Course description:

The Algebra mathematics curriculum follows the NYS common core standards and strengthens students’ conceptual understanding of problems and mathematical reasoning in solving problems.  Facility with these topics is especially important for students intending to continue in the accelerated mathematics program.

 Topics Covered This Year:

 (1) a review of pre-requisites from accelerated 7th math

(2) expressions, equations, and functions

(3) linear equations

(4) linear functions

(5) equations of linear functions

(6) linear inequalities

(7) systems of linear equations and inequalities

(8) exponents & exponential functions

(9) quadratic functions and equations

(10) radical function

(11) rational functions

(12) statistics & probability.

Grading policy:

• Homework and Graded Work (35%) - Homework is assigned and checked on a daily basis.  The student will earn a 100% if it is completed and a 0% if not.  Graded assignments include but are not limited to: spiral reviews, collected classwork, assigned graded homework, bellringers, etc.  A graded assignment will count twice in this section.

• Tests/Projects/Quizzes (65%) - Since I am including all forms of assessments in the same percentage, each is weighted differently.

  • Quizzes - Count once.  Students will have the opportunity to correct quizzes for half the points back. Students should utilize their notes or see me for help with corrections.  Students will be provided with a week to do their corrections.

  • Tests - Count twice.  Students will not be allowed to do corrections.

  • Projects - Count Twice.

Atendance policy:

• If a student is absent, he/she is responsible for contacting me for missed work.  Students will have a few days to turn in missing work to me (I understand that my class may not be the only class they missed while they were out).