Course Syllabus 2022-2023
Rivera Early College High School – Mathematics Department
Welcome to Engineering Mathematics
Instructor: Juan Torres Email: [email protected]
Room: E 111 Phone: 956-6981061
Conference Period: 5th Period Weebly: www.siriveramath.weebly.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Engineering Mathematics is a course where students solve and model robotic design problems. Students use a variety of mathematical methods and models to represent and analyze problems involving data acquisition, spatial applications, electrical measurement, manufacturing processes, materials engineering, mechanical drives, pneumatics, process control systems, quality control, and robotics with computer programming.
This course will prepare your child for the Engineering Mathematics Exam (FINAL), which will permit students to achieve academic success and open the door towards High School graduation and Post secondary education.
DAILY STUDENT MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:
To help your child excel, graphing calculators will be provided for class use only. The calculator is NOT A CRUTCH but a tool that will be used throughout the student's entire learning career. Students will be assigned a calculator, if and only if, student and parents have read, signed the proper form, and brought it back to the instructor.
HOMEWORK / DAILY WORK:
As a consequence of the short class time, students will be issued homework assignments on a daily basis depending on the days of closure of each lesson taught. Students will be given sufficient time to complete the assignments based on the length of such. Owning or purchasing a scientific calculator is highly recommended for home usage in order for students to complete assignments successfully and effectively.
PROJECTS:
Engineering Mathematics: One mandatory project will be given every six weeks. You will receive the rubric to each project three weeks prior to the due date. The rubrics are very specific with the instructions and the due dates (which are in bold print). Please refer to the rubric regarding the details because late projects will NOT be accepted. Projects are major grades.
GROUP WORK:
Group work will occur throughout the course. The groups will be determined by the teacher and specific roles will be assigned to each individual. You will analyze, compare, collaborate, share, reflect, gather data, and/or prepare arguments with evidence from multiple sources.
READING/WRITING/QUESTIONING ACTIVITIES:
Even though you are in a mathematics class, you will be working with activities in which reading, writing, and questioning will be required throughout the course.
CELL PHONE RULES:
Cell phones, or any other electronic devices, will not be allowed during instruction, class work, or testing. During testing/quizzing, cell phones, or any other electronic devices, will be turned in to the teacher. If you refuse to turn in your electronic device, you will NOT be given a test, quiz, or exam. Cell phones will be allowed, ONLY when the teacher instructs.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
End of 1st 6 Weeks: 09/23/22 End of 4th 6 Weeks: 02/23/23
End of 2nd 6 Weeks: 11/04/22 End of 5th 6 Weeks: 04/14/23
End of 3rd 6 Weeks: 12/22/22 End of 6th 6 Weeks: 06/01/23
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
I will be providing a learning atmosphere that will allow your child to learn the objectives as set by the Student’s (Code of Conduct) Handbook and Classroom Rules adopted by Rivera ECHS. To do this, I will need the cooperation of each student in the class. Some expectations include:
GRADING POLICY PROCEDURES:
The general grading policy of BISD will be followed: Minimum of 3 tests and 5 daily grades per six weeks: Daily work – 33.3%; Tests: 66.7%.
Each semester grade is: 1st six weeks – 25%, 2nd six weeks – 25%, 3rd six weeks – 25%, semester exam – 25%.
eSchoolPlus+ ACCOUNT:
Parental accounts may be requested at the front office.
MAKE UP WORK:
RE-TESTING:
After a failing grade on a test (NOT quizzes, 6-weeks exams, or semester exams), it is your responsibility to ask for a retest. That retesting must occur within five days of the failed test, as per district policy. It is strongly recommended that the student attend after school tutorial and accurately completes test corrections prior to re-testing. Scores for a successful re-test will be recorded as the minimum-passing grade of 70%. Re-test date and time will be announced in written or verbal form. If you score lower on the retest (than in the original administration) the highest failing score will be recorded. If you fail to appear for scheduled retest, first test grade will be recorded.
CHEATING:
TARDIES:
You are expected to be on time to class. Excessive tardiness will result in parent calling and further consequences as per Rivera policy.
TUTORING TIMES:
The schedule for Rivera tutorials will be posted/announced as soon as they become available.
TOP ACKNOWLEDGMENT: remains attached & with student BOTTOM DUPLICATE COPY: to teacher
STUDENT - PARENT - TEACHER - AGREEMENT
I (print your name) ______________________________________________ have read the classroom expectations. I have also made my parent(s)/legal guardian(s) aware of what my responsibilities in the classroom are. My parent(s)/legal guardian(s) and I understand that if I do not follow these rules certain consequences could result.
Student Signature__________________________________________________________Parent Signature _________________________________________________________________
Email________________________________________Date Signed and returned _____________Teacher Signature ___ Mr. Juan Torres___
Room: E 111
Conference Period: 5th.
Period: _______
STUDENT - PARENT - TEACHER - AGREEMENT
I (print your name) ______________________________________________ have read the classroom expectations. I have also made my parent(s)/legal guardian(s) aware of what my responsibilities in the classroom are. My parent(s)/legal guardian(s) and I understand that if I do not follow these rules certain consequences could result.
Student Signature__________________________________________________________Parent Signature _________________________________________________________________
Email________________________________________Date Signed and returned _____________Teacher Signature ___ Mr. Juan Torres___
Room: E 111
Conference Period: 5th
Rivera Early College High School – Mathematics Department
Welcome to Engineering Mathematics
Instructor: Juan Torres Email: [email protected]
Room: E 111 Phone: 956-6981061
Conference Period: 5th Period Weebly: www.siriveramath.weebly.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Engineering Mathematics is a course where students solve and model robotic design problems. Students use a variety of mathematical methods and models to represent and analyze problems involving data acquisition, spatial applications, electrical measurement, manufacturing processes, materials engineering, mechanical drives, pneumatics, process control systems, quality control, and robotics with computer programming.
This course will prepare your child for the Engineering Mathematics Exam (FINAL), which will permit students to achieve academic success and open the door towards High School graduation and Post secondary education.
DAILY STUDENT MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:
- A composition notebook is required for taking notes.
- A 1½ or 2”in. three-ring binder, create a title page followed by the course syllabus.
- 4 Dividers which include: Handout Notes, Homework/Assignments, Tests/ Quizzes, and Projects.
- Note: If student needs an Engineering Mathematics Textbook, parent/legal guardian will have to check it out at the library.
To help your child excel, graphing calculators will be provided for class use only. The calculator is NOT A CRUTCH but a tool that will be used throughout the student's entire learning career. Students will be assigned a calculator, if and only if, student and parents have read, signed the proper form, and brought it back to the instructor.
HOMEWORK / DAILY WORK:
As a consequence of the short class time, students will be issued homework assignments on a daily basis depending on the days of closure of each lesson taught. Students will be given sufficient time to complete the assignments based on the length of such. Owning or purchasing a scientific calculator is highly recommended for home usage in order for students to complete assignments successfully and effectively.
PROJECTS:
Engineering Mathematics: One mandatory project will be given every six weeks. You will receive the rubric to each project three weeks prior to the due date. The rubrics are very specific with the instructions and the due dates (which are in bold print). Please refer to the rubric regarding the details because late projects will NOT be accepted. Projects are major grades.
GROUP WORK:
Group work will occur throughout the course. The groups will be determined by the teacher and specific roles will be assigned to each individual. You will analyze, compare, collaborate, share, reflect, gather data, and/or prepare arguments with evidence from multiple sources.
READING/WRITING/QUESTIONING ACTIVITIES:
Even though you are in a mathematics class, you will be working with activities in which reading, writing, and questioning will be required throughout the course.
CELL PHONE RULES:
Cell phones, or any other electronic devices, will not be allowed during instruction, class work, or testing. During testing/quizzing, cell phones, or any other electronic devices, will be turned in to the teacher. If you refuse to turn in your electronic device, you will NOT be given a test, quiz, or exam. Cell phones will be allowed, ONLY when the teacher instructs.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
End of 1st 6 Weeks: 09/23/22 End of 4th 6 Weeks: 02/23/23
End of 2nd 6 Weeks: 11/04/22 End of 5th 6 Weeks: 04/14/23
End of 3rd 6 Weeks: 12/22/22 End of 6th 6 Weeks: 06/01/23
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
I will be providing a learning atmosphere that will allow your child to learn the objectives as set by the Student’s (Code of Conduct) Handbook and Classroom Rules adopted by Rivera ECHS. To do this, I will need the cooperation of each student in the class. Some expectations include:
- Be courteous and respectful to the teacher as well as other students.
- You are EXPECTED to come prepared to class with notebook, pencil, and homework if issued.
- Foods, drinks, and candies are not allowed in the classroom.
- You are expected to be ON TIME each class day and remain in your assigned seat until the teacher dismisses the class (not the bell).
- No teacher-to-teacher passes/excuses will be accepted or given. You may not go to the library during my class hour or return to a previous class.
- Use appropriate language at all times. Avoid any type of cursing or profanity.
- Follow all Rivera ECHS and BISD policies and guidelines as outlined in the student handbook. The DRESS CODE will also be enforced.
- Restroom passes will not be given the first and last 15 minutes of class. Exceptions will be allowed for medical reasons with proper doctor’s note on file.
- The USE of cell phones, I-Pods, MP3 players, headphones, DS handheld game, paging devices, walkie-talkie’s, I-Pads, tablets, etc., are prohibited in the classroom. They will be confiscated and turned in to the office.
- The students ARE NOT allowed to wear any TYPE of hats, caps, visors, etc. in the classroom (except for medical reasons). Beauty and make-up accessories, magazines, and playing cards are also prohibited. I will confiscate those items and turn them in to the office.
GRADING POLICY PROCEDURES:
The general grading policy of BISD will be followed: Minimum of 3 tests and 5 daily grades per six weeks: Daily work – 33.3%; Tests: 66.7%.
Each semester grade is: 1st six weeks – 25%, 2nd six weeks – 25%, 3rd six weeks – 25%, semester exam – 25%.
eSchoolPlus+ ACCOUNT:
Parental accounts may be requested at the front office.
MAKE UP WORK:
- No student will be refused an opportunity to make up work if he/she is absent. The student will be given the same number of days as the number of days he/she was absent to turn in the work.
- A student must make arrangements for make up work on the day he/she returns to school. The teacher and student can decide when work is due.
- Students absent only on a known test day will be expected to take a test upon return. If any student has been absent the day prior to an announced test and if nothing new has been covered, the student will be expected to take the test at the regularly scheduled time. If the student has been absent two or more days, the student will immediately make arrangements with the teacher for the make up tests.
RE-TESTING:
After a failing grade on a test (NOT quizzes, 6-weeks exams, or semester exams), it is your responsibility to ask for a retest. That retesting must occur within five days of the failed test, as per district policy. It is strongly recommended that the student attend after school tutorial and accurately completes test corrections prior to re-testing. Scores for a successful re-test will be recorded as the minimum-passing grade of 70%. Re-test date and time will be announced in written or verbal form. If you score lower on the retest (than in the original administration) the highest failing score will be recorded. If you fail to appear for scheduled retest, first test grade will be recorded.
CHEATING:
- Cheating is interpreted as a procedure which involves the unauthorized giving or receiving of help, offering or seeking aid, or the use of material prepared in advance for use on an assessment. Cheating also involves books or notes in any form being used during an examination without the permission of the teacher. The penalty is a “0” on that work, and a failure for the semester [which will be recorded as a zero (0) in the teacher's grade book] if cheating occurs a second time during the same semester.
- The statement “The penalty is a zero “0” on that work” is interpreted to mean the actual work that the student cheated on by itself or that the student had access to during the examination at the time the student was caught cheating. Retesting will not be allowed in this situation.
- Plagiarism (the stealing and passing off/presenting as new, original and one’s own idea or product derived from an existing source) is cheating.
- A test given in parts and which the student has not had access to at the time he/she was caught cheating is not intended to mean “on that work”.
TARDIES:
You are expected to be on time to class. Excessive tardiness will result in parent calling and further consequences as per Rivera policy.
TUTORING TIMES:
The schedule for Rivera tutorials will be posted/announced as soon as they become available.
TOP ACKNOWLEDGMENT: remains attached & with student BOTTOM DUPLICATE COPY: to teacher
STUDENT - PARENT - TEACHER - AGREEMENT
I (print your name) ______________________________________________ have read the classroom expectations. I have also made my parent(s)/legal guardian(s) aware of what my responsibilities in the classroom are. My parent(s)/legal guardian(s) and I understand that if I do not follow these rules certain consequences could result.
Student Signature__________________________________________________________Parent Signature _________________________________________________________________
Email________________________________________Date Signed and returned _____________Teacher Signature ___ Mr. Juan Torres___
Room: E 111
Conference Period: 5th.
Period: _______
STUDENT - PARENT - TEACHER - AGREEMENT
I (print your name) ______________________________________________ have read the classroom expectations. I have also made my parent(s)/legal guardian(s) aware of what my responsibilities in the classroom are. My parent(s)/legal guardian(s) and I understand that if I do not follow these rules certain consequences could result.
Student Signature__________________________________________________________Parent Signature _________________________________________________________________
Email________________________________________Date Signed and returned _____________Teacher Signature ___ Mr. Juan Torres___
Room: E 111
Conference Period: 5th