Algebra
I (CP)
Classroom
Expectations
Course: College
Placement Algebra I
Teacher: Mr. John Notley
Required Text: Algebra I, edited by Larson, Boswell, Kanold, and
Stiff. McDougal Littell, 2007.
Classroom Materials:
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Textbook (bring
to class daily)
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BI Handbook/Assignment
(bring to class daily)
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Math three ring
notebook binder (with pockets to retain graded work)
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Pencils and
erasers
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Red ink pen
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College – ruled
paper and graph paper (plenty)
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Recommended:
calculator (TI-83 plus)
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Index cards
Grading Policy:
Quarter Grade
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Homework (completion/graded) 10%
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Classwork (warm up, individual, group,
participation, & exit cards) 5%
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Quizzes (announced, unannounced, & open
notes) 25%
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Tests (announced)
60%
Semester Grade
·
1st
or 3rd Quarter 40%
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2nd
or 4th Quarter 40%
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Final
Examination 20%
Final Grade
(1st Semester + 2nd Semester) ÷ 2
Homework Policy:
· Daily homework assignments are posted on my homepage on Bishop Ireton High School’s website (www.bishopireton.org). You can also contact a math pal from class.
· Please do all work on loose - leaf paper. Assignments should consist of the following: your name, the date, and the homework that was assigned.
· Homework should be written in pencil. Points will be deducted if not.
· Please copy the original problem and show all your work.
· Homework is due the next class after it is assigned.
· Each class will begin by reviewing two problems from the previous night’s homework.
· Late homework is accepted for excused absences only.
· Homework not submitted will result in a lowered homework grade.
· For your records, all graded work should be retained.
· Homework is an opportunity to demonstrate how much you understood the daily lesson.
Teacher Communication:
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E-Mail: notleyj@bishopireton.org
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Voice-Mail (703) 212 –5140 Ext. 8211
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Office
Hours: 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 pm Monday
– Friday
Test and Quiz Guidelines:
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Students may
not have in view any unauthorized materials.
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Students may
not speak to one another for any reason.
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Students must
follow all instructions regarding distribution and collection of test
materials.
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Students must
avoid looking around and should always keep their eyes on their own papers.
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Missed tests or
quizzes must be made up (in the Testing Center). For One Day Absence the
·
Day you return to school. Foe more than one day of
absence one cycle.
Classroom Rules:
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Each day class
will begin with Direction of Intention.
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Follow all
guidelines for class listed in the Student/Parent handbook.
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Treat all
persons with respect at all times.
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Be in your
assigned seat at the start of class with all materials out.
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Stop all
conversation when the bell rings to begin class.
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Listen to the
teacher during instruction.
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Pay attention
to the announcements over the P.A. System.
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Leave the
classroom the way it was when you entered. This means pick up all trash around
your desk and make sure your desk is properly aligned.
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Be an active
learner.
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Take care of
lavatory needs during the passing periods or during lunch.
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Do not leave
the room without permission and a hall pass.
·
Do not carry on
individual conversations during class.
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Do not use
loud, vulgar, obscene, or profane language.
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Do not write on
desk.
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Do not throw
anything at any time.
Tutoring:
·
I will gladly
help you before school or after school by appointment. Due to faculty meetings
and other appointments my schedule could change. (Room K316)
·
Remember to
take advantage of the Math Help Center during your free period.
Detach and return by September 3th,2008
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2008-2009
(CP) Algebra I
Course Outline
1.1 Evaluate Expressions
1.2 Apply Order of Operations
1.3 Write Expressions
1.4 Write Equations and Inequalities
1.5 Use a Problem Solving Plan
1.6 Represent Functions as Rules and Tables
1.7 Represent Functions as Graphs
Chapter
2. Properties of Real
Numbers
2.1 Use Integers and Rational Numbers
2.2 Add Real Numbers
2.3 Subtract Real Numbers
2.4 Multiply Real Numbers
2.5 Apply the Distributive Property
2.6 Divide Real Numbers
2.7 Find Square Roots and Compare Real Numbers
Chapter 3. Solving Linear Equations
3.1 Solve One-Step Equations
3.2 Solve Two-Step Equations
3.3 Solve Multi-Step Equations
3.4 Solve Equations with Variables on Both Sides
3.5 Write Ratios and Proportions
3.6 Solve Proportions Using Cross Products
3.7 Solve Percent Problems
3.8 Rewrite Equations and Formulas
Second
Quarter
Chapter
4. Graphing Linear
Equations and Functions
4.1 Plot Points in a Coordinate Plane
4.2 Graph Linear Equations
4.3 Graph Using Intercepts
4.4 Find slope and Rate of Change
4.5 Graph Using Slope- Intercept Form
4.6 Model Direct Variation
4.7 Graph Linear Functions
Chapter 5. Writing Linear Equations
5.1 Write Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form
5.2 Use Linear Equations In Slope-Intercept Form
5.3 Write Linear Equations In Point-Slope Form
5.4 Write Linear Equations In Standard Form
5.5 Write Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
5.6 Fit a Line to Data
5.7 Predict with Linear Models
6.1 Solve Inequalities Using Addition and Subtraction
6.2 Solve Inequalities Using Multiplication and Division
6.3 Solve Multi-Step Inequalities
6.4 Solve Compound Inequalities
6.5 Solve Absolute Value Equations
6.6 Solve Absolute Value Inequalities
6.7 Graph Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Third Quarter
Chapter
7. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
7.1 Solve Linear Systems by Graphing
7.2 Solve Linear Systems by Substitution
7.3 Solve Linear Systems by Adding or Subtracting
7.4 Solve Linear Systems by Multiplying First
7.5 Solve Special Types of Linear Systems
7.6 Solve Systems of Linear Inequalities
Chapter
8. Exponents and Exponential Functions
8.1 Apply Exponent Properties Involving Products
8.2 Apply Exponent Properties Involving Quotients
8.3 Define and Use Zero and Negative Exponents
8.4 Write and Graph Exponential Decay Functions
9.1 Add and Subtract Polynomials
9.2 Multiply Polynomials
9.3 Find Special Products of Polynomials
9.4 Solve Polynomial Equations in Factored Form
9.5 Factor x² + bx + c
9.6 Factor ax² + bx + c
9.7 Factor Special Products
9.8 Factor Polynomials Completely
10.1 Graph y = ax² + c
10.2 Graph y = ax² + bx + c
10.3 Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing
10.4 Use Square Roots to Solve Quadratic Equations
10.5 Solve Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
10.6 Solve Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
10.7 Interpret the Discriminant
10.8 Compare Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Models
11.1 Graph Square Root Functions
11.2 Simplify Radical Expressions
11.3 Solve Radical Equations
11.4 Apply the Pythagorean Theorem and its Converse
11.5 Apply the Distance and Midpoint Formulas
Chapter
12. Rational Equations and
Functions
12.1 Model Inverse Variation
12.2 Graph Rational Functions
12.3 Divide Polynomials
12.4 Simplify Rational Expressions
12.5 Multiply and Divide Rational Expressions
12.6 Add and Subtract Rational Expression
12.7 Solve Rational Equations
Chapter
13. Probability and Data
Analysis
13.1 Find probabilities and Odds
13.2 Find Probabilities Using Permutations
13.3 Find Probabilities Using Combinations
13.4 Find Probabilities of Compound Events
13.5 Analyze Surveys and Samples
13.6 Use Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion