Foundations for Algebra

Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year

Instructor Information

Name: Phillip Odenz

Email: Phillip.Odenz@pgcps.org

Syllabus

Course Overview

Foundations for Algebra continues the trajectory towards a more formalized understanding of mathematics that occurs at the high school level. Students extend their understanding of rational numbers to develop an understanding of irrational numbers; connect ratio and proportional reasoning to lines and linear functions; define, evaluate, compare, and model with functions; build understanding of congruence and similarity; understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem; extend their understanding of statistics and probability by investigating patters of association in bivariate data. In addition to this, Foundations for Algebra students extend their understanding to additional high school mathematics topics. Students in Foundations for Algebra will have assignments that reflect the inherent rigor of honors level courses. Included will be long-term projects and problem-based assignments that offer students the opportunity to directly apply mathematics at a more complex level.

Supplies

Student Work-Product Expectations

Students are expected to show their work or justify their reasoning on all assignments and assessments, when appropriate. On some assignments, students will be asked to justify their reasoning or explain their thinking. Assignments that do not meet the required expectations will not receive credit. Additionally, the teacher may require students to explain or demonstrate knowledge evident on an assignment or assessment for that student to receive credit.

Cheating and Plagiarism

Dishonesty will not be tolerated. Each student at Accokeek Academy is expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity. Any form of cheating, plagiarism, and/or fraud on an assignment or exam will result in a failing grade and harsh disciplinary action.

Plagiarism is copying the language, structure, idea, and/or thought of another person and representing it as one’s own original work or using information obtained from printed or electronic sources that is not appropriately cited.

Please be aware that the use of technology to complete the primary task of an assignment is plagiarism. If you consistently demonstrate a high level of competence on classwork and independent assignments but fail to do so on assessments, you may be asked to complete part or all of the assignments under supervision.