WELCOME TO Algebra 1
Scope and Sequence/ Course Overview
Course Description
Algebra 1 is a course designed to teach students the fundamental principles of real numbers, graphing, data and variable manipulations. Problem solving techniques, graphing calculator usage, and real-life applications will be emphasized. Through this course, students will enhance their problem solving, mathematical communication, and reasoning analysis.
Upon successful completion of this Algebra 1 course, the students will have learned all necessary content identified in the Louisiana State Common Core Algebra 1 Standards of Learning.
Course Objectives
Algebra I will cover a wide variety of topics this year, including:
Unit 1- Equations & Inequalities
Unit 2- Functions
Unit 3- Extensions of Linear Concepts
Unit 4- Exponents, Radicals, and polynomials
Unit 5- Quadratic Functions
Unit 6- Probability & Statistics
Materials
You should come to class each day with the following:
TI-84 Calculator, ruler, à 1.Bell Ringer , 2. Lessons & CW practice , 3 Vocabulary, 4. Exit ticket 5. Misc.)} 1 black pocket folders (Graded test/quizzes) , pencil pouch : {hand pencil sharpener, color pencils, pencils, red pens} 1 pack (500 count) copy paper, 1 pack expo dry erase markers, hand sanitizer,1 box Kleenex, baby wipes.
Algebra 1 is a course designed to teach students the fundamental principles of real numbers, graphing, data and variable manipulations. Problem solving techniques, graphing calculator usage, and real-life applications will be emphasized. Through this course, students will enhance their problem solving, mathematical communication, and reasoning analysis.
Upon successful completion of this Algebra 1 course, the students will have learned all necessary content identified in the Louisiana State Common Core Algebra 1 Standards of Learning.
Course Objectives
Algebra I will cover a wide variety of topics this year, including:
Unit 1- Equations & Inequalities
Unit 2- Functions
Unit 3- Extensions of Linear Concepts
Unit 4- Exponents, Radicals, and polynomials
Unit 5- Quadratic Functions
Unit 6- Probability & Statistics
Materials
You should come to class each day with the following:
TI-84 Calculator, ruler, à 1.Bell Ringer , 2. Lessons & CW practice , 3 Vocabulary, 4. Exit ticket 5. Misc.)} 1 black pocket folders (Graded test/quizzes) , pencil pouch : {hand pencil sharpener, color pencils, pencils, red pens} 1 pack (500 count) copy paper, 1 pack expo dry erase markers, hand sanitizer,1 box Kleenex, baby wipes.
Grading |
Edna Karr Grading Scale |
Minor:(CW/HW etc.) 40%
Major (Quiz/ test) 40% Finals/Exams 20% |
93-100 A
92-85 B 84-75 C 74-67 D 66 below F |
Download The Complete Syllabus For This Class, Read, Sign And Return
Students: You can download the Algebra I syllabus as a Word document. Please have your parents sign and return the parent letter.
algebra_1_syllabus_18-19.docx | |
File Size: | 145 kb |
File Type: | docx |