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School Department of Mathematics Mr. Moakley(moakley@________) & Mr. B_______(b____@gmail.com) Twitter: @_________ 20132014 Algebra 1 Course Description First off, let us be the firsts to welcome you to high school mathematics! The purpose of the Algebra 1 curriculum is to increase students ability to mathematically model and solve for given realworld scenarios, as outlined in the states Common Core Standardsall while preparing you for the Algebra 1 Keystone Exam in the spring. Over the next ten months, students will be expected to make connections, think critically, and systematically problemsolve both individually and collaboratively. Students are both expected and required to take active control of their learning and mathematical development. Successful completion of the course serves as an indispensable steppingstone towards future educational endeavors, not just in mathematics. Homework Homework (ranging from 10 min to one hour) will be given nightly. Homework serves the purpose of reinforcing topics (both current and past), and will never simply be busy work. For the majority of the time, I we will grade these assignments by choosing one random problem to grade thoroughly. If we choose to use this method in grading a homework assignment and the particular problem is correct, you will receive full credit (normally 10 points) for that homework assignment. If the problem is incorrect, you will receive 80% (normally 8 points) for that homework assignment. There will be homework assignments that I grade completely, and others that I will not collect whatsoever. Its important to note that I will not announce the particular method I will use to grade an assignment ahead of time. Homework is due within two minutes of the start of class. I will accept late homework assignments up until the start of the next class period that we meet together. You can receive a maximum of 50% of the points for an assignment turned in late. Beginning of Class and Classwork: When you come into class, you will be expected to work on the daily Do Now at your desk. Failure to be in your desk working on your do now by the time the bell rings will constitute a late record which may affect your participation grade. Each day, we will roll two sixsided dice. Whenever we roll two sixes, we will immediately collect that days Do Now and grade it as a quiz. Exit Ticket Nearly every day we will end class with a summative exit ticketone allencompassing problem that will allow us to know whether you mastered that days objective(s) and are Quizzes/Exams Quizzes will be given weekly, and will sometimes be given without notice. Exams will be given upon the completion of each unit, always with at least two days notice. In addition, there will be a midterm (at the end of the second quarter) and a final exam (at the end of the fourth quarter). All classwork, homework, and exit tickets will be aligned to these assessments. For the midterm and final exam, you will be provided a review packet. TAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT! This is a policy in my classroom that I hope EVERYONE takes advantage of. For any quiz or test, if you get your score back and are NOT satisfied, come to a tutoring session before school, during lunch, or after school, then RETAKE that section of the test/quiz. Your new score will count, and you can do this as many times as youd like. One week AFTER I hand back the test or quiz, all scores are set in stone and cannot be changed.

Materials required for this course One threering binder (specifically for this course) thats > 1.5, with dividers (one for do nows, one for notes/classwork/homeworktwo total) and folders threehole lined paper graph paper 12 ruler no. 2 pencils & erasers Grading: 30% Unit Exams 20% Quizzes 15% Homework 10% Attendance/Participation 10% Classwork/Notebook Checks 10% Projects 5% Exit Tickets Course Goals/Covered Topics By the end of this course, students will be able to: Represent and/or use numbers in equivalent forms (e.g. integers, fractions, decimals, percentages square roots, and exponents) Apply number theory concepts to show relationships between real numbers in problem solving settings Use exponents, roots, and/or absolute values to solve problems Use estimation strategies in problemsolving situations Simplify expressions involving polynomials Write, solve, and/or graph linear equations using various methods Write, solve, and/or graph systems of linear equations using various methods Write, solve, and/or graph linear inequalities using various methods Analyze and/or use patterns or relations Interpret and/or use linear functions and their equations, graphs or tables Describe, compute, and/or use the rate of change (slope) of a line Analyze and/or interpret data on a scatter plot Use data displays in problemsolving settings and/or to make predictions Apply probability to practical situations CLASSROOM RULES & EXPECTATIONS: 1. RESPECT yourself, your classmates and the classroom (including, but not limited to, your teacher) with your words and actions; 2. Attend class regularly, arriving both on time and fully prepared; 3. Abide by all C______ High School rules and regulations (including, but not limited to, those that appear in the Handbook); 4. Maintain a safe learning environment; and 5. Take pride in all of your work. In my classroom, I will give my students a sense of power through the fair, reasonable and consistent application of these rules and expectations. It is my hope that all students will respect these rules; however, failure to do so will result in the following consequences: CONSEQUENCES: 1. Nonverbal cues (i.e., look, tapping on the desk, etc.)...THEN 2. Verbal warningTHEN 3. Teacher/student conferenceTHEN 4. Communication with Parent/GuardianTHEN

5. Appropriate Administrative Disciplinary Action (i.e., detention, suspension, etc.). After you and your family have read through and understand this syllabus thoroughly, please sign below and provide your contact information by 9/13/13: _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Student Name Student Signature _____________________________________ Student Email Address _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Parent Name Parent Signature _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Parent Email Address Evening Phone Number ______________________________________________________ Preferred means of communication