CCR Math Ready Syllabus MR.

WILEY
Mr. Wiley – E105
Welcome to the wonderful world of mathematics! Phone Number:
Welcome to this year of CCR Math ready. I am thrilled to go (513) 324 -3280
on this journey of learning and exploration with all of you. Email:
We will be learning real-world applications of mathematics
ccwiley@butler.edu
and the importance of logical reasoning in day-to-day life.
The next school year will be challenging at times and there Student Expectations:
will be mistakes along the way. The important thing is that 1) Be present, on-time, and
we work through it together as a learning community. You engage in the classroom
will have an active voice in your classroom and I will do my activities and material
best to implement strategies to maximize your learning! 2) Ask on-topic questions
Long-Term Goals: 3) Learn and grow from
your mistakes, and allow
1) Make sense of problems and persevere in solving for others to learn from
them theirs
2) Reason abstractly and quantitively
4) Respect all members of
3) Construct logical arguments and critique the the classroom
reasoning of others
4) Use models to understand mathematics Teacher Expectations:
5) Implement tools appropriately to solve problems 1) Come to class prepared
6) Look for patterns and use them appropriately in 2) Communicate clearly and
solving problems effectively
Essential Questions: 3) Embrace mistakes and
understand they are a part
1) How do we become good problem solvers? of learning
2) How can we use technology to assist in solving
4) Do your best every day
abstract problems?
3) How can we use mathematics to model real-world
problems and find solutions?
4) Why do we have to justify our steps in solving
mathematical problems?
Classroom Activities:
Typical classroom activities will
include but won’t be limited to:
1) Direct instruction: lectures with
guided notes
2) Small-group investigations: small
groups work together to derive and
invest procedures and formulas
3) Presentations: individual or in
groups of 2-3, students will present
on topics, procedures, and review
ideas.
4) Projects: Students will use project
based-learning to investigate the
world and the mathematical backing
behind it.
Enduring Understandings:
1) Learn why we do what we do to
solve problems
2) Understand why certain formulas
work in certain situations
3) Grow and strengthen critical
reasoning skills and persevere in the
face of difficult problems
Big Ideas:
Things we will be covering this
semester include, but aren’t limited
to:
1) Number and Quantity
2) Algebra
3) Functions
4) Modeling
5) Geometry
6) Statistics and Probability
Grading Policy:
All assignments and assessments will
be given appropriate point values.
Your grade at the end of the year will
be determine by how many point you
acquire throughout the year:
4 Tests per semester: 400 points
10 quizes per semester: 100 points
Assignments will be grading on a
rolling completion basis, which
means you will be graded on
completion and can resubmit
assignments if you don’t completely
finish the assignment:
1 missed assignment = -2 points
All assignments: 100 points.