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Algebra I Syllabus

Last updated August 28th, 2011 at 2:19 p.m.

Algebra I: Glenco Mathematics Illinois Edition

General Description: Algebra 1 is the first in Math that lays the foundation for virtually all of the higher mathematics. It includes expressions and equations involving variables graphing linear and quadratics equations and inequalities, and the applications of exponents, radicals and systems of equations in business, science, engineering and statistics. The students will be introduced to the scientific calculator. The activities targets Illinois Standards 6 – 10, concentrating heavily on goals six and eight.
 

Objectives:

 1.      Students will be able to represent order and compare   numbers, including integers, rational numbers and irrational numbers (6A).

2.      Students will be able to apply number theory concepts to the solutions of problems (6B/6C).

3.      Students will be able to solve number sentences of word problems including ratios and proportions (6D).

4.      Students will be able to simplify expressions containing integers using the field properties and order of operations (6A).

5.      Students will be able to compute and approximate using rational and irrational numbers (6B).

6.      Students will be able to use exponential and scientific notation, absolute value and properties of operations (6A).

7.      Students will be able to use formulas to change units in measurement (7A/7C).

8.      Students will be able to solve problems involving linear equations and inequalities and systems of linear equations (8C/8D).

9.      Students will be able to solve and apply quadratic equations (8C/8D).

10.  Students will be able to apply connections between graphs, equations and table of values (8B).

11.  Students will be able to calculate interpret and use measure of central tendency and dispersion. (10A).

12.  Students will be able to use data to estimate the probability of future events (10C).

13.  Students will be able to use graphing calculators to display data (8B).

 Outline:

            Chapter 1        Expressions and Equations

            Chapter 2        Real Numbers

            Chapter 3        Solving Linear Equations

            Chapter 4        Graphing Relations and Functions

            Chapter 5        Analyzing Linear Equations

            Chapter 6        Solving Linear Inequalities

            Chapter 7        Solving Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

            Chapter 8        Polynomials

            Chapter 9        Factoring

            Chapter 10      Quadratic and Exponential Functions

            Chapter 11      Radical Expressions

            Chapter 12      Rational Expressions and Equations

            Chapter 13      Statistics

 

Homework: Overnight assignments are due at the beginning of the next day class period. Absent students will turn in work the day after their return. Each day’s assignments will be left on the teacher’s voice mail.

Class Rules: Everyone receives the classroom rules on the first day of school to keep in their notebooks. Notebooks will be collected periodically and checked for the rules. The class will follow the school-wide final exam policy.

Materials: Students should bring the following materials to class each day:

Textbook Notebook Pencil Calculator-not required but strongly recommended Graph Paper

Grading Policy: The district grading scale wil be used in this class. The grade will be determined in the following manner: Homework: 20% Notebook: 20% Classroom Participation 20% Test and Quizzes 40%

Prerequisite Course: Pres Algebra or 8th Grade Math Follow up Courses: Geometry and Algebra II

 

Algebra Overview

  • Seeing Structure in Expressions

    • Interpret the structure of expressions
    • Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems

  • Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Functions

    • Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials
    • Understand the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials
    • Use polynomial identities to solve problems
    • Rewrite rational functions

  • Creating Equations

    • Create equations that describe numbers or relationships

  • Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities

    • Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning
    • Solve equations and inequalities in one variable
    • Solve systems of equations
    • Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically

  • Mathematical Practices

    1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
    2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
    3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
    4. Model with mathematics.
    5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
    6. Attend to precision.
    7. Look for and make use of structure.
    8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.