Transition Math Syllabus

Teacher: Mrs. Pinder Email: [email protected] Book: Algebra 1 – Glencoe Mathematics

Course Expectations: This course is designed to prepare you for the next level of math. You will build on your previous knowledge of Algebra I. Throughout the semester, I expect you to gain knowledge and understanding in Algebra I to help you excel on the ACT tests as well as prepare you for upper mathematics classes.

Topics Covered:

Rules of Exponents (A-SSE.1, R-RN.1, A-APR.1) (Weeks 1-3) ● Multiplying Monomials 8-1 ● Dividing Monomials 8-2 ● Scientific Notation 8-3 ● Polynomials 8-4 ● Adding and Subtracting Polynomials 8-5 ● Multiplying a Polynomial by a Monomial 8-6 ● Multiplying Polynomials 8-7 ● Special Products 8-8

Factoring (A-SSE.2) (Weeks 4 & 5) ● Factors ad Greatest Common Factors 9-1 ● Factoring Using the Distributive Property 9-2 ● Factoring Trinomials 9-3 ● Factoring Trinomials extended.. 9-4 ● Factoring Differences of Squares 9-5 ● Perfect Squares and Factoring ` 9-6

Functions (A-REI.11, F-LE.1 & .3, F-IF.1, .2, & .7) (Week 6 & 7) ● Functions 4-6 ● Domain and Range (Interval notation) ● Graphing Square Root Functions ● Graphing Absolute Value Functions ● Exponential Functions 10-5 ● Growth and Decay 10-6

Quadratics (F-IF.8, A-SSE.3, A-REI.4 ) (Weeks 8-10) ● Simplifying Radical Expressions 11-1 ● Operations with Radical Expressions 11-2 ● Graphing Quadratic Functions 10-1 ● Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring ● Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square 10-3 ● Solving Quadratic Equations by Using the Quadratic Formula 10-4 ● Radical Equations 11-3 Rational Expressions and Equations (A-REI.1, A-APR.6 & .7) (Weeks 11-13) ● Slope and Direct Variation 5-2 ● Inverse Variation 12-1 ● Rational Expressions 12-2 ● Multiplying Rational Expressions 12-3 ● Dividing Rational Expressions 12-4 ● Dividing Polynomials 12-5 ● Rational Expressions with Like Denominators 12-6 ● Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators 12-7 ● Mixed Expressions and Complex Fractions 12-8 ● Solving Rational Equations 12-9

Statistics (S-ID.1-.3 & .7, S-IC.3) (Weeks 14-15) ● Sampling and Bias 13-1 ● Introduction to Matrices 13-2 ● Histograms 13-3 ● Measures of Variation 13-4 ● Box-and-Whisker Plots 13-5

Probability (S-CP.1-.9) (Weeks 16-17) ● Counting Outcomes 14-1 ● Permutations and Combinations 14-2 ● Probability of Compound Events 14-3 ● Probability Distributions 14-4 ● Probability Simulations 14-5

* Final during Week 18

Materials Required: 1) Book 2) Paper 3) Pencils (no pens) 4) Scientific Calculator 5) Folder

Notes: Each student is required to take notes for each class. These notes will help you to prepare for upcoming assignments and tests. Students will keep their notes in their math folder.

Folder: Each student is required to keep a math folder. All material must be kept in this folder (Homework, Quizzes, and Tests)

Homework: Homework will be given most nights. It is in the best interest of the student to do the assigned problems each night. These problems will help prepare you for the tests. Tests and Quizzes: Tests will be given after every chapter or unit. They will be worth more points than homework and quizzes and they should be taken very seriously. Quizzes will be given periodically to check the students’ understanding of the present concepts.

Projects or Activity: I may assign a project or an activity that must be completed by a certain time. I will first explain the project or activity and then give a rubric as to how you will be graded on it. Projects or activities can be a fun way to learn a concept and they help bring the student out from behind all of the note taking and assignment problems.

Grading:

A = 95-100 C = 77-82 A- = 93-94 C- = 75-76 B+ = 91-92 D+ = 73-74 B = 87-90 D = 67-72 B- = 85-86 D- = 65-66 C+ = 83-84 F = Below 65

Rules: 1) Respect everyone and their property 2) Bring all materials to class 3) Be in seat and prepared for class when bell rings 4) No food is permitted. No Open Containers for drinks 5) When the teacher is talking, the students are quiet!

Consequences: 1) Warning 2) Student-Teacher conference 3) Parent Notification 4) Principals Office

General Notes: ● Come into class and get out your homework and be ready to start the day ● Purses and bookbags must be kept on the floor by the desk. ● If a student is absent for any reason it is their responsibility to make up the missing work and to get the notes from the lessons that they missed ● If a student does not understand something, ASK!!