A. W. Brown Leadership Academy

A. W. Brown Leadership Academy Pre-AP Algebra 1 Syllabus Fall 2017 – Spring 2018

Instructor: Ms. Brittany Mossige (Simmons) Prerequisite: Pre-AP Math 7 or qualifying scores Course Title: Pre - AP Algebra 1 Room: 413 Email Address: [email protected] Planning Period: TBA Tutoring: TBA

Course Description: The primary focus for students in this course is developing logical reasoning by making and justifying generalizations based on their experiences with fundamental algebraic concepts, especially functional relationships and problem solving in real situations. Linear and quadratic functional relationships are examined in a variety of problem situations, and these functions form the basis for the study of equations and the development of algebraic skills. Students use a variety of representations (concrete, numerical, algorithmic, graphical) and tools as well as having regular access to technology that allows function plotting, coordinate graphing, algebraic analysis, and computation. At an honors or PreAP level, this course addresses the essential knowledge and skills for first-year algebra at greater depth with a broader scope and a faster pace along with higher expectations for student performance. This course is designed to prepare students for an advanced placement (AP) mathematics course in high school.

Textbook: Algebra 1 McGaw Hill Math 8 STAAR Exam: May 7, 2017 (tentative) Supplies: * Students will be responsible for keeping their supplies in their pencil box for ALL Classes! ^ Must bring to ALGEBRA 1 class daily!

 Pencil Box/Shoe box  Red Ink Pens*  3 – inch binder (any color) with  Colored Pencils/Crayons* pockets*  Markers*  Black/Blue Pens*  Dry Erase Markers (small)*  Glue Sticks*  Highlighters*  Pencils*  Dividers with Pockets  Pencil Sharpener*  Notebook Paper^  Erasers*  Graph Paper^  Scissors*  3 folders (Red/Green/ and Blue)  Composition Notebook^ Holes & Pockets^  Grading Policy: 50% Assessments ~ 40% Classwork and Class Participation ~ 10% Homework 

 Instructional/ Unit 1 Linear Expressions, Equations and Inequalities 1st Six Weeks  TEKS/EOC Unit 2 Introduction to functions 1st Six Weeks  Topics: Unit 3 Investigation of Linear Functions and Inequalities 2nd Six Weeks  Unit 4 Application of Linear Functions 2nd Six Weeks

 Unit 5 System of Linear equations and inequalities 3rd Six Weeks

 Unit 6 Laws of exponents, expressions and factoring 3rd Six Weeks  Unit 7 Quadratic equations 4th Six Weeks

 Unit 8 Investigation and Application of Quadratic Functions 4th Six Weeks

 Unit 9 Investigation and application of exponential functions 5th Six Weeks  Unit 10 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences 5th Six Weeks  Unit 11 Making Connections 6th Six Weeks  Unit 12 Making Connections 6th Six Weeks

 Strategies: √ Whole group/Individual instruction √ Manipulatives  √ 5E Instructional model √ Educational technology  √ Paired instruction/Peer Tutoring √ Real world Applications  √ Small group instruction √ Multiple resources  √ Student and class profiling √ Individual/Small Group Exploration     Student √ Word wall projects √ Interactive EOC activities  Activities: √ Interactive algebra activities √ Exploring the graphing calculator  √ TI NSpire Activities √ Class Competitions   Assessments: √ Oral √ Group √ Informal √Short Answer Questions  √ Written √ Individual √ Formal 

 Absences/Make-up Work:  Make-up work is available only to students who have been absent.  Work assigned prior to the student’s absence will be considered late if it is not turned in at the beginning of class on the day the student returns to school.  A student returning from an absence will have one to three school days (depending on the assignment) to make up his/her work.  Late Assignments:  Assignments not turned in on the due date will be considered late.  Late assignments will be deducted 30 points. 

 Student √ Enter the classroom before the tardy bell rings.  Expectations/ √ Attend class daily.  Standards: √ Maintain a positive and receptive attitude toward learning.  √ Bring all supplies & textbook daily.  √ Maintain an organized interactive notebook.  √ Respect yourself, your peers and the teacher at all times.  √ Complete all assignments in a timely fashion on or before the due date.  √ Show pride in your work by writing neatly and legibly.   Classroom √ Take care of all personal business before or after class.  Rules: √ Food and drinks are not allowed.  √ ALL electronic devices are not allowed–unless instructed by teacher. They will be confiscated  √ Profanity, lewd remarks and racial slurs are unacceptable. 

 Teacher/Parent Communication  Please read and discuss this material with your son/daughter. It is very important to me, as the instructor, that you and your child understand the expectations and requirements of this course. Please feel free to contact me via email or call me at the school if you have any questions or concerns. Please keep the syllabus to refer to throughout the year. Each student is encouraged to keep a written record of their scores and to tally their grades themselves during the six weeks. I appreciate your support and look forward to a very productive year!   Methods of Communication: Class Dojo (App), Email, Text, Remind101 (App) – attached are documents with instructions to sign up for these modes of communication. Please take the time to register/sign up, it will make our communication lines easily accessible!     Sincerely,   Brittany Mossige         Pre-AP Algebra 1 Syllabus Signature Page  Please sign and return ONLY this page to me by the August 25th .    As the parent of ______, I have read and reviewed with my child the information regarding Math 8 expectations and content. I will support this document and hold my child accountable for his/her actions during this school year.   ______ Parent Signature Date   ______Best Contact Phone (indicate if text message is preferred/acceptable)   ______Work Phone (if I may contact you there)   ______ **Email Address** (Most helpful: Please print Clearly)     I, ______, have read, reviewed, and understand the information regarding Math 8 attached. I will support this document and hold myself accountable for my actions this school year.   ______ Student Signature Date   ______Best Contact Phone   ______ Student Email Address** (Most helpful: Please print Clearly)   