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Topics Covered

Semester I Semester II

Solving Linear Functions, Linear Inequalities

Equations and Inequalities Operations of Polynomial Functions

Graphing & Writing Linear Graphs of Quadratic Functions

Functions & Equations Solving Quadratic Functions

Applications of Linear Functions Exponential Functions

Systems of Linear Equations

Textbook: Perason: Texas Algebra 1 – We will have on-line access

Practice Workbook: Interactive Math Journal

Virtual Nerd: (Apple) Virtual Nerd Homework Tutor: Texas / (Google Play) Texas Homework Tutor.

Binder w/ paper, or spiral (We recommend separate section dividers), and Folder for Homework

Pencils & eraser

Tissue Box, Hand Sanitizer, Dry Erase Markers

Additional tool: Students are encouraged to use a graphing calculator TI-Nspire

*A class set of calculators is available for in-class use only; they do not leave the classroom!

*A personal calculator is not required, but highly recommended.

Daily Grades (50%): There will be at least 9 daily grades per term

Homework

All homework assignments should be completed before the beginning of class the following day. Some assignments will be graded based on completion while others may be graded based on accuracy. Tutorials are available for anyone that needs help on homework.

Quizzes

Quizzes will be announced in advance, except for the occasional “pop quiz,” and will be given regularly throughout the week. Homework and quizzes are both vital to your success in this class.

Major Grades (50%): There will be at least 3 major grades per term

Tests

Tests will be announced well in advance and will usually be given every other week. The test average is the other 50% of your nine weeks grade.

Re-Test Procedure:

The retest policy will be a progressive type test. The last test in the term will have 50% current material and a 50% of the test will be material from the previous units. If a student scores higher on the progressive test than he/she scored on a previous test, the test score will be recorded as the grade for both tests. Use the diagram to see how this works.

Coach Tielks’s Class (The final test of the grading period is the comprehensive test.)

|Students |Test 1 (initial test) |Comprehensive Test (Test 2) |Comprehensive Test (Test 3) |

|Student 1 |50 |*70 |65 |

|Student 1 Final |*70 |70 |65 |

|Grade Recoded in |*Test 2 grade replaced the initial |No change in grade | |

|Skyward |grade | | |

|Student 2 |70 |*80 |**85 |

|Student 2 Final |*80 |**85 |85 |

|Grade Recoded in |*Test 2 grade replaced the initial |**Test 3 grade replaced the initial | |

|Skyward |grade |grade. | |

Projects/Cumulative Homework

Projects will be given throughout the year. They will be given a due date. Any project not turned in on the scheduled due date will be subject to the following late policy:

Each day late is a 25 point deduction

Tutorials

The Algebra 1 Team has a tutorial schedule that can be found on the website, it is also posted in each Algebra classroom. Individual teachers will also have their own tutorial schedule. Please see your teacher if you would like to come at a specific time (before or after school) for extra help. Help is always available when it is needed!

Make-ups

Homework should be made up immediately upon returning to class. Tests and quizzes will be made up within the same number of days as the student was gone. It is also the responsibility of the student to check with the teacher concerning assignments that were given when the student was absent. You may want to e-mail the teacher or check the website to get caught up from home.

Parent/Student and Teacher Communication

Please feel free to contact your teacher either by e-mail (recommended) or phone if you have any questions or concerns. A personal meeting may also be scheduled during the conference period or before/after school.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS! LET’S HAVE A GREAT YEAR!!

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Algebra 1 Team

2019-2020

H. Daughters

S. Cotten

B. Evatt

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