Course Title: Algebra I

SYLLABUS

1. Course Description: This class covers the basics of Algebra including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in Algebra. We also cover slopes, exponents, powers, and solving equations. Students will also solve linear and quadratic equations. 2. Credit Hours: 1 credit hour 3. Course Prerequisites: None 4. Course Times: 4th hour (12:16-1:27) 5. Course Location: Room # 204 6. Instructor: Scott Marry; [email protected] 7. Required Text and Other Learning Resources: Algebra I – McDougal Littell – Author is Larson 8. Course Overview: This course will cover solving linear equations. Students will get into quadratic equations at the end of the second semester. 9. Course Content Expectations: Algebra I will be based on the Algebra I content expectations for the Michigan Curriculum as found on the website www.michigan.gov/mde for mathematics as approved in November of 2007. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:

Trimester 1

Chapter 1 A1.1.1 Evaluate expressions A1.1.2 Apply order of operations A1.1.1 Write expressions A1.2.1 Write equations and inequalities A1.2.1 Using a problem solving plan A2.1.3 Represent functions as rules and tables A2.1.3 Represent functions as graphs Chapter 2 L1.1.1 Use integers and rational numbers L1.1.1 Add real numbers L1.1.1 Subtract real numbers L1.1.3 Multiply real numbers L1.1.3 Apply the distributive property L1.1.3 Divide real numbers L2.1.6 Find square roots and compare real numbers Chapter 3 A1.2.3 Solve one-step equations A1.2.3 Solve two-step equations A1.2.3 Solve multi-step equations A1.2.3 Solve equations with variable on both sides A1.2.3 Write ratios and proportions A1.2.3 Solve proportions using cross products A1.2.3 Solve percent problems A1.2.8 Rewrite equations and formulas Chapter 4 A2.1.3 Plot points in a coordinate plane A2.4.2 Graph linear equations A2.4.2 Graph using intercepts A2.1.7 Find slope and rate of change A2.4.2 Graph using slope-intercept form A3.1.1 Model direct variation A2.4.2 Graph linear functions Chapter 5 A2.4.1 Write linear equations in slope-intercept form A2.4.1 Use linear equations in slope-intercept form A2.4.1 Write linear equations in point-slope form A2.4.1 Write linear equations in standard form A2.4.4 Write equations of parallel and perpendicular lines S2.1.1 Fitting a line to data L1.2.4 Predict with linear models

Trimester 2

Chapter 6 A1.2.3 Solve inequalities using addition and subtraction A1.1.3 Solve inequalities using multiplication and division A1.2.3 Solve multi-step inequalities A1.2.1 Solve compound inequalities A1.2.4 Solve absolute value equations A1.2.4 Solve absolute value inequalities A1.2.3 Graph linear inequalities in two variables Chapter 7 A1.2.3 Solve linear systems by graphing A1.2.3 Solve linear systems by substitution A1.2.3 Solve linear systems by adding or subtracting A1.2.3 Solve linear systems by multiplying first A1.2.3 Solve special types of linear systems A1.2.3 Solve systems of linear inequalities Chapter 8 A1.1.2 Apply exponent properties involving products A1.1.2 Apply exponent properties involving quotients A1.1.2 Define and use zero and negative exponents L2.1.2 Using scientific notation A2.5.1 Write and graph exponential growth functions As.5.1 Write and graph exponential decay functions

Chapter 9 L1.1.3 Add and subtract polynomials L1.1.3 Multiply polynomials L1.1.3 Find special products of polynomials A1.2.1 Solve polynomial equations in factored form A1.1.3 Factor quadratics A1.1.3 Factor special products A1.1.3 Factor polynomials completely

Chapter 10 A2.6.1 Graph quadratics A2.6.4 Solve quadratic equations by graphing A1.2.3 Use square roots to solve quadratic equations A1.2.3 Solve quadratic equations by completing the square A1.2.3 Solve quadratic equations by the quadratic formula A2.6.4 Interpret the discriminant A3.1.1 Compare linear, exponential, and quadratic models

10. Tentative Course Calendar/Schedule: Trimester 1 covers chapters 1- 5. Trimester 2 covers chapters 6-10.

11. Grading Policy and Rubric:

100 A+ 4.00 93-99 A 4.00 90-92 A- 3.67 87-89 B+ 3.33 83-86 B 3.0 80-82 B- 2.67 77-79 C+ 2.33 73-76 C 2.00 70-72 C- 1.67 67-69 D+ 1.33 63-66 D 1.00 59.45-62 D- .67 12. Course Policies: 8 sections or lessons in a unit and the 2 trimesters will cover 11 units. At the completion of each unit there will be a summative assessment that will make up 70% of the students grade. 20 % of the grade will be the final exam and the last 10% is daily practice in class.

13. Teacher Responsibilities.  Meet all state content expectations and evaluate every student on the state expectations.  Provide any special interventions to assure that all students can reach the state expectations. (Through tutoring, tiger den online resources and class materials)  Respect all my students and build a rapport with all of them

14. Student Responsibilities.  Be prepared for class and on time.  Follow the student hand as provided by Hudson High and Hudson Middle School.  Respect the teacher/substitutes, and all fellow students.  Respect the school/classroom. It belongs to all of us, not just you.  Turn in all assignments to the best of your abilities on time.  Be positive, and work as a good team member.