Mrs. Josephine Miller�Room 424��Pre-Algebra Algebra Pre-Algebra�9 AM 10 AM 11 AM��
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Algebra
This session is 10 weeks long.
Classes begin today, March 30th.
Last day of classes, Thursday, June 11th .
Algebra
Algebra
Algebra
Algebra
This session is 10 weeks long.
Classes begin today, March 30th.
Last day of classes, Thursday, June 11th .
�Please sign in everyday.
Program Rules
ARRIVE ON TIME
Lateness is disruptive to the learning process. Late students will be admitted to class at the instructor’s discretion.
9 AM class – Please arrive no later than 9:15.
10 AM & 11 AM classes – Please be on time.
If you are more than 15 minutes late, you can enter, but you CANNOT sign in.
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY
Classes are held Monday - Thursday. 9 AM until 12 PM.
Failure to attend classes (ALL classes) regularly could result in removal from the program.
Communicate with us.
If your attendance drops below a certain percentage for the program, you will be notified and removed from the program.
DO NOT DISRUPT THE CLASS
Texting and other use of mobile devices, passing notes, talking, throwing objects, sleeping, and other forms of disruption are NOT acceptable classroom behavior. ALL mobile devices should be put away.
Headphones and earbuds should be taken off and put away. Disruptive students will be asked to leave the class.
DO NOT DISRESPECT OTHERS (STAFF, FELLOW STUDENTS, OR YOURSELF)
Any student who acts in a disrespectful manner upon being asked to leave a classroom for disruption (including refusal or engaging the faculty in a discussion over the matter) shall be subject to disciplinary action that may include suspension or expulsion from the program and the College.
NO SMOKING
Smoking and the use of tobacco or “tobacco-like” products and all vapes on all College property at any time is strictly prohibited.
(Yes, this includes the bathrooms)
Classroom Expectations
Start of Class
When you come in, please get your materials ready.
(packets, worksheets, book, notebook, pencil/pen, etc)
This helps class time run smoothly.
I don’t mind if you are on your phone while you wait for class to begin, but PLEASE get your materials ready FIRST.
A Typical Class
5 minute Warm Up
(Fractions, Decimals, or Review of a previous lesson)
5-10 minute Homework Review
Lesson
I will start with new material.
Then, you will practice some.
I’ll build on the material.
More practice.
Quick Review.
Homework assigned.
Course Load
Pre-Algebra and Algebra are both FAST PACED courses, I try to cover half the book in one session
Pre-Algebra: 60 Topics in the book, about 30 this session.
Algebra: 52 Topics in the book, about 26 this session.
This is a 10 week session, we have 40 days.
Some days we will cover more than one topic.
Some topics will take more than one day.
MATERIALS
Please be prepared for class by bringing necessary materials every day.
YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO TAKE NOTES, I suggest not writing in the workbook so you can use it again if you need to.
The TI-30XS Multiview is what is provided when you take the GED.
It is built into the testing program.
Handouts
I pass out quite a few handouts for my classes, as do other teachers.
A folder or binder is also recommended to help you keep track of them and keep them in order.
CLASSWORK
Please feel free to discuss problems while you are doing classwork.
However, I expect you to stop talking and pay attention to the board when I begin to review the problems.
HOMEWORK
Homework will be given almost every day; it is important to do it, so you get practice on the material.
QUIZZES
There will be a few short quizzes throughout the session, usually when we finish a topic.
Remember this is not a graded course, the quizzes are so you and I know how well you are understanding the material.
If you are absent, you are responsible for the material. I post the PowerPoints and homework on my website at the end of each day.
Excessive absences from the program, or from a single class, can affect your status with the program.
Please, call or email the office if you will not be here.
856-968-1315 abs-ged@camdencc.edu
If you can, please try to email me as well.
jmiller1@camdencc.edu
If you need anything, please let me know.
This can be anything:
If it is not something I have immediate access to, I will look into it for you.
At the top right corner of each PowerPoint slide for a lesson there will be a page number or other indication of where we are working.
If you need to step out of the room, or are taking notes when I move on, please check to see where we are working.
TUTORING
Pre-Algebra: Mondays and Wednesdays
Algebra & GED Testers: Tuesdays and Thursdays
PLEASE, let me know if you plan on staying for tutoring
Completing the Program
You will complete the program and earn your GED once you have taken and passed all four sections of the GED test:
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
About the GED
Language Arts: 150 Minutes
About 50 questions and an Essay
Math: 115 Minutes
5 Questions WITHOUT a Calculator
41 Questions with a Calculator
Science: 90 Minutes
About 34 Questions
Social Studies: 70 Minutes
About 36 Questions
About the GED
There is no penalty for wrong answers or questions left blank, so it is in your best interest to ANSWER EVERY QUESTION
(IF you are unsure about a question: Flag it, Answer it, Move on.
You can go back to it at the end)
About the GED
The minimum score needed to pass each part of the GED test is 145.
A higher score on one part will not make up for a lower score on another part.
If you do not get the required (or desired) score on any part of the test, you can take that test two more times without any waiting period, based on availability.
After your third attempt, you will have to wait 60 days to test again.
This allows you to test eight times in a year per subject.
GED!!!!!
When you feel ready to take the GED please let us know.
We can help get you registered.
I offer GED tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
GED!!!!!
TI-30XS Online: https://ti84calc.com/ti30calc
GED Online TI-30XS: https://gedonline.org/ged2015/calculator/calculator.html
GED Calculator Practice: https://www.ged.com/practice-test/en/calculator/
Tips for Non-Calculator Section: https://www.ged.com/wp-content/uploads/Tips-for-Non-calculator-math_EN.pdf
These links will be emailed out later today.
Rutgers Resources
Rutgers Resources
ROB: Paul Robson Library
(Rutgers’ Library)
With a Camden County College ID, you have access to this space and its resources
(study rooms)
Camden County Library
This library is free to use. If you don’t have a Camden County Library Card, then with a Camden County College Library Card, you can borrow resources, as well as other County Libraries.
Ask questions and give me feedback.
If you don’t understand something, PLEASE let me know, either during class, before/after class.
If you have a question, someone else might too.
Let me know if there is something different I can do to make my class better or to help you learn better!
Do you have any questions for me?
jmiller1@camdencc.edu
This is YOUR journey.
Only YOU can complete it.
We are here to help.