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Algebra 1-2 2016-17Teacher: Eric Bestebest@ Course Goals Algebra 1-2 is a one year algebra course which covers the state of California Common Core Math State Standards for the first year of algebra. Over the course of the year, students will participate in a broad range of instructional experiences using a variety of methods including the Common Core mathematical practices and the Drake High School Learning Principles. The course is rigorous and challenging. The essential program goals are linear functions, quadratic functions, systems of linear equations, exponential functions, and single variable statistics. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for geometry and advanced algebra. The course is intended for students who have the prerequisite skills and who have yet to complete their graduation requirement of a full year of algebra.TextbookBig Ideas Math Algebra I. The books may be kept at home, and resources are available at .Learning Outcomes/Program Goals Goal 1:Students will have the ability to graph, interpret and write equations of linear functions.Goal 2: Students will be able to solve and graph a quadratic equation. Goal 3: Students will be able to use various methods for solving systems of equations.Goal 4: Students will have the ability to graph, interpret, and write equations of exponential functions.Goal 5: Students will have the ability to graph, summarize and analyze data on a single count or measurement variable.Materials to bring to class daily Completed homeworkBinder for organizing worksheetsBinder paper or bound notebook and graph paperPencils and an eraserScientific or graphing calculatorCalculators A scientific calculator will serve your needs in this course. If you need to buy one, I recommend the TI 30X IIS. This calculator has a similar interface to the graphing calculators we use in class. If you choose to buy a graphing calculator, the Ti-84 model (plus, silver, silver plus) is best. A calculator may be provided if needed. AssignmentsAssignments will be graded on format, quality, effort, and a degree of correctness. Work must be shown in a neat and organized fashion. You must show your work to receive credit!Expect classwork and homework to be assigned each class period.Check the website for assignments quiz announcements. Check the homework solutions on the website and/or the publisher’s website. All problems should be attempted and evidence of the work should be shown.If you need extra help, please use the website resources and/or come in during tutorial as soon as you are having difficulties. It may also be useful to meet with another student from the class to receive help.Some class time will be devoted to homework and warm-up discussions and questions.Homework is expected to be completed on time, and late homework should not become a habit. To receive credit for late homework, please read the late homework policy.Late HomeworkAll homework should be completed on time. If circumstances occasionally prevent the completion of homework, here are the conditions that must be met to receive credit for a late assignment.An assignment must be turned in no later than the last class period of the week after the assignment was given.A late assignment must accompany the current assignment due on a given day.Only one late assignment per day will be accepted.If late homework becomes a chronic problem, we will need to meet with parents, counselors, and/or administrators for additional intervention strategies.AssessmentsStudents should expect to have some form of an assessment (quiz, test, project, etc.) every week. Study for these! Quiz scores may be improved if a subsequent quiz that includes content from a previous quiz. One low quiz score per semester will be dropped. The final exam at the end of each semester will be a comprehensive two-hour exam.BinderYou are expected to keep your binder organized and bring it with you every day. The binder needs to be neat and organized.Attendance PolicyIt is very important that you attend this class every day. You will need to be up-to-date with the material at all times since most of the topics build upon each other. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed. Check the website!Please do not miss assessments. If you are absolutely unable to attend class for an assessment, you should be prepared to make up any missed assessments upon your return to class. If possible, make arrangements to take any missed quizzes or tests through email as soon as possible. Homework assigned during the absence is due within a time period that is equal to the number of days missed. If absent homework is not completed within this time period, then it becomes “late homework.”Unexcused absences will result in a 0 for that day’s work.Drake’s grade reduction policy for unexcused absences and excessive tardies will be anization for Instruction and LearningThe work in class will be done in study groups, often with a partner, or individually. There will also be whole class discussions. The goal is to gain confidence, conceptual understanding, and good skills, but you must be patient and persistent. Mathematics problems often require multiple steps before an answer can be determined, and the first step is not always obvious. The best thing to do if you are stuck is to just try something. If that doesn’t work, ask someone for help. Remember that helping others is a good way to reinforce what you have learned, and it will help establish relationships that can benefit you in times of need. Always be respectful and helpful to other students in the class. Extra Help You can receive extra help at the site and/or during class time and tutorial on Wednesdays and Fridays. See me for a tutorial pass. There are also several good websites dedicated to providing students with additional math help. Academic HonestyCheating or copying another student’s work is a serious ethical breach of conduct and it is contrary to the learning process. If there is an incident of academic dishonesty, all school and district policies will be followed, including informing your parents and the administration. The assignment will receive 0 points.GradesA 92-100%B82-87%C73-77%D63-67%A-90-91%B-80- 81%C-70-72%D-60-62%B+88-89%C+78-79%D+68-69%F0-59%I use the eSchool grading system, and promptly enter grades after current assessments. You may view your progress in the course, but please note that homework grades will be updated weekly, not necessarily daily. Late assignment or assessment scores may take longer to be updated. Students must earn a C- or higher in Algebra 1-2 to enroll in Geometry. Students who maintain at least an A- average all year will be eligible to take the Honors Geometry Entrance Exam. Semester Grade Weighting Percentages20%Homework and Classwork 60%Quizzes and Tests20%Final ExamElectronic Use Policy:Cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc. are not permitted in class unless a lesson involves a specific technology. A student may listen to music with headphones during independent practice time, but not during a lesson or exploration. Prerequisite skills and knowledge suggested for success in Algebra 1-2:Simplify Expressions: use the distributive property, order of operations, and algebraic properties to reorganize algebraic expressions into more useful form.Understand the meaning of the absolute value of a number; interpret the absolute value of the distance from zero on a number line; and determine the absolute value of real numbers.Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers and take positive rational numbers to whole-number powers.Convert fractions to decimals and percent and use these representations in estimations, computations, and bine like terms.Solve multi-step equations and simple word problems for one variable. Students should be able to check the solution for accuracy and reasonableness.Understand the x-y coordinate plane and be able to plot a point given the coordinates.Graph a line using a table of values.Graph a line in slope-intercept form.Understand slope as a concept of constant change.Analyze problems by identifying relationships, distinguishing relevant information, identifying missing information, sequencing and prioritizing information, and observing mon Core Mathematical PracticesMake sense of problems and persevere in solving them.Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.Model with mathematics.Use appropriate tools strategically.Attend to precision.Look for and make use of structure.Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.Drake High School Learning PrinciplesContent Literacy and ThinkingStudents will demonstrate understanding of subject area Program Goals and critical thinking.Creativity and InnovationStudents will explore, discover, and express unique approaches to problem solving.AgencyStudents will develop self-awareness and cultivate a growth mindset as they encounter challenges and understand multiple perspectives in learning and life.CollaborationStudents will become productive members of diverse teams through strong interpersonal communication, a commitment to shared success, leadership, and munity/Experiential/Authentic LearningStudents will extend their learning throughout and beyond our municationStudents will articulate information, thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and non-verbal communication skills in a variety of contexts. ................
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