Syllabi Algebra I-B

Welcome back!!

Dear Parents and Students,

Please become familiar with the expectations and requirements in Algebra 1-B. I look forward to working with you to make this a successful trimester.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:

1. The RULES in the handbook, as well as these, will be followed at all times.

2. Have RESPECT for yourself, teachers and administrators, fellow students, and other guests. This means you should respect their time, their opinion, their property, and their personal space.

3. BE ON TIME! When the tardy bell rings you should be in your seat checking homework or doing the posted assignment.

4. BE PREPARED! You should bring all materials to class- pencil, paper, homework, and calculator.

5. Have a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!!

GRADING PROCEDURES: Grades in this class will be determined by the following:

Bell ringers

Homework

Quizzes

Tests

Grades are computed by the ratio (points earned/points possible)

Bell ringers- Bell ringers will be given every day. Each question will be worth one point.

Homework – Homework will be checked several times a week and points will be given to each student who has completed the work. It is important to show all of your work. Just an answer will not be accepted as completed homework. If you are unable to solve a problem, leave your last attempt in your binder and any questions you may have. No credit will be given for late work. Each checked homework assignment is worth 3 points.

Quizzes – There will be quizzes on a weekly basis. These quizzes may be announced or unannounced. Quizzes will range in point values of 10 to 20 points.

Test – Test will be given at the end of each unit of study. It is important to study the material on a daily basis for test preparation. Tests will range from 30 to 60 points in value. Expect 6 or 10 per grading period.

MATERIALS:

1) 3-ring binder

2) Loose-leaf paper

3) Pencils – no pens allowed for math work!!

4) Scientific calculator

Make-up work: Only students with excused absences will be allowed to make up work. Students that are absent are allowed 3 days to make up any assignment including tests or quizzes. If students fail to make up work, they will receive a grade of zero for that work.

Make-up test and quizzes : Make-up test and quizzes are given in MY ROOM each morning at 7:00 AM unless otherwise prearranged. If students do not make up a test, they will receive a zero for that assignment.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

1. Chapter 7 – Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

2. Chapter 8 – Polynomials

3. Chapter 9 – Factoring

4. Chapter 10 – Quadratic and Exponential Functions

5. Chapter 11 – Radical Expressions and Triangles

6. Chapter 12 – Rational Expressions and Equations

7. Chapter 13 – Statistics

8. Chapter 14 – Probability

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Solve systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables graphically and algebraically

2. Perform operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on polynomial expressions.

3. Solve problems algebraically that involve area and perimeter of a polygon, area and circumference of a circle, and volume and surface area of right circular cylinders or right rectangular prisms.

4. Factor binomials, trinomials, and other polynomials

5. Represent graphically common relations

6. Solve quadratic equations using the zero product property

7. Simplify numerical expressions

8. Calculate length, midpoint, and slope of a line segment