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Business Mathematics |
Business Math (HVCC)
Course Syllabus
Mrs. Jachym
Business Math (HVCC) Course Description:
This course reviews basic arithmetic and algebra skills through factoring trinomials and applies those skills to topics including ratio and proportion; percentages; simple interest; commercial discounts and purchases and present value. Income statement calculations and analysis will include sales, cost of goods sold, markup, and operating expenses.
Course Requirements:
For all class meetings you will need a pencil and/or pen and notebook.
Grading Policy:
Tests 25%
Quizzes 15%
Class work 50%
Class Participation 10%
Tests: Consist of Unit Exams.
Quizzes: Consists of chapter quizzes.
Class work: Will consist of notes, problems and homework. Different point values will be assigned to each assignment based on the size and complexity of the assignment.
Class Participation: Class participation can be earned every class. A student can earn up to 3 points per day based on classroom behavior.
3 = Prepared for class, actively participates in completing notes and/or assignments, follows All classroom rules.
2 = Not completely prepared for class, does not complete notes and/or assignments, follows some classroom rules.
1 = Not prepared for class, does not participate in notes and/or assignments, does not follow classroom rules.
0 = Not prepared for class, disruptive and does not follow classroom rules.
Being tardy for class will result in the loss of class participation points. An unexcused tardy will automatically reduce the number of points that can be earned for the class to 2.
Expectations and Classroom Rules:
Expectations: Students are expected to arrive at class on time and prepared. Students are expected to use professional language at all times and to treat other students respectfully. Students are expected to actively listen while the teacher is talking. Students are expected to behave in a responsible manner and be accountable for their work and their behavior. If the student missed class the student is responsible for meeting with the teacher to set up a time to make up any missed work.
Classroom Rules:
NO – Cursing, Food, Beverages, Ipods etc, Earphones, Cell Phones, Hats, Hoods and Unauthorized Computer Usage.
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