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Math 7 and Pre-Algebra

Mr. Keith Knight

 

 

ABOUT THE TEACHER: 

 

     I was born into a military family in La Plata, Maryland. After several years of living in Maryland and California, my family uprooted to live in a small North Carolina town called Cary (population of 5000 at the time). Shortly after graduating Cary High School, I joined the USAF radar electronics division to work with NATO operations. Military highlights include a tour of duty in Germany, USAF Northern European volleyball team, and the USAF Commendation medal for outstanding service. After the USAF, I entered the NCSU engineering program where I received a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering with an emphasis in mechanical design. My work experience includes; Process/Manufacturing Engineer of optical fiber products with Corning (Wilmington, NC); R&D Manager of a multi-fiber optical connector facility with USConec (Hickory, NC) responsible for design of multi-fiber optical connectors, joint ventures, and consortium research papers; West Coast Commercial Building Telecomm Manager with Devnet (Carlsbad/L.A., CA.) responsible for development and management of telecomm infrastructure networks; and Senior Project/Operation Manager with PDActive (Atlanta, GA) responsible for the development of web based PDA mobile workforce software applications. I eventually returned to NCSU to pursue a teaching license in Middle School Mathematics/Science; where I continue to focus on a philosophy of “creating a technology enriched learning environment where students can develop an intrinsic desire to learn, understand, and effectively apply.”

 

GOALS:  Our goals this year are:

 

  1. To understand and compute with rational numbers.
  2. To understand and use measurement involving two- and three-dimensional figures.
  3. To understand and use properties and relationships with geometric figures.
  4. To understand and use graphs and data analysis.
  5. To demonstrate an understanding of linear relations and fundamental algebraic concepts.

PROCEDURES:  Please read the following information:

 

  1. DDMS rules regarding tardies, absences, and make-up work apply in our class.  I recommend these sections in your student handbook.  Remember, you are expected to follow all rules set forth by WCPSS, DDMS, and the teacher.  Class expectations and consequences are reviewed with the class.  Appropriate action will be taken if you choose to break a rule.  If you have any questions about the expectations, please feel free to ask me.
  1. All students are expected to keep a three-ring binder or spiral notebook and bring it to class daily – organization is the key.  Students are expected to bring their assigned homework, pencils, paper, and agenda daily. Students will be unable to leave the class to retrieve these materials from lockers, friends, another classroom, etc. Written assignments are due by the assigned due date.
  1. It is important for you to be well organized.  We will have three sections in our notebook (class notes, class work/homework, and quizzes/tests/projects.)  We will have “open notebook quizzes/tests.”  Success will require that your materials be kept in an organized manner.  If you have trouble keeping organized, please see me immediately and I will gladly help you.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:

 

  1. Stay on Task. 
  2. Raise your hand for all questions.
  3. Respect others - Keep your Hands, Feet, and Objects to yourself.
  4. Work quietly when instructed.

 OFF TASK CONSEQUENCES : 

 

1st  Offense – Verbal warning - student's name is written on the Board, and will remain on the board all week then erased Monday morning. 

 

2nd  Offense – Lunch Detention - Check Mark is placed next to the student's name. 

 

3rd  Offense – After School Detention and Phone Call Home - A second check mark is placed next to the student's name. 

 

4th  Offense – After School Detention and Phone Call Home - A third check mark is placed next to the student's name.


5th  Offense – Team Conference with Parent.

 

6th  Offense – Referral to Administrator.

 

GRADING: 

Your progress will be evaluated using a weighted average as follows:

 

10%  Homework

20%  Classwork 

30%  Quizzes

40%  Tests and Projects

 

 

 TEST/QUIZ and ASSIGNMENTS:

  1. IN AN EFFORT TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN AND SUCCEED, STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO RE-TAKE ANY TEST OR QUIZ FOR FULL CREDIT. RE-TAKES ARE GIVEN BEFORE SCHOOL, DURING HOME BASE (Period 5) OR AFTER SCHOOL. THE STUDENT MAY SELECT THE TIME AND DATE. THE ONLY REQUIREMENT IS THE RE-TAKE MUST OCCUR DURING THE SAME QUARTER THE TEST/QUIZ WAS ORIGINALLY GIVEN.
  2. CLASSWORK, HOMEWORK, and PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS: ALL UNIT ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE BY THE UNIT TEST DATE. THESE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE UNIT TEST. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE MADE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS (example - extended absences due to illness, injury, or family emergencies).

 

GRADING SCALE: 

A

B

C

D

F

93 – 100

85 – 92

77 – 84

70 – 76

Below 70

 

ABSENCES: 

 

When returning from an absence, check the Core folder for any missing work. Class notes can be downloaded from the Assignment Page. It is your responsibility to show me make-up work.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

 

Please feel free to contact me in writing, by email, or through the school number at 233-4228. Please allow a 24 hour turn around from the time I receive your message. I will do my best to respond in a timely manner.

 

Phone:                                   919.233.4228

E-Mail:                                   KKnight2@wcpss.net

DDMS Website:                  http://www.dillarddrivemiddle.com/

MR. Knight’s Website:      http://www.dillarddrivemiddle.com/webpages/KKnight/

 

 

I look forward to a fantastic school year. 

 

Mr. Keith Knight

 







Mr. Knight's Math World
Wake County
5200 Dillard Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
919.233.4228


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