Course Syllabus
Developmental Math Level Y1
Instructor: Lisa Dallimore, Education Specialist
209-874-1119 ext. 229
Mon /Tue /Thu: 11:50-12:30 pm
Semester 1 begins: August 31, 2020
Semester 2 begins: January 11, 2021
Objective: To increase basic reading and/or math fluency and proficiency to reach grade-level competency.
Overview: These courses will focus on understanding the common core/state standards. The Reading courses will focus on literature and informational text, conventions of standard English, and vocabulary skills. The Math courses will focus on operations and algebraic thinking, numbers and operations, measurements and data, geometry, and expressions and equations. Students will learn to think and analyze about literary and informational texts and become mathematically minded. They are expected to complete assigned tasks for mastery. For this reason, it is important that they attend class regularly, arrive to class on time, and come to class prepared to participate with the assigned printed worksheets and working microphones.
Curriculum and required materials: Binder, a ream of copy paper for daily material you will print, pencil, correcting pen, working headset with microphone, and an active iReady account.
*You are not required to purchase any materials for this course but are expected to download e-files (PDFs) to either print and place it into a binder or work from a notebook. If you are going to use a notebook, each assignment should have the date and assignment title. This will be organized for your easy reference and ES checks.
Technology Requirements: Students must have reliable internet access and a headset with microphone. Homework will be completed and submitted to your ES or through iReady.
Parent Responsibilities:
- Make sure your student attends class. These are mandatory classes to meet the RTI requirement.
- Make sure your child’s microphone and audio are working every class time.
- Contact the instructor if your student is having difficulties understanding and completing their class assignments.
- Read the class syllabus for reference during ES meetings.
- Daily check Canvas for announcements and student’s iReady account for weekly assignments.
- You are not required to purchase any materials for this course but are expected to download e-files (PDFs) to either print or work from a notebook. This will be used for the ES review.
- Email the instructor if your child will be absent.
- Attend a Canvas training at the beginning of the school year or semester.
- If your student is in high school, make sure they complete their assigned work in addition to their class time assignments.
Student Responsibilities:
- Students are required to complete the iReady Diagnostic Assessment prior to enrolling in a course and during schoolwide benchmark windows.
- Log on to Canvas for announcements and weekly assignments.
- Attend weekly online classes – on time.
- Complete assignments and keep work organized in a binder/notebook for ES to check.
- Each student comes to class prepared with working audio to participate and learn with the proper materials, including orally participating in discussions and answering questions.
- Please read and comply with the CWCS Truancy Policy. See the link below.
- Read the syllabus and follow the CW Code of Conduct/Plagiarism Policy. See the link below.
- High School students will complete an additional 1.5 hours per week of assigned work in iReady to earn high school credit.
ES Responsibilities:
- Sign up students for Developmental class in Canvas.
- Provide progress reports to the instructor each quarter.
- Check student’s work at each Learning Record meeting to ensure completion. They will be keeping their printed work in either a binder or handwritten in a notebook.
- Support the parent with any questions about Canvas, how to navigate, enter class, and locate important information on the class Canvas page.
- Contact the instructor if the student is struggling or having difficulties in class or with the material.
Instructor Responsibilities:
- Will teach class three days a week for 16 weeks.
- Assign unfinished classwork for homework or lessons in iReady.
- Answer any questions from the student or parent who needs additional support.
- Assign additional work for high school students.
- Respond within 24 hours to calls/emails.
Follow the links to access and read the CW Code of Conduct Policy, Bullying, Plagiarism & Truancy policies. (Bullying is towards the end of the list) School Policies. CWCS provides its teachers with annual online training modules on Bully Prevention and Awareness.
CW Truancy Policy link:
https://www.connectingwaters.org/truancypolicy
*PLEASE NOTE: Assignments are subject to change. The pacing and assignments of this course will greatly depend on student needs as it is a personalized intervention program. Refer to the homepage each week for up-to-date and detailed assignments.
Adding outcomes to the syllabus per level, but that would be individualized to each Level so that ESs and parents can see what general concepts are covered in each level. Here's an example of what that might look like:
Reading Course Outcomes: Students will 1) recall key ideas and details; 2) use craft and structure, and 3) use integration of knowledge and ideas in informational text and literature; and 4) acquire vocabulary and use the conventions of standard English usage, grammar, and mechanics.
Math Course Outcomes: Students will 1) understand the number system and algebraic thinking; 2) use ratios and operational thinking; 3) solve problems using measurement and data; 4) classify and comparing geometric objects, and 5) analyze functions and equations.
Grading for High School Credit:
|
Attendance |
60% |
|
iReady Assignments |
20% |
|
Participation |
20% |
|
100 |
A+ |
|
92-99 |
A |
|
90-91 |
A- |
|
88-89 |
B+ |
|
82-87 |
B |
|
80-81 |
B- |
|
78-79 |
C+ |
|
72-77 |
C |
|
70-71 |
C- |
|
68-69 |
D+ |
|
62-67 |
D |
|
60-61 |
D- |
|
Below 60 |
F |
Pacing Guides Links:
iReady Reading
iReady Math
Course Summary:
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