Western Mennonite School Course: Algebra I Instructor: Dave Chambers
2012-2013 High School
Overview: To Learn The Basics of Algebra. Learn where the student can use Algebra and put it to work for them. To reinforce the basics of Mathematics. To build a foundation for the student of the following modalities: Equations, Real Numbers, Graphing, Inequalities, Exponents, Quadratic Equations, plus more. Course Goals: That the student will have an understanding of basic Algebra to allow them to achieve success in future Mathematic classes. Course Material: Provided by School: Text book- Algebra 1 Provided by student: Scientific or Graphing Calculator, ruler, protractor, graph paper, college paper, pencil/pen, colored pencils, dry erase pen Course Content: Connections to Algebra Variables in Algebra Exponents and Powers Order of operations Equations and Inequalities Exploring Data: Tables and Graphs Introduction to Functions Properties of Real Numbers The Real Number Line Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers The Distributive Property Probability and Odds Solving Linear Equations Solving Equations Using Addition and Subtraction Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division Solving Using Multi-Step Solving with Variables on Both Sides Solving with Decimals Formulas and Functions Rates, Ratios, and Percents Graphing Linear Equations and Functions Coordinates and Scatter Plots Graphing Linear Equations Quick Graphs using Intercepts Slope of a Line Quick Graphs Using Slope-Intercept Form Solving Linear Equations Using Graphs Writing Linear Equations Writing Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form Writing Linear Equations given the Slope and a Point Writing Linear Equations given Two Points Point-Slope Form of a Linear Equation Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities Solving One-Step Linear Inequalities Solving Compound Inequalities Solving Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities
Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables Using Mean, Mode and Median Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities Solving Linear Systems by Graphing Solving by use of Substitution Solving by use of Linear Combinations Applications of Linear Systems Exponents and Functions Multiplication Properties of Exponents Zero and Negative Exponents Scientific Notation Quadratic Equations and Functions Square Roots Using Quadratic Formula Graphing Quadratic Equations Graphing Quadratic Inequalities Polynomials and Factoring Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying Polynomials Special Products of Polynomials Factoring x2 + bx + c
Assessment: 6 weeks grading period: 40% of grade from Chapter tests 35% of grade from Homework/Class participation 20% of grade from Quizzes 5% of grade from chapter reviews Semester Grading period: Each 6 weeks grade = 30% total of 90% Semester final exam = 10% 90% + = 80% - 89% = 70% - 79% = 50% - 69% = Below 50% =
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Rules and Behavior Expectations: 1) Glorify God in ALL things you do 2) Respect your parents, teachers/staff, schoolmates, and respect yourself 3) Learning can be fun if you let it Contact Information: Email: Dchambers@westernmennoniteschool.org School phone: (503) 363-2000 ext: 245 Home phone: (503) 269-1733 We have read the course syllabus, and understand its contents and requirements. Student signature ____________________________________ Date ____________________________ Parent/Guardian signature ______________________________ Date ____________________________ Phone Number: _____________________ Email: ___________________________________________