Algebra 2 Classes

New Homework policies: each sections homework will be assigned in parts according to the topics discussed in class. The entire sections assignment will not be collected until after the final segment is assigned and reviewed. New homework grading scale: maximum 20 points total per assignment, awarded according to the rubric below. Homework more than 1 day late is penalized 4 points per day after the 1st day late. Homework and class work accounts for 20% of your overall class grade.

0 Points
Problem Set
None of the problem set is copied to the students paper. No student work is shown. Only answers are given.

1 Point
25% of the problem set is copied to the students paper. Minimal work is shown. Not clear how most answers are found. Most of the answers are missing or not correct. Assignment is difficult to read; handwriting is poor; contains several incomplete erasures and/ or crossed-out areas; uneven use of space.

2 Points
50% of the problem set is copied to the students paper. About half of the necessary work is shown. Many solutions come without steps or explanation. About half of the answers are missing or not correct. Assignment is readable but sloppy - contains a few incomplete erasures and/ or crossed-out areas; uneven use of space.

3 Points
75% of the problem set is copied to the students paper. Most of the necessary work is shown. Steps for solving most problems are clearly given. Most of the answers are present and correct. Writing is clear and legible; erasures generally clean, no crossed out areas; good use of space over most of the page.

4 Points
The entire problem set is copied to the students paper. All solutions are provided with clear steps and logically ordered work. All of the answers are present and correct. Writing is clear and legible; no incomplete erasures or cross-outs; good use of space with no crowding within or between problems. Student used pencil for handed in work.

Work

Answers

All answers are missing or not correct.. Most of the assignment is unreadable; contains many incomplete erasures and/ or crossed-out areas; poor use of space - crowded.

Neatness

Use of Ink

Student used ink for handed in work.

Attendance / Attitude Grade Students earn points per day for their attendance and attitude toward learning. Five points are earned for attending class on time; 2 points if the student is tardy. Five additional points may be earned for attitude; students receive these points for being in dress code, keeping electronic devices put away, and general classroom behavior. Breaking any of the codes of conduct may result in the loss of some or all of these points on any given day. The maximum number of points is 10 per day. These points make up 20% of your overall grade in the class. Quizzes Quizzes will be given after each chapter section, or occasionally after two sections. Each quiz usually has a total point value between 25 and 50. Quizzes make up 20% of your overall class grade. Tests Tests are usually given twice per chapter, and are worth a total of 100 points. Students who are unhappy with a test grade may take the test over within one week of the original graded test being returned to the student. The higher score is kept in the grade book. Once a test is started, it must be completed in the same session. Tests account for 30% of your class grade. Midterm/ Final Each semester has a final exam consisting of between 30 and 50 multiple choice questions selected from any and all of the topics covered in the semester. The final exam accounts for 10% of your overall grade. There are NO RETAKES of final exams. Any exceptions to these procedures will be handled on a case-by-case basis.