepare students for real life situations.

Learning Expectations

Objective Students will increase their math skills and make progress on their IEP goals.

Assessment of Progress

Success Criteria will be students achieving 80% on assignments

Course Materials

Math worksheets, computers and Ipads to access online assessments.

Classroom Procedures

Attendance Provo High School’s attendance policy will be in affect unless your student’s IEP indicates otherwise.

Classroom Rules

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Appropriate Boundaries
• Good Communication

Students will have 3 rotations, 1 direct instruction, 2 computer Independent practice and assessment, 3 Functional Math Skills.

Calendar of Due Dates for Major Assignments

August-Baseline assessment

September- SMI will determine where students grade level for math is. The assessment will be given at the end of the year to see student improvement.  We will work onDeveloping Number Sense, Making Sense of Rational Numbers, and Understanding Algebraic Expressions.

Reporting Progress

Progress Monitoring/Grading Policy Progress on IEP goals will be monitored and documented.  Grades will be based on punctuality, class participation, appropriate behavior, progress made toward IEP goals, and scores on class assignments.

Percent grade 100-94 A 93-90 A- 89-87 B+ 86-83 B 82-80 B- 79-77 C+ 76-73 C 72-70 C- 69-60 D P grade indicates student passed the class but receives no credit towards graduation for the class. I grade indicates the student has a time limit to get work made up for a grade after grades were due.

Grade changes may occur for lower percentages according to each individual IEP goal.

Connecting Home to School

Teacher: Aaron Zakimi Room B1-10 Phone: 801-373-6550 ext. 3358 email: aaronz@provo.edu

Additional Links

https://www.mobymax.com/signin

Students may login to practice math skills at home.  This website is free and can be accessed through computers and tablets.

Username: student id/lunch number

Password: phs123