Algebra Details
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Grading: The grades are weighted thus: Homework is 20%, Tests are
80%.
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Testing: We use a program called “Mastery Testing.” The tests are
divided into 5 “competencies” or main ideas from each unit. Each test is given three
times. If the student passes all five competencies the first time (Test A), he
or she is finished. A passing grade is considered an 80% or above. If the
student missed one or more of the competencies, he or she will take the second
test (Test B). They need only take those competencies they missed on Test A. If
they pass the remaining competencies, they are done. If the student has still
missed one or more competencies, he or she will need to schedule a time before
or after school to take Test C. At that time the student will be given one last
chance to pass the competencies. At the end of the process, I compile the best
grades from all three tests for each competency, add them together, and
calculate the grades. For more info about Mastery Testing, please feel free to
e-mail me here.
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Online Gradebook: There is an online version available for
student use. Learners need not pack heavy books home if you have access to the
internet. Follow this link and use this info:
Log-in name: rrues, Password: v5h2