Course Syllabus

Course Description/Overview for Algebra 1

Algebra I is the first course in a sequence of three required high school courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. The course represents a discrete study of algebra with correlated statistics applications. The standards in the three-course high school sequence specify the mathematics that all students should study in order to be college and career ready. Additional mathematics content is provided in fourth credit courses and advanced courses including pre-calculus, calculus, advanced statistics, discrete mathematics, and mathematics of finance courses. High school course content standards are listed by conceptual categories including Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Conceptual categories portray a coherent view of high school mathematics content; a student’s work with functions, for example, crosses a number of traditional course boundaries, potentially up through and including calculus. Standards for Mathematical Practice provide the foundation for instruction and assessment.

Textbooks and Materials:

School will provide a hard copy of the textbook.

To use the online version click the image above.

Grading:

Formative Assessments 35% (unit classwork/homework assignments,  notebook checks, etc.)

Summative Assessments 65%  (unit tests, tasks, etc.

Homework: 

Homework may not be assigned every night but students should review notes and study new material as needed.  Sometimes students may not finish classwork that was started in class and thus it becomes homework to finish on their own.

Supplies: 

Students need paper and pencil to take notes with and a binder or folder to place their math notes in to keep organized.

Behavior and Expectations:

Students are expected to follow all school and MCSD rules.  They should show respect for everyone’s ideas and help create an environment of sharing in the classroom.  It is expected that all students will work hard to complete assignments and stay focused in class.

Absences:

Students are expected to make up missed work when they return to school.

Help Sessions:

If students need extra help they may ask to see me in the mornings before school.  Students must get a pass from me showing that they have permission to come to me the morning of help session.

I have read and understand the 2018/2019 Course Syllabus. Any questions will be addressed with the teacher.

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