Mr. Dossous Welcome to Algebra I 2019-2020

Topics Course Description Materials Needed Grading Homework Policy The 100 club Classroom Rules

Course Description Algebra 1 is designed to give students a foundation for all future mathematics courses. Students will explore foundations of Algebra, solving equations, solving inequalities, an introduction to functions, linear functions, systems of equations and inequalities, exponents and exponential functions, polynomials and factoring, quadratic functions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and data analysis and probability. Throughout the course, Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) are taught and reinforced as the student learns how to apply the concepts in real-life situations.

Topics Covered First Semester Quantities and Modeling Understanding Functions Linear Functions, Equations, and Inequalities – Part A Linear Functions, Equations, and Inequalities – Part B Statistical Models Linear Systems

Topics Covered Second Semester Exponents and Exponential Functions Polynomials and Factoring Quadratic Functions and Equations Quadratic Equations and Modeling EOC Review Functions and Inverses

Materials Needed Textbook: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Algebra 1 Calculator: Texas Instrument TI – 30x

Materials Needed Daily Composition Notebook ( at least 2) Pencil Highlighter Red Pens 3 RING BINDER : Recommended Separated into sections for Notes and Example Problems Homework Quizzes/Tests Graphic Organizers Math A Reviews

Materials Needed Daily Dry Erase Marker (at least 3 boxes each student)

Homework Policy Complete each homework assignment on a separate page (or worksheet provided) Do homework neatly and accurately TRY ALL PROBLEMS SHOW ALL WORK Homework is due AT BEGINNING of period Late homework will not receive full credit It is YOUR responsibility to make work missed when absent. All homework assignments will be posted on my web page.

Grading 30% Technology 25% Topics District Assessments, Teacher Assessments 10% Quizzes 30% Classwork 5% Class participation

Technology Edulastic Khanacademy Ebook from the school portal

The 100 Club All students who maintain a 100% homework average are in the 100 club. On each quiz or test, these students will have the option of picking ONE question that: 1. If answer incorrectly, will not be counted against their grade 2. If answer correctly, will earn them BONUS points

Classroom Rules Treat everyone and their property respectfully. Help maintain a distraction-free learning environment in the classroom. Be in your seat and working when the bell rings. Listen and stay seated when someone is speaking. Turn in assignments on time.

Classroom Rules Always keep your cell phones in your bags and off No eating, drinking and chewing gums Turn assignments in on time Be respectful No use of profanity Be on time

FSA EOC Algebra I Algebra I have an EOC at the end of the year. The EOC will drive everything that we do throughout the year. You will be exposed to EOC-type questions throughout the year and will learn the material necessary to excel on the test. The EOC will be representative of how well you have mastered the material.

FSA EOC Algebra I According to the state rules: YOU NEED TO PASS BOTH THE CLASS AND EOC ALGEBRA I TO EARN CREDIT. If you fail the class or the EOC or both, you will have to retake the course during the summer. EOC IS A BIG DEAL AND SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN LIGHTLY

Mr. Dossous’ Web Page HOW TO GET ACCESS the page. Go to: https://nmshpioneers.org/ Type my name on the search bar or scroll down to my name. What’s there? Links for EOC Study Help Course Info Puzzles Links to Math Web sites Pictures of the Classes FSA Review Packets

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