Algebra 1 Mrs. Mack and Mrs. Trace

CURRICULUM This course covers the Common Core State Standards for Algebra and 8th grade mathematics. Students will be expected to pass the same curriculum requirements and to pass the very same Algebra Final as the high school students. Those who do not pass will remain in Algebra next year and will have the benefit of a year of experience and exposure to the material. Those who pass the high school final could move onto Geometry or Accelerated Geometry.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES Homework is due at the beginning of the period the day after it is assigned. Homework is to remain in a spiral notebook and will be checked for: Completeness with all work shown Work completed in pencil only and is in the proper format

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES Students should correct their homework daily with the solutions on Google Drive. All mistakes should be fixed and students should make note of any problems they still do not understand. We can discuss and clarify those confusing problems in class the following day. Students will submit a stapled packet of all corrected assignments at the end of the chapter. Credit will not be given toward their grade until the chapter packet is submitted and scored.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES Students will complete a chapter notes handout in class during each lesson. The notes presented in class are also on Google Drive, in case of absence.

LATE WORK POLICY It is the student's responsibility to show the teacher any make-up work for credit and to refer to Google Drive for notes when absent. Absent work that is received before the Chapter Test will be given full credit. Late work that is received before the Chapter Test will be given half credit.

EXAMPLE OF CALENDAR CHAPTER 1 – EXPRESSIONS, EQUATIONS, AND FUNCTIONS Name _________________________ Period__________ CHAPTER 1 – EXPRESSIONS, EQUATIONS, AND FUNCTIONS Date Section Pages Title Raw Score Percent Credit   1-1 7-9 Variables and Expressions 11-33 odd, 34-40, 43-46, 49, 52, 53, 56 / 27 % 1-2 12-15 Order of Operations 15-35 odd, 36-38, 39-53 odd, 55, 59, 61, 65-68, 73, 76, 78 / 31 1-3 19-22 Properties of Numbers 9-29 odd, 30, 31-47 odd, 48, 50, 55-57, 61-64, 66, 69, 72 / 33 1-4 29-31 The Distributive Property 11-47 odd, 48, 49, 53, 56, 57 60-63, 67, 71, 72, 76 / 32 QUIZ 1 1-1 thru 1-4 / 10 CH.1 REV 1 32 Mid Chapter Quiz 1-25 / 25 1-5 36-39 Equations 11-55 odd, 58, 61-65, 67, 71-74 / 36

GRADES BASED ON Quizzes – 1-2 quizzes per chapter Chapter Tests - If a student does poorly, the test may be retaken once a review assignment is completed and a permission slip is signed. Cumulative Exams - Comprehensive tests will be given each trimester.

GRADES BASED ON Quizzes, Tests and Cumulative Exams will be given during class. Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a score of zero on the exam or assignment.

GRADES BASED ON Daily Homework - See chapter calendars, parent signature is required before the test Letter of Appeal - may be submitted at the conclusion of each grading period

Weighted Grading System GRADES BASED ON Weighted Grading System Tests . . . . . . . . . . . 50% Homework . . . . . . . 30% Quizzes . . . . . . . . . 20% Please check the Aeries portal frequently!! http://portal.ovsd.org

GOOGLE DRIVE Students can login to their OVSD Google Drive account to access many resources for our class, including the homework solutions, completed notes packets, blank notes packets, homework calendars, worksheets, retake permission slips, and many other important documents.

ONLINE TEXTBOOK http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com The online textbook provides access to the Interactive eBook including personal tutor videos, self-check quizzes, practice tests, step-by-step solutions, virtual manipulatives, worksheets, multi-lingual glossary, and more!

http://www.edline.net/pages/ springview/Classes/TraceMack CLASS WEBSITE http://www.edline.net/pages/ springview/Classes/TraceMack The class website provides a general overview our classes and expectations.

SUPPLIES Plenty of Pencils with Erasers!!! Mechanical pencils are preferred Don’t forget replacement leads Plenty of Red Pens!!! Spiral Notebooks – 8½ by 11, college ruled, perforated edges Paper – Lined, 8½ by 11, 3-hole punched Graph Paper

SUPPLIES Yellow Hi-Liter Straight Edge – Ruler or protractor Scientific Calculator – no graphing calculators Yellow Hi-Liter 3” by 5” Index Cards – to make study cards for extra credit Blue or black ballpoint pens Colored pencils