Algebra 1 Syllabus Fall Semester 2011

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 to Friday, February 3, 2012

Who is your teacher? Name: Mr. Pacheco

Website: www.mathriot.com

Email: pacheco@mathriot..com

Twitter: @PachecoMath

Who?

What will you learn?

1st Quarter (September 7th to November 4th)

2nd Quarter (November 7th to February 3rd)

What?

Understand the Language of

Algebra

• Understand meaning of variable and variable expressions

• Evaluate Variable expressions • Simplify numerical and variable

expressions using the properties of real numbers

• Use properties of numbers to demonstrate whether assertions are true or false

• Use properties to formulate counterexamples to claimed assertions

• Use operations such as taking the opposite, finding the reciprocal and taking a root.

Understand and Solve linear

equations

• Translate between verbal sentence and equations

• Solve multi-step linear equations in one variable (involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)

• Solve equations for a given variable

• Solve problems using proportions • Solve application problems using

all of these techniques

Understand and graph linear

equations, functions and patterns

• Identify the domain and range of functions and relations

• Determine whether a relation is a function

• Graph linear equations • Compute the x and y intercepts of

a linear equation • Verify that a point lies on a line

Understand, Analyze and Graph

linear equations

• Evaluate that slope of a line • Use rate of change to solve

problems • Write and graph different forms

of linear functions • Identify characteristics of parallel

and perpendicular lines • Derive the equation of a line:

• Given the slope and a point on a line

• Given 2 points on the line • Parallel or perpendicular to

a given line through a given point.

Understand and Solve systems of

linear equations

• Solve systems of equations by graphing

• Solve systems of linear inequalities by graphing

• Solve systems of two linear equations using substitution and elimination.

• Solve application problems using the above techniques

Understand, Solve and Graph

linear inequalities

• Sketch the region defined by a linear inequality

• Solve inequalities in one and two variables

• Solve linear absolute value inequalities

• Graph inequality solutions (including absolute value)

When will you have

assignments?

When?

Where do you go to get extra help?

• ASK IN CLASS!!! Don’t be afraid to ask.

• Ask Mr. Pacheco before school, during nutrition or after

school

• Form a study group with other students

• Use the Internet • Class website: www.mathriot.com

• Book website: ca.algebra1.com

• www.khanacademy.org

• www.brightstorm.com

• www.youtube.com (search for your topic)

• www.teachertube.com (search for your topic)

Where?

Why did you get that grade?

Why?

FINAL GRADE

A - 90% - 100%

B - 80% - 89%

C - 70% - 79%

D - 60% - 69%

Fail - under 60%

Assignment Categories

Tests ------------------40% of your grade

Quizzes --------------20% of your grade

Homework --------20% of your grade

Classwork* ------- 15% of your grade

Participation ----- 5% of your grade

*classwork includes monthly projects

Tests ------------ every 2 weeks

Quizzes -------- every week

Homework -- every day

Classwork* - everyday

*classwork includes monthly projects

Algebra 1 SyllabusFall Semester 2011

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 to Friday, February 3, 2012

: Algebra 1 introduces you to abstract mathematical representation. You will develop the ability to OBJECTIVEexplore and solve mathematical problems, think critically, work cooperatively with others and communicate mathematical ideas clearly.

: You are expected to: EXPECTATIONS Give 100% effort, TRY ALL assignments

Seek help when you need it

Take notes in class

STUDY (better in a group)

RESPECT the learning environment :

Required Materials 2 pencils at ALL times (and erasers)

At least 1 highlighter or colored pencils

Enough paper for notes for the whole week

Your agenda with all assignments written

e SAFe Ask permission to leave your seat

Hands to yourself

HONEST, POSITIVE talk

Use bathroom in between classes

e RESPONSIBLe Have materials at ALL TIMES

PAY ATTENTION in class

Binder ORGANIZED at ALL TIMES

Participate appropriately

Complete ALL assignments

ASK FOR HELP

KNOW daily goals and assignments

l RESPECTFUl NO FOOD, GUM, or DRINKS (only water)

LISTEN while others speak

RAISE your hand to speak

NO RUDE COMMENTS to students or teacher

CLEAN your area before you leave class

CONSEQUENCES Verbal Warning

o Mr. Pacheco will let you know when you are breaking the rules, and ask you to please stop.

Lose daily Participation points

o If you continue to break the rules, daily participation points will be deducted from your grade.

Call Home

o If you still continue to break the rules, your parents will be called to be notified of your behavior.

Parent Meeting

o If you do not stop breaking the rules, it is time to sit down with you and your parents to figure out what the problem is and discuss solutions to the problem.