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:

-            Textbook (bring to class daily)

-            BI Handbook/Assignment (bring to class daily)

-            Math three ring notebook binder (with pockets to retain graded work)

-            Pencils and erasers

-            Red ink pen

-            College – ruled paper and graph paper (plenty)

-            Recommended: calculator (TI-83 plus)

-            Index cards

 

Grading Policy:

Quarter Grade

·         Homework      (completion/graded)                                                                           10%

·         Classwork       (warm up, individual, group, participation, & exit cards)                   5%

·         Quizzes           (announced, unannounced, & open notes)                                          25%

·         Tests                (announced)                                                                                        60%

Semester Grade

·         1st or 3rd Quarter                      40%

·         2nd or 4th Quarter                     40%

·         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:

·         E-Mail:                   notleyj@bishopireton.org

·         Voice-Mail             (703) 212 –5140 Ext. 8211

·         Office Hours:         3:15 p.m. – 3:45 pm Monday – Friday

 

 

Test and Quiz Guidelines:

·         Students may not have in view any unauthorized materials.

·         Students may not speak to one another for any reason.

·         Students must follow all instructions regarding distribution and collection of test materials.

·         Students must avoid looking around and should always keep their eyes on their own papers.

·         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:

·         Each day class will begin with Direction of Intention.

·         Follow all guidelines for class listed in the Student/Parent handbook.

·         Treat all persons with respect at all times.

·         Be in your assigned seat at the start of class with all materials out.

·         Stop all conversation when the bell rings to begin class.

·         Listen to the teacher during instruction.

·         Pay attention to the announcements over the P.A. System.

·         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.

·         Be an active learner.

·         Take care of lavatory needs during the passing periods or during lunch. 

·         Do not leave the room without permission and a hall pass.

·         Do not carry on individual conversations during class.

·         Do not use loud, vulgar, obscene, or profane language.

·         Do not write on desk.

·         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

 

First Quarter

 

   Chapter 1.  Expressions, Equations, and Functions

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

 

   Chapter 6. Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities

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

 

Chapter 9.  Polynomials and Factoring

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    + bx  + c

9.6    Factor  ax² + bx + c

9.7    Factor Special Products

9.8    Factor Polynomials Completely

 

 

Fourth Quarter

 

   Chapter 10.  Quadratic Equations and Functions

            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

 

  Chapter 11.  Radicals and Geometry Connections

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