Alexander High School Mrs. Brooke Jaye Algebra I 2017-2018 jayemath.wordpress.com
Course Description:
The fundamental purpose of Algebra I is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the
middle grades. Algebra I is organized into units that deepen understanding of linear, quadratic, and
exponential functions. This course also allows students to compare and contrast linear, quadratic, and
exponential functions.Students will gain a deeper understanding of such concepts as domain and range,
intercepts, increasing/decreasing, relative maximum/minimum, symmetry, end behavior, and the
effect of function parameters. Students will also understand how models fit data and will compare data
sets. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout this course and, together with the content
standards, ensure that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject.
Georgia Performance Standards:
Alexander’s Website:
Anticipated Classroom Format:
Behavior: Each student should:
1. Be respectful and cooperative to the teacher and classmates.
2. Be ready to work.
3. Have a pencil, paper, notebook, textbook, and homework out at the beginning of class working on the
question of the day.
4. Follow school rules stated in the school handbook.
Misconduct will be handled in the following way:
1. Warning
2. Discussion with the teacher and/or detention.
3. Contact parent/guardian and/or detention.
4. Discipline referral to the office
Performance: Everyone is required to attend class and participate daily. The more you participate in class, the more likely you are to understand the material we are covering. Each student is also required to follow directions and be alert at all times.
Tardy Policy: We have a school-wide policy on tardies. For first period, after 6,10,15 tardies you are written up to the office. For second through eighth period, we follow the school tardy policy.
Nuisance Item Policy (cell phones, iPods, etc):
Cell phones, iPods, etc. should not be used during class. If the policy is violated, the student will receive a discipline referral for insubordination.
Assessment/Evaluations/Required Student Products:
Daily: On most days, you will be assigned classwork that will sometimes need to be completed for homework.
Quizzes & Tests: Throughout the course, we will have quizzes or tests over each unit.
Make-up work: When work is missed due to an excused absence, all missed assignments are due within one week of your return. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed and get assignments to me in a timely fashion. All assignments are posted on the class blog.
Grading Plan: Grading Scale:
Tests30%90-100A
Quizzes25%80-89B
Daily 25% 71-79C
EOC20% 70D
≤69F
Strategies for Student Learning:
Learning-Focused Strategies are research-proven strategies that have a strong effect on student achievement; therefore, in each math class, students will
·Preview new class topics to accelerate learning
·Learn through use of Collaborative Pairs, Guided Practice, and Graphic Organizers
·Learn through thinking skills activities such as compare/contrast, classifying, induction, deduction, and error
analysis.
·Take notes and summarize new information
·Be able to answer Essential Question(s) at the end of each lesson
·Complete homework/practice
·Represent ideas in nonlinguistic manners
·Learn cooperatively
The teacher is involved in each Learning-Focused strategy and will also prioritize the curriculum, review for mastery, reinforce effort, and provide recognition
Academic Honesty:
At Alexander High School, the student is urged to seek truth and beauty in and for themselves, as well as skills needed for a productive life. Academic honesty is essential in preserving one's own integrity, the integrity of the school, and in gaining a true education. The Alexander High School student pledges not to lie, cheat, or steal in the pursuit of his or her studies and is encouraged to report those who do. Improper academic conduct on the part of the student shall be interpreted to mean the obtaining and using of information during an examination, classwork or homework by means other than those permitted by the teacher, including the supplying of such information to other students.
Resources:
Jayemath.wordpress.com
Khanmath.com
Perfection Learning: Algebra 1 Textbook
Calculator Policy:
A graphing calculator is required to be successful in this course. You are encouraged to obtain your own graphing calculator to use on homework assignments. Classroom calculators MAY NOT be taken out of the classroom or checked out for home use. We will discuss websites and Apps that may be useful for students who do not have a graphing calculator at home.
Parent Note
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please contact me via e-mail at or leave me a message on my school voice mail at 770-651-6148 and I will return your call.Thanks for your support. I look forward to working with your son or daughter this semester.