SAT Prep / College Literacy

COURSE INFORMATION 2009 – 2010

Mr. Marum

The mission of the Portsmouth High School is to be an ever-improving respectful community where ALL students are challenged as individuals to develop intellectual curiosities and to use immense bodies of knowledge proficiently as they learn to value the past, thrive in the present, and prepare for the future.

ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS

SAT Prep at PHS is aligned with Portsmouth High School’s Mission and Expectations for Student Learning. 

SAT Prep will require students to:

1.  ACCESS and GATHER information through reading, writing, listening and use of technology.

·        Access and gather mathematical information through the use of various technologies.

2.   CRITICALLY ANALYZE INFORMATION

·        Analyze math information through assessments, presentations and projects.

·        Critique performances both orally and through writing.

·        Demonstrate evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation through the creative process.

3.    UTILIZE EFFECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES

·        Solve math problems numerically, algebraically, geometrically, and graphically.

·        Communicate both independently and cooperatively to logically organize material.

·        Demonstrate proper techniques and strategies, utilizing technology, for effective problem solving.

4.  COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY

·        Use mathematical terminology in oral and written explanations.

5.   APPLY the knowledge, skills and values learned in a wide variety of disciplines

·        Apply math knowledge, skills, and values through math projects and performance assessments.

·        Create written and spoken products that demonstrate acquired knowledge and skills

SOCIAL AND CIVIC EXPECTATIONS

In alignment with the social and civic expectations of Portsmouth High School, I expect that each and every student will

1.  Honor school policies and procedures as stated in the Portsmouth High School Handbook

2. Practice Academic Integrity

3. Demonstrate respect for self and others in a diverse community

4. Act in a responsible manner and be accountable for your actions

5. Develop future goals for lifelong learning

PROFICIENCY BASED GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All graduates must demonstrate proficiency in ALL COURSES based on our academic expectations by:

      1. Passing the course

        2. Passing the common tasks or final exam

Common Tasks:  1 each quarter, record grade on provided sheet and keep the assessment and the record sheet in a portfolio. 

SAT Prep

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Pencils
• Textbook
• Three-Ring Binder (A 1 ½ inch 3-Ring will work the best.)
• Calculator: (TI – 84 plus is preferred)

GRADING (Based on a point system)                                            Typical Points

• Pre-Test / Post Test Gain / Improvement…...……………                 25 points quarterly
• Notebook Checks………………………..………..……..                 See Rubric (Maximum 20 points)
• Practice SAT Follow-Ups / Effort-Based…………………………   10 points daily
• Test Corrections (Pre-Test Only)………………………..                See Rubric (Maximum 50 points)

TESTS:

·        Pre-Test will be given to determine base line of student achievement on the SAT

·        Post-Test will be given at the end of the quarter and gains will be figured on points earned

ABSENCE:

These rules apply to absences due to illness, fieldtrips, special school events, visits to the nurse, etc.  Avoid all problems – don’t be absent

·        If you are absent on a class day, all work will be turned in as usual on the next class day.  It is up to you to get the assignment.

·        If you are absent for an assessment you will be required to take it during your next learning center.

·       Extended absences will require arrangements to be made ASAP

EXTRA HELP – the more you ask the more you learn!

·        You can make an appointment with me to stay after-school.

·        You can sign up to make an appointment behind my desk in H-2 on the board.

·        It is best practice to do your math homework the day it is assigned.  Then, if you need help, you can see me the very next day.  This will eliminate incomplete work and will prepare you for the follow-up.

EMAIL:         marumt@portsmouthschoolsri.org

CLASSROOM  PROCEDURES

BEGINNING OF CLASS

DURING CLASS

END OF CLASS

CLASSROOM  EXPECTATIONS

o  These will be confiscated and given to your vice-principal

CONSEQUENCES

1.  First Offense: Warning / Electronic Device Taken
   
2. Second Offense: Call home and / or 30-Minute Detention
   
3. Last Offense: Removal From Class
   

Test Correction Directions

1.    Analyze your errors. Decide if the error is:

a.     Conceptual: a failure to understand how to solve the problem or a misunderstanding of the question

b.    Procedural: an arithmetic or algebraic error made while solving the problem

2.    Correct your errors:

a.     Describe in words what type of error you made and what the error was specifically. Include enough detail for me to judge your knowledge.

b.    Describe in words how to correct your error – what you should have done.

c.     Actually correct your error – show ALL THE WORK to justify your answer.

3.    Turn in your original test plus your analysis and corrections.

4.    Test grades will be in two parts:

a.     Your original test grade will be placed on your grade report

b.    Your grade for corrections will also be placed on your grade report

The Rubric for test corrections has been attached to a later portion of this document.