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Math Department Policies

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A. Homework - Homework is assigned on a daily basis. Credit for homework will be reflected in the student's term grade in a specific manner predetermined by the teacher and explained to the classes at the beginning of the academic year.

B. Extra Credit - Students will be encouraged to spend extra time and effort on assigned work in order to improve the grade. Students are not permitted to seek additional work for the specific purpose of raising a grade.

C. Exams - Students absent during an exam period are permitted to make up the exam within a reasonable period of time, using the Student Handbook as a guideline.

D. Partial Credit - Partial credit shall be given on tests when the process is measurable as determined by the teacher.

E. Cheating - Cheating will result in a grade of zero for the test, quiz or assignment for all students involved.

F. Calculators - The use of calculators is encouraged when, in the opinion if the teacher, they enhance the mastering of skills and concepts.

G. Textbooks - All texts should be covered with book covers by the student.