IMPORTANT INFORMATION

*It is important you obtain your own scientific calculator that has these functions : log, √, !, cos, sin, tan, yx, nCr, and nPr, You will not be allowed to use a calculator until notified.

*Bring your own notebook, assignment, and pencil to class everyday. Assignments, quizzes, and tests must be written in pencil. You must use graph paper for the graphs. You may use ink to write notes. Notes that include graphs may be written on lined paper.

*Your book is available on-line. Information will be provided on Mr. Friedlander’s web site on how to access your book. Students who have the necessary computer time at home may opt not to have a book checked out to them. Books will be available in class to work on assignments.

*Do not get behind. We will move very quickly at times. If you need help, get it! Use all of the resources at your disposal : your friends, former students, your teacher, your siblings, a Mu Alpha Theta student, and homework centers. Cheating, however, is not an option. Ask questions when necessary.

TEXTBOOK

Textbook :Algebra I; Charles, Hall, Kennedy, et. al.; Pearson; © 2015; ISBN #978-0-13-328314-3

SUPPLIES NEEDED

Folder, pencils, scientific calculator, 6-inch straight-edge, graph paper (quartile or quadrille), notebook paper. Graph paper is available to print on Mr. Friedlander’s web site.

GOOD LUCK and HAVE A GREAT YEAR!

1ST QUARTER

-Baseline Test

-Basic Skills

-Variables and Expressions

-Order of Operations

-Real Numbers and the Number Line

-Properties of Real Numbers

-Rational and Irrational Numbers

-Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Real Numbers

-The Distributive Property

-Equations and Inequalities

-One Step

-Multiple Step

-Variables on Both Sides

-Compound Inequalities

-Absolute Value

-Patterns, Equations, and Graphs

-Ratios, Rates, and Conversions

-Solving Proportions

-Proportions and Similar Figures

-Literal Equations

-Percents

2ND QUARTER

-Cartesian Cartoons

-Rate of Change and Slope

-Direct Variation

-Slope-Intercept Form

-Point-Slope Form

-Standard Form

-Graphing Lines from Various Linear Forms

-Linear Inequalities

-Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

-Graphing Absolute Value Functions

-Systems of Linear Equations

-Solve by Graphing

-Solve by Substitution

-Solve by Elimination

-Word Problems

-Systems of Linear Inequalities

-Writing a Function Rule

-Formalizing Relations and Functions

-Parent Graphs (move graphs horizontally)

-Using Graphs to Relate to Functions

-Patterns and Linear and Non-Linear Functions

-Graphing a Rule Function

-Arithmetic Sequences

3RD QUARTER

-Zero and Negative Exponents

-Multiplying Powers with the Same Base

-More Multiplication Properties of Exponents

-Division Properties of Exponents

-Rational Exponents and Radicals

-Exponential Functions

-Exponential Growth and Decay

-Geometric Sequences

-Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

-Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

-Multiplying and Factoring

-Multiplying Binomials

-Multiplying Special Cases

-Factoring

-x2 + bx + c

-ax2 + bx + c

-Special Cases

-By Grouping

-Simplifying Radicals

-Operations with Radical Expressions

-Solving Radical Equations

4TH QUARTER

-Quadratic Graphs and Their Properties

-Quadratic Functions

-Solving Quadratic Equations

-Using the graphing calculator

-By Factoring

-Completing the Square

-The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant

-Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models

-Frequency Charts and Histograms

-Measures of Central Tendencies and Dispersion

-Scatter Plots and Trend Lines

-Box and Whisker Plots

-Samples and Surveys

-Inverse Variation

-Graphing Rational Functions

-Graphing Square Root Functions

-End of Course Exam

-Sets

-Rational Expressions

-Consumer Topics

-Optional Topics

-Complex Numbers

-Quadratic Equations and Complex Numbers

-Using the Graphing Calculator