1. Mr. Dossous Welcome to Algebra I

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

3. 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.

4. 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

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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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.

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

11. Technology
Edulastic
Khanacademy
Ebook from the school portal

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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

17. Mr. Dossous’ Web Page HOW TO GET ACCESS the page.
Go to:
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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