My name is Mrs. Harrington and I Algebra 1
Ms. Sandra Harrington
Algebra 1 introduces students to variables, algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, functions, and all their multiple representations. In this class, students will develop the ability to explore and solve real-world application problems, demonstrate the appropriate use of graphing calculators, and communicate mathematical ideas clearly. This course lays the foundation for mathematical literacy that will help students be successful in every subsequent course in mathematics.
You should have a basic understanding of all math classes up to this point. Math builds on itself, and every layer is equally important. I don’t expect you to remember everything you’ve ever learned in a math class, so here are so
some main ideas I expect you to be confident in:
- Operations with numbers (no calculator)
- Fractions, decimals, proportions and percents
- Solving one and two step equations
- Graphing
Algebra I is a year-long course broken into two semesters A/B. You must pass A in order to move to B.
First Semester (A)
Review of various math topics
Unit 1: Solving various types of equations
Unit 2: Solving various inequalities
Unit 3: Functions/Graphing
Unit 4: Linear Equations
Second Semester (B)
Unit 5: Systems of Equations/Inequalities
Unit 6: Exponents/Exponential Functions
Unit 7: Polynomials
Unit 8: Quadratic Functions
Unit 9: Solving Quadratic Equations
Grading Policy
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Assessments 70%
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Classwork/Homework 30%
Algebra I A
Quarter 1 45%
Quarter 2 45%
Final 10%
Algebra I B
Quarter 3 45%
Quarter 4 45%
Final 10%
Grading Scale
A+ = 98 - 100
A = 95 - 97
A- = 92 - 94
B+ = 89 - 91
B = 86 - 88
B- = 83 - 85
C+ = 80 - 82
C = 77 - 79
C- = 74 - 76
D+ = 71 - 73
D = 68 - 70
D- = 65 - 67
F = 0 - 64
Late work:
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All assignments have a due date.
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Late assignments will have 5 points deducted per day.
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Maximum grade is a 50 after 10 days.
- No assignments will accepted after the unit test for that assignment
I'm looking forward to a great year of promoting a healthy growth mindset!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Harrington
email: [email protected]
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