Math II: Fractions, Decimals, & Percentages

Lang II: Reading & Writing

 

Mon-Thurs 9am-12pm

Tues/Thurs 6pm-9pm

 

 

 

Mary Wells

52 N Maple Street

Winchester Adult Education Center

Winchester, KY 40391

859-744-1975

mwells_cae@roadrunner.com

Course Goal

 

To gain the skills necessary to successfully understand and compute fractions, decimals,

and percentages, to work mathematic word problems, to practice constructing effective

sentences and paragraphs using language and punctuation correctly, and to build reading

comprehension skills.

 

Learning Outcomes

 

  1. Compute mathematic equations with 80% accuracy. . 
  2. Identify and compute mathematic word problems with 80% accuracy.
  3. Demonstrate writing effective sentence structure with 80% accuracy.
  4. Demonstrate correct language usage with 80% accuracy.
  5. Demonstrate correct punctuation use with 80% accuracy.
  6. Demonstrate effective paragraph development with 80% accuracy.
  7. Demonstrate reading comprehension skills with 80% accuracy.

 

Course Text & Materials

                 

Steck-Vaughn’s Pre-GED Mathematics

Teacher-made lessons and authentic texts

 

Instructor Expectations

 

    ·    I expect all students to be in their seats and ready to learn when class begins.

    ·    Students are expected to participate in group activities and class discussions

    ·    Students will sign in/out on a the sign in computer in the classroom

    ·    I expect that students will remember the Student Handbook in their conduct

          and speech while in class.

 

 

AS A REMINDER:

    ·    Students will not bring cell-phones into the classroom or keep them on silent.

    ·    Students will not bring drinks into the classroom without a reusable lid.

    ·    Students will not chew tobacco products in the classroom.

    ·    Students will return all textbooks and/or calculators they are allowed to use in

          the classroom.

 

 

Instructional Methods

 

  • Instruction follows an 8-week cycle, so students should attend as often as possible.  We will cover all

      material in class and offer you time to practice.  However, if you find you are having trouble in an area,

      don’t hesitate to speak up.  I don’t mind repeating myself.

  • Only during the first 15 minutes of class will I accept questions concerning homework. Therefore, it is

       important that you report to class on time. 

  • I will introduce new concepts (as indicated under Schedule of Instruction) through modeling and thinking

      aloud, and we will practice them together in class.  Then you will practice independently, after which we

      will review your work together.

  • If you need extra practice in any area, ask for the work listed on the NEED HOMEWORK? Link on my

website:  http://www.winchesteradulteducation.org/Handy%20Helpers.htm. Here you will find the class

syllabus too. If you visit one of the labs, take this work with you.   

  • Visit our website often, for I have included a good number of great study helpers there.  

 

Classroom Politics

 

  • You are required 50 hours of classroom study before you are eligible for re-testing at the end of the session,

       so it is extremely important that you attend class regularly. 

  • If you have entered the classroom late or finding it difficult to keep up, don’t fret.  The Math/Language Lab

      is available for those who need to “catch-up” or “fall behind” on their studies. You have a number of other

      options too, just ask.

  • If you enter the classroom late, you are expected to quietly sign in, gather your handouts from their designated

      spot, and quietly take your seat. 

  • I will not review the instruction you missed; you will have to pick-up where we are and move forward. 

      I suggest you find a study-buddy from whom you can collect notes after class, or set up a time to catch-up

      in the Math/Lang Lab.   

  • If you know you will not be able to attend a class period, make arrangements to cover the material you’ve missed.

      This will keep you from falling too far behind.  Again, make arrangements to visit our labs. However, if you do fall

      behind, simply request a tutor. 

  • If you find you are having trouble in any area at any time, I should know immediately, so we can make arrangements

      with a tutor or sign up for one of the labs.

 

I hope to make you comfortable and confident in your own learning.  Classroom procedure and instruction was designed

to give you ownership of your own learning while we work as a team to meet your academic and life goals.  Good Luck J

 

 

 

Schedule of Instruction: Core concepts are listed as they are introduced but will be practiced time and again in a variety

of subject areas (i.e. science, social studies, and language arts) throughout the 8 week session.   

 

Week 1: Decimals/ Nouns & pronouns./Simple Sent/Review punctuation/Reading comp: Main Ideas/Summary

 

Week 2: Add/Subtract Fractions/ Verbs/ Compound Sent/Commas/Reading Comp: Inferences/Words in Context

 

Week 3: Multiply/Divide Fractions/ More on Verbs/Paragraph Writing/Reading Comp: Interpreting Graphic Info

 

Week 4: Fractions: Word Problems/Subject-Verb Agreement/Complex Sent/Reading Comp: Conclusions & Predictions

 

Week 5: Understanding Percentages/ Modifiers/Transitions/Reading Comp: Read Poetry & Drama

 

Week 6: Converting Percents/More on Paragraph Writing/Writing Conv/Reading Comp: Cause-Effect/Compare-Contrast

 

Week 7: Percentages: Word Problems/Written Report Due/Reading Comp: Evaluating Info

 

Week 8: Cumulative Review/ TABE Testing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Americans with Disabilities Statement & Non-Discrimination Statement

 

WCCLC, Inc. is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.  Students with documented disabilities who may need special

instructional accommodations or who may need special arrangements in the event of an evacuation should notify the instructor as

soon as possible, no later than the second week of the session.

 

 

Appropriate Use of Technology Statement***

Students have an obligation to abide by the following standards of appropriate and ethical use

of educational center technology:

 

• Use only resources for which you have authorization

• Protect the access and integrity of education center technology resources

• Use resources only for their intended purposes

• Respect the privacy and personal rights of others

• Abide by applicable local, state and federal laws as well as KCTCS policies

 

***Failure to comply with these standards subjects one to disciplinary proceedings.