Welcome to Mr' Montrellas Finite Math Class

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Welcome to Mr. Montrellas Finite Math Class

• Period 3

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Finite Math

• Finite Math is a college-preparatory course,
  building on skills learned in Algebra 1,
  Geometry, and Algebra 2.
• Successful completion of Finite Math may be
  required for graduation.
• Application skills are emphasized with review of
  previous concepts to prepare for Summative State
  Exam.
• Seniors taking Finite Math will have an advantage
  when taking the math entrance exam at any
  college.

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Required Supplies

• Finite Mathematics For Business, Economics, Life
  Sciences, and Social Science (11e) Barnett,
  Ziegler, Byleen, 2008
• 3-Ring binder for notes and standards
• Basic supplies pencil, paper (including graph
  paper), scientific calculator (TI-30 for
  example), graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84),
  white board marker, SSR book, Cypress H. S.
  Student Planner
• Graphing calculator tutorials will occur
  periodically throughout the year.

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Class Routine

• Interactive daily lectures using teacher prepared
  outlines available online. Students are
  responsible for printing out lecture notes prior
  to class session.
• Student demonstration of concepts via response
  boards, Turning Point Responders, or board
  presentations.
• Discussions and review of homework problems.

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Grade Break-down
Weighted Grade 25 Homework Includes daily
homework, notebook portfolio, participation 75
Tests Includes quizzes, tests, and final exam

• A 90 - 100
• B 80 - 89
• C 70 - 79
• D 60 - 69
• F Below 60

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Notes Portfolio

• Portfolios are completed for each quarter.
• Portfolios will be submitted in a 3-ring binder
  with dividers for each chapter organized
  chronologically.
• Portfolios will also contain any Standard
  Worksheet practice as well as Accelerated Math
  practice.
• Students are required to print lecture notes
  prior to class session.

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Homework

• Homework is collected daily.
• Each assignment is worth 2 points if every
  problem is finished completely.
• If the assignment is not perfect, but at least ½
  complete, it is worth 1 point.
• If the assignment is less than ½ complete, it is
  worth 0 points.

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Homework Policies

• Because of the critical nature of daily practice
  through homework, any student who does not earn
  at least 50 of the total homework points will
  automatically fail the class.
• All late homework assignments will be collected
  up until the day of the unit test for half credit
  assuming the assignment is complete. After that
  time, late homework will be worth zero points.
• If you are absent on the day an assignment is
  collected and your absence is verified/excused,
  then you have 24 hours from the day you return to
  school to turn in your missed homework
  assignment(s). Otherwise, the assignment will be
  counted as late.

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Grading Policies

• Tests All students in class on the day of a test
  are required to take the test
• If a student has a verified/excused absence on
  the day of a test, the student should be prepared
  to make up the test upon his/her return.
• Make-up tests will not be the same as the
  original test given.

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Grading Policies

• Quizzes If a student has a verified/excused
  absence on the day of a quiz, the student will
  make up the quiz upon his/her return.
• Make-up quizzes will not be the same as the
  original quiz given.
• There are various quiz formats.

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Other Important Information

• Cypress High School website
• http//cypress.auhsd.k12.ca.us
• Please check under Classes/Homework to find a
  listing of all classes notes and Power Point
  lessons will be found online.

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Contact Information

• Cypress phone number 714-220-4144
• Email montrella_j_at_auhsd.us
• Conference period 6th Period (145 230)
• Extra Help (Room 203)
• Students may come in during lunch for extra help
  on any homework problems or clarification of
  covered concepts.