Algebra 1 Mr. Locascio

1 st & 2 nd Day Topics Seating Course Expectations Handout Textbooks Website Homework/Quizzes/Tests/Grading Effort & Help Contact Information

Course Goals Introduce you to the following topics: –properties of real numbers –linear equations and inequalities and their graphs –solving equations –systems of linear equations –algebraic expressions –quadratic equations –functions –operations with polynomials and radicals –properties of exponents –factoring –general problem solving –critical thinking –elementary probability and statistics concepts.

Course Rules Be Prepared Be Punctual Be Respectful and Courteous Be Ready to Work

Course Website VHHS Home Page – Staff directory Reading & Homework Assignments Schedule Handouts General Information

Grading Homework/Projects (30%) Tests/Quizzes (45%) Final (20%) Class Participation (5%)

We Learn 10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we see 50% of what we hear and see 70% of what we discuss with others 80% of what we experience personally 95% of what we teach to others

Michael Jordan "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I'VE FAILED over and over again in my life. And that is why I SUCCEED."

Be Willing to Try “I do not know, but…”

Contact Information Vmail: x8047 PeriodClassLocation 1Algebra ILHS – Room TBD 2Open 3Algebra IVHHS – Room AP Comp SciVHHS – Room Open 6Algebra IVHHS – Room Open 8Trig / Adv MathVHHS – Room 0204

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