Algebra 1
Moore
2015-2016
Room Number: 3
Phone: 864-260-4888 Ext. 125
Web Page Address: http://www.anderson5.net/domain/242
E-mail address: johnhmoore@anderson5.net
A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is a college preparatory course for students who want a formal discipline in
math as a foundation for college-level math. Areas of study include the language of
algebra, characteristics of linear and nonlinear equations, graphing, and quadratic
relationships and functions. The state End-of-Course Examination will count 20% of
the final grade as required by law. This course will provide students with the
mathematical skills and conceptual understanding necessary for them to further their
mathematical education.
B. ORGANIZATION
1. Individual instruction will be provided through Compass Learning. Students are
to enter the classroom quietly each day, take their assigned seat, and get their
paper ready as soon as they enter class.
2. I will hand out pencils and calculators each day. These will be collected at the
end of each class. Students are allowed to use calculators on all work and tests.
Students who abuse calculators by tossing them, dropping them or other rough
handling will lose the privilege of using a school calculator. Graph paper, rulers,
and protractors are available upon request.
3. Students should use their time wisely by getting to work immediately. Take notes
as you go through the computer lessons. Show work as you solve problems.
Late work will not be accepted from students who have wasted class time, could
have finished in class, and chose not to work.
4. Keep your work stored neatly in your notebook including all returned work. You
will be allowed to use your notes and completed problems as references
during a quiz or test. After each chapter test, all your notes, solved problems,
quizzes and any other work done as part of the chapter will be turned in and filed
in your personal folder. Each paper you turn in should have your name and
the lesson title.
C. COURSE OBJECTIVES/STATE STANDARDS
Standard EA-1: The student will understand and utilize the mathematical processes of
problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections,
and representation
Standard EA-2: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an
understanding of the real number system and operations involving
exponents, matrices, and algebraic expressions.
Standard EA-3: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an
understanding of relationships and functions.
Standard EA-4: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an
understanding of the procedures for writing and solving linear
equations and Inequalities.
Standard EA-5: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes and
understanding of the graphs and characteristics of linear equations and
inequalities.
Standard EA-6: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an
understanding of quadratic relationships and functions.
These state standards plus a listing of the indicators that are the focus of instruction can
be found at http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Standards-and-Learning/AcademicStandards/old/cso/standards/math/ . In addition, each student receives a copy of the
standards and indicators to take home.
D. COURSE TOPICS
1st Semester Topics
2nd Semester Topics
The Language of Algebra
Factoring
Real Numbers
Quadratic and Exponential Functions
Solving Linear Equations
Radical Expressions
Graphing Relations and Functions
Inverse Variation
Analyzing Linear Equations
Statistics
Solving Linear Equations
Solving Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
E. REQUIRED SUPPLIES
1. Student must supply lined paper.
2. Hand-held graphing calculators are required for instruction and assessment.
These calculators are available in the classroom.
3. Pencils, graphing paper, protractors and rulers will be available in class.
F. GRADING PLAN
1. The grade for each nine weeks will be based on 30% class work, 30% quizzes,
and 40% test grades. The class work grade will be based on the completeness
and accuracy of the work. Major tests are required to be signed by a parent and
returned.
2. Students have three days to make-up work missed due to any absence.
3. All high school students are required to have 120 seat hours in each one unit
class to receive credit. This means you must be present in the classroom for a total
of 120 hours. Being absent from class for any reason (excused or unexcused)
including illness, burger king, suspension, double boot camp or any other reason
will not earn seat hours.
4. All Algebra I students must take a required state End-Of-Course (EOC) exam.
No credit can be given for this course if you don’t take the state EOC exam. The
EOC exam will count 20% of your final course grade.
G. CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT
1. Know and follow all of the rules in your student agenda. Live by the Four
Promises and The Love and Logic Classroom Guidelines.
2. Enter the classroom quietly each day and take your assigned seat. Get your book
and paper ready as soon as you enter class. I will hand out pencils and
calculators each day. These will be collected at the end of each class. You are
allowed to use calculators on all work and tests. Graph paper, rulers, and
protractors are available upon request.
3. Raise your hand if you have questions. Keep your voice low so you will not
disturb others.
4. Stay in your seat. If you must get out of your seat, get permission from me first.
Wait until the end of class to throw paper away. At the end of the period, stay in
your seat until I tell you to line up. Then line up quietly and stand inside the door
until I dismiss the class.
5. Do not rock your chair or touch others. Do not sit on the desks. Report any
writing on desks or damage to desks immediately. You will be held responsible
for writing/damage found on a desk if you used it last.
6. You may only use a computer with permission and after you have signed a
computer use agreement. You may only use the computer to which you are
assigned and you must follow all computer guidelines.
7. Restroom times are before morning assembly, about 10:30 a.m., and about 2:00
p.m. Only two students at a time may go into the restroom. Tell a staff member
or teacher immediately if you see any problems in the restroom.
8. Do not talk with peers in the hallways or touch anyone. Walk on the right side of
the hall. Stop at all intersections and wait for the teacher to grant permission to
move to the next point. Give the person in front of you space.
9. Always be polite, cooperative and helpful.
H. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1. Fire drill: Exit through the front entrance door. Move to the lower parking lot
near the East Whitner Street fence. Remain in place until the “all clear” signal is
given.
2. Earthquake/Tornado Drill: Move to the solid wall in the hall away from all
windows. Sit or kneel on the floor facing the wall, with arms over your head.
Remain in place until the “all clear” signal is given.
I. COMMUNICATION
1. Phone calls, e-mail, notes and conferences will be used to keep parents informed.
2. Students will receive two copies of a progress report in the middle of each nine
weeks and two copies of a report card at the end of each nine weeks to take home.
They are to return one copy of each signed by a parent or guardian.