9th Grade Algebra

Course Overview

A foundational mathematics course designed to develop students’ understanding of algebraic concepts and problem-solving skills. Students will learn to represent, analyze, and solve mathematical problems using equations, inequalities, functions, graphs, tables, and algebraic expressions.

Throughout the course, students will explore topics including real numbers, operations with polynomials, linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, functions, exponents, quadratic equations and functions, and data analysis. Students will also apply algebraic concepts to real-world situations and mathematical models.

Emphasis is placed on problem solving, mathematical reasoning, communication, and application. Students will develop the skills needed to interpret mathematical information, justify their solutions, use multiple strategies, and make connections between algebra and everyday life.

Ms. Tia’s Class Expectations

The school's policies will be followed in all areas. This is particularly true with cell phones. They are not allowed. Students will also be accountable for Academic Integrity in all their work.

Key Suggestions for Success in the Classroom

1. Always come prepared and have homework completed.
2. Ask questions.
3. Stay on task.
4. Take notes and keep an organized notebook.
5. Participate regularly during classroom discussions
6. Review and be prepared for tests.

7. STUDY DAILY!!!

Grading Distribution
Your grades will reflect a weighted distribution according to the following categories.
Test - 60%

Quiz - 20%

CW - 10%

HW - 10%

I will be using the school’s grading scale.
A = 90 - 100% B = 80 – 89% C = 70 – 79% D = 60 – 69% F = <60%

I do not grade on a curve; grades may be rounded up at the teacher’s discretion.

Homework/Classwork
Homework should be done and turned in on time. We will check it on the due date and discuss any issues that students are having. LATE WORK will NOT be accepted. Emergencies will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

Participation in class is a MUST!!! It helps build confidence and fosters academic discussions.

All handouts and returned work should be kept in a class notebook. Students are responsible for keeping the work to verify that the work was turned in.

Academic Honesty:
Work should be that of the student and not copied from any other sources. Any such action can result in a referral to the office for further review and possible additional disciplinary action.

Working together is fine but each student must write out their own work and be able to explain their solution.

Cheating includes:

Copying, texting, emailing, or in any way duplicating assignments that are turned in, wholly or in part, as original work.
Sharing or receiving quiz and test questions from others.
Gathering answers from websites for questions on worksheets, in textbooks, or other assignments.
Exchanging assignments with other students, either handwritten or computer generated, whether you believe they will be copied or not.
Using any form of test aid, formula sheets, etc. during tests or quizzes without the express permission of the instructor.
Giving or receiving answers during tests of quizzes.
Taking credit for group work when you have not contributed an equal or appropriate share toward the final result.

Make up Policy
It is the student’s responsibility to make up notes, homework, quizzes, projects and tests. I will work with the student to help and schedule any tests/quizzes. However, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange the make-up time and ask for any handouts. Normal policy will be one extra day for each day missed. If the student fails to make up the work on the assigned date, a score of zero will be recorded.

Supplies

3 Ring Binder w/ notebook paper
Notebook
Pencils
Red Pen
Computer/Tablet
Scientific Calculator

Computers/Electronic Devices
Students will NOT be allowed to take class notes on the devices. Students will need to access worksheets, and take quizzes and tests on their devices. Some textbooks will also be in a digital format. Student's devices should have internet capabilities. Students will need to complete a school technology usage form. This should be provided the first day of classes. Students’ that are off-task while using the technology will have the technology taken away for a period of time and parents will be contacted. Examples of off-task behavior include, but are not limited to games, social media, responding to personal emails, chatting with students or others, etc.

Classroom Expectations
Be Polite: Appropriate behavior is expected in class.

Be Prompt: Students should be in their assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings.

Be Prepared: Bring all assignments and supplies each day.

School policies on cell phones and dress code will be strictly enforced.

Weekly Agendas

Week of October 19 - October 23

Monday – CW: Review for Chapter 1 Test

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Prepare for Chapter 1 Test

Tuesday - CW: Review for Chapter 1 Test

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Prepare for Chapter 1 Test

Wednesday – CW: Chapter 1 Test

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Thursday CW: Middle/ High School Fieldtrips
HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Friday CW: Parent-Teacher Conferences

NO regular classes

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Week of October 12 - October 16

Monday – CW: No School - Constitution Day

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Tuesday CW: Equations Review

Solve and Verify Equations

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Complete CW

Wednesday – CW: Go over hw

Notes on Relations

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pgs 43 - 45: #'s 2 - 36 (even)

Thursday CW: Go over hw

Notes on Functions

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pgs 51 - 53: #'s 2 - 48 (even)

Friday CW: Go over hw

Notes on Interpreting Graphs of Functions

pgs 59 - 61: #'s 1 - 17 (all)

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Week of September 28 - October 2

Monday – CW: Order of Operations Practice Sheet

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Complete CW

Tuesday CW: Notes on Distributive Property

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pages 27 -28: #'s 2 - 54 (even)

Wednesday – CW: Go over hw

Notes on Equations

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pages 36 - 37: #'s 2 - 56 (even)

- due Friday (10/2)

Thursday CW: Notes on Equations

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pages 36 - 37: #'s 2 - 56 (even)

- due Friday (10/2)

Friday CW: Go over HW

Quiz: 1.4 - 1.6

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Week of September 21 - September 25

Monday – CW: Notes on Variables and Expressions

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pages 7 -8: #'s 2 - 36 (even)

Tuesday CW: Go over HW

Notes on Order of Operation

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pages 12 -14:: #'s 2 - 58 (even)

Wednesday – CW: Go over hw

Notes on Properties of Numbers

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pages 19 - 20: #'s 2 - 50 (even)

Thursday CW: Go over HW

Notes on Distributive Property

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pages 29 - 30: #'s 2 - 54 (even)

Friday CW: Go over HW

Quiz: 1.1 - 1.4

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Week of September 14 - September 18

Monday – CW: Notes on 0.11: Simple Probability and Odds

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

P36: #'s 1 - 22 (all)

Tuesday CW: Go over HW

Notes on 0.12: Measures of Center, Variability and Position

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

P39 - P40: #'s 1 - 18 (all)

Wednesday – CW: Go over hw

Notes on 0.13 Representing Data

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

P45 - P46: #'s 1 - 14 (all)

Thursday CW: Go over HW

Review Chapter 0

worksheet (Answers)

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Study for Test

Friday CW: Turn in worksheet

Chapter 0 Test

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Week of September 7 - September 11

Monday – CW: Go over Hw

Quiz on Lessons 0.5 - 0.7

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Tuesday CW: Lesson 0.8 - Area

pages p28: #'s 1 -23 (all)

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

finish cw

Wednesday – CW: Go over hw

Notes on 0.9 - Volume

pg P30: #'s 1 - 19 (all)

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Thursday CW: Go over HW

Notes on 0.10 - Surface Are
HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pg P32: #'s 1 - 18 (all)

Friday CW: Go over Hw

Quiz on Lessons 0.8 - 0.10

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Week of August 31 - September 4

Monday – CW: Severe Weather Day - No School

Tuesday CW: Lesson 0.5 - Multiplying and Dividing Rational Number

pages p19: #'s 2 - 42 (even) and 43 - 47 (all)

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

finish cw

Wednesday – CW: Go over hw

Notes on 0.6- The Percent Proportion

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pg P21 - P22: #'s 1 - 30 (all)

Thursday CW: Go over HW

Notes on 0.7 - Perimeter
HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pg P25: #'s 1 - 20 (all)

Friday CW: Go over Hw

Quiz on Lessons 0.5 - 0.7

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Week of August 24 - 28

Monday – CW: Complete Prior Knowledge Assessment

HW: Get Syllabus signed (Due NLT Monday (8/24))

Cover textbook (Due NLT: Monday (8/24))

Tuesday CW: Notes on Lesson 0-2: Real Numbers

HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pg 10: #'s 1 - 35, all

Wednesday – CW: Go over HW

Notes on Lesson 0.3: Operations with Integers
HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pg 12: #'s 1 - 23, all

Thursday CW: Go over HW

Notes on Lesson 0.4: Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers
HW: Study class notes (15 min)

pg 16: #'s 2 - 40, even

Friday CW: Go over HW

Quiz on 0.2 - 0.4
HW: Study class notes (15 min)

Week of August 19 - 21

Wednesday – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (YAYYYYYY!!!)

CW: Course description and objectives

Syllabus
HW: Get Syllabus signed (Due NLT Monday (8/24)

Thursday CW: Issue Textbook

Order of Operation Review

HW: Get Syllabus signed (Due NLT Monday (8/24))

Complete Order of Operation Review

Cover textbook (Due NLT: Monday (8/24))

Friday CW: Prior Knowledge Assessment

HW: Get Syllabus signed (Due NLT Monday (8/24))

Cover textbook (Due NLT: Monday (8/24))

Algebra_1_Chapter_0_Cumulative_Review_Answer_Key.pdf