2. Welcome to Integrated Algebra 2006-2007

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

4. Course Decription: A combination of Algebra and Geometry that prepares student for Math A Regents Exam

5. Topics Covered Operations with Rational Numbers Operations with Rational Numbers First degree equations & Inequalities First degree equations & Inequalities Applying Algebra to Geometry Applying Algebra to Geometry Transformations Transformations Polynomials Polynomials Probability/Statistics Probability/Statistics Logical Reasoning Logical Reasoning

6. Topics Covered Intro to Algebra Intro to Algebra Graphing Equations Graphing Equations Ratios and Proportions Ratios and Proportions Locus Locus Quadratic Functions Quadratic Functions Operations with Radicals Operations with Radicals Algebraic Fractions Algebraic Fractions

7. Materials Needed Textbook: Holt Algebra 1 We are piloting a brand new textbook this year and it is also ONLINE. Textbook: Holt Algebra 1 We are piloting a brand new textbook this year and it is also ONLINE. Calculator: Graphing Calculator Recommended (TI-83 or TI-84) You may borrow one in the classroom if you bring in 4 AAA batteries or $2.00. You need a minimum of a Scientific Calculator. Calculator: Graphing Calculator Recommended (TI-83 or TI-84) You may borrow one in the classroom if you bring in 4 AAA batteries or $2.00. You need a minimum of a Scientific Calculator.

8. Materials Needed Daily Pencil Pencil Highlighter Highlighter 3 RING BINDER : Recommended 3 RING BINDER : Recommended Separated into sections for Notes and Example Problems Homework Quizzes/Tests Graphic Organizers Math A Reviews

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

10. Grading Homework - 20% Homework - 20% Quizzes and Tests - 30% Quizzes and Tests - 30% Benchmark -20% Benchmark -20% Math A Reviews - 20% Math A Reviews - 20% Class Participation- 10% Class Participation- 10%

11. The 100 Club All students who maintain a 100% homework average are in 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 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

12. Classroom Rules Treat everyone and their property respectfully. Treat everyone and their property respectfully. Help maintain a distraction-free learning environment in the classroom. Help maintain a distraction-free learning environment in the classroom. Be in your seat and working when the bell rings. Be in your seat and working when the bell rings. Bring books and materials to class everyday. Bring books and materials to class everyday. Attend to personal needs outside of class. Attend to personal needs outside of class. Listen and stay seated when someone is speaking. Listen and stay seated when someone is speaking. Turn in assignments on time. Turn in assignments on time.

13. Mrs. Holt’s Web Page HOW TO GET ACCESS the page. HOW TO GET ACCESS the page. Go to www.jamestownpublicschools.org Go to www.jamestownpublicschools.org www.jamestownpublicschools.org Click on High School, Faculty, Math Faculty, Mrs. Holt Go to Go to www.jamestownpubicschools.org/hi ghschool/faculty/99lholt/index.htm What’s there? Homework Assignments Link to Textbook Study Help Course Info Math A Help Sudoku Puzzles Links to Math Web sites Pictures of the Classes