Syllabus

Course Description

This course is designed to prepare students to succeed in Algebra 1.  It will give them a firm basis to build off of in the high school math courses.  This class will introduce or review the following topics:  measurement, number sense (positive, negative, decimal, and numbers and fractional operations), ratios, proportions, percents, variables, solving equations, problem solving, graphing, probability, and more. Students are in an accelerated math program to prepare them for taking Algebra 1 in 8th grade.

Class Text 

• Big Ideas Math Red Accelerated Book, Big Ideas Learning, LLC

        All textbooks MUST be covered (Book Socks are not allowed)

Materials Needed 

• Go to Class Supplies Page

Grading

• Major Grades - 60%

  • Tests, Quizzes, and Major Assignments

• Minor Grades - 40%

  • Pre-tests, Practice tests, and Daily Assignments 

Expectations for this class

• Believe in yourselves and be willing to do your best. (you know more than you realize)

• Actively participate in class, such as answering questions and taking notes.

• Be willing to make mistakes, many times the best way to learn is by trial and error.

  • Correct mistakes by the accepted guidelines.

• Turn in all assignments on time.  Late assignments grades are deducted as follows:

  •  1 day - 10%

  • 2 days - 20%

  • 3 days - 30%

  • 4+ days - late work may not be accepted for credit.

 (If there are extenuating circumstances, I will address that on a case by case basis - students will need to meet with me to discuss the situation)   

• Assignments which are missing will be marked with “/” and assignments not turned in after 4 days will be marked as “0”. If you look on Jupiter and the assignment has a “0” it is past the deadline to be accepted as late. Also, assignments marked “abs” means the student was absent on the due date and needs to be made up ASAP. Please see the student handbook for more information on making up absent work.

• This is a fast-paced class. Missing a homework or a day or two of instruction will be difficult to make up. Please plan accordingly.

• IXL assignments in a timely manner.

Timeline

• First Quarter:

  • Chapter 1- Integers

  • Chapter 2- Rational Numbers

  • Chapter 3- Expressions and Equations and additional topics 1,2, and 3

  • Chapter 4- Inequalities

• Second Quarter: 

  • Chapter 5- Ratios and Proportions

  • Chapter 6- Percents

  • Chapter 7- Constructions and Scale Drawings

• Christmas Break

  • Chapter 8- Circles and Area

• Third Quarter: 

  • Chapter 9- Surface Area and Volume

  • Chapter 10- Probability and Statistics

  • Chapter 11- Transformations

  • Chapter 12- Angles and Triangles

• Fourth Quarter:

  • Chapter 13- Graphing and Writing Linear Equations

  • Chapter 14- Real Numbers and the Pythagorean Theorem

  • Chapter 16- Exponents and Scientific Notation

Class Rules

• Respect all people and property

• Speak English Only

• Use the bathroom before or after class

• Be prepared for class

  • Assignments needs to be completed before class begins

• Do not work on “other” work in class during class time (without permission)

• Do your own work: “Sharing answers” will not be tolerated

  • Working together is ok, but just copying answers without doing the work will result in a zero for both students. 

• No chewing gum, food or canned/carton drinks (PET bottles ok)

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13