Course Outline and Objectives

Class: Math Foundations

Teacher: Cheryl Newton

Email:  cheryl.newton@yahoo.com

Primary Text: Saxon 76 and D.I.V.E. 76 CD, 4th edition

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Cost: $102.00 (includes D.I.V.E. CD)              

Where Available: http://www.rocksolidinc.com (FREE shipping!)

Phone: 904-751-3569

Other books/materials, etc. required for class:

Spiral grid paper notebook for homework, compass, protractor, pencils

 ***Parents are responsible for getting all texts and materials unless teacher specifies otherwise.

Yearly Tuition:       $256                                               Copy/Lab Fees:    $10

With this tuition rate, I must have a minimum of   5   students.   

Overview of class: There will be a short quiz at the beginning of each class. Students will be instructed on the lessons BEFORE they are assigned and have a chance to practice understanding. All investigations from the text will be done in class as well. If a student requires further explanation of a concept, it can be gained by using the D.I.V.E. CD at home or by contacting me. Tests will be done at home and turned in the following week to be graded.

Prerequisites for this class: completion Saxon 5/6 or equivalent.

Recommended Grade Level(s) for this class: 7^th grade/8^th grade

Estimated Difficulty Level of course for average student:   

Easy       averageXXX         above average          highly challenging

Average study time for this class will be approximately  5 - 6  hours per week.

Additional comments: This class will require a high level of commitment from the students as well as from the parents. This is a multi-faceted curriculum that works very well when all parts are implemented and they must be done on a daily basis.