Algebra IB Syllabus and Rules
August 20, 2010
McLouth Middle/High School
Mathematics
Algebra IB Syllabus
Instructor: Mrs. Booth Room 169
Email booths@mclouth.org
Planning time: Gold Block 1 8:10-9:42
Course Credit: 1 Unit
Textbook: Holt Algebra 1
Resources Used: Algebra Blocks
Algebra with Pizzazz
Supplies Needed: Paper
Graph paper
Pencils for daily work
Scientific Calculator
Course Description: In this course the student will refine and extend mathematics skills with the introduction of Algebra 1. The study of algebra is designed to develop higher level problem solving, mental discipline, responsibility, and organizational skills through every day application.
Course Outline:
1st Quarter
• Chapter 1 The Language and Tools of Algebra
• Chapter 2 Equations and Formulas, Proportion and Percent
2nd Quarter
• Chapter 3 Inequalities
• Chapter 4 Function Concepts
3rd Quarter
• Chapter 5 Linear Functions
• Chapter 6 Systems of Equations
4th Quarter
• Chapter 7 Exponents and Polynomials
• Applications
Course Assessment: Your grade will calculated by weighted grades. Successfully completed daily assignments will receive 10 points. No late assignments will be accepted. Semester grades will be calculated using daily assignments 40% quizzes and chapter tests 50%, and Semester Final 10% of your semester grade. The grading scale is outlined in the student handbook.
Classroom Rules:
• Be seated and quiet when the tardy bell rings. Tardy students will receive a detention.
• Bring all required materials to class.
• Follow all school policies.
• Comply with all reasonable requests.
• Treat everyone with respect.
• No book bags, purses, or coats.
• No food or drink.
• Two “emergency” bathroom passes will be allowed per quarter.
Group Work: We will frequently be working in groups in Algebra. Working in cooperative groups allows students to learn important communication skills and to improve problem-solving abilities. Students working together can get immediate help from others in their group and also have the opportunity to teach skills to others. Brain research shows that students retain only 10% of what they hear, 45% of what they do, but 85% of what they teach. Cooperative learning groups allow students to teach, and thus remember more of what they learn. Here are some special behavior expectations for cooperative groups:
• All students have the obligation to help others in their group and to ask their group for help when they need it.
• Talk only to students within your own group.
• Always be polite.
• Use “arm length voices”.
• Stay on task.
• Do not talk when the teacher is presenting information to the class.
• Group work will be limited to problem solving exercises and homework. Quizzes and tests will be done individually.
