Algebra 1 Syllabus
Instructor: Robin Irvine
E-Mail: robin.irvine@boyd.kyschools.us
School Phone: (606) 928-7100
Textbook: Algebra 1, Prentice Hall Mathematics Series,
Online Resources:
http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?area=view&wcprefix=atk&wcsuffix=0099
Unit
1.Review Chapters
1-2 (supplementing
with graphing
calculator
technology)
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2. Solving Equations
and Inequalities
(Chapters 3 – 4)
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3. Graphing Linear
Equations (Chapters
5-6)
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4. Solving and
Graphing Systems of
Equations and
Inequalities.
(Chapter 7)
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Concepts
Order of operations
Real number system
Patterns and functions
Scatter plots
Mean, median, mode, and range
Computation with rational numbers
Basics of using graphing calculator
Theoretical and experimental probability
Solve two step, multi-step, and variables on both sides
equations
Ratio, proportion, and similar figures
Percent change
Estimating square roots
Pythagorean theorem
Solving and graphing inequalities
Solving compound inequalities
Solving absolute value equations and inequalities
Plotting points in a coordinate plane
Graphing linear equations using a table, using x-y
intercepts, and using slope/y-intercept equation
 Finding the slope of a line
 Interpreting slope as a rate of change
 Graph and interpret equations representing real-life
situations
 Identify functions
 Use functions to represent real-life situations
 Express real-life situations with a linear equation
 Making scatter plots and finding a line of best-fit for a
set of data
 Writing equations of lines given a point and the slope
or given two points of the line
 Using point-slope and standard forms for linear
equations
 Using calculator technology
Projects: Barbie Bungee Jump, Fahrenheit vs. Celsius using the
CBL
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Solving systems of linear equations by graphing,
substitution and linear combinations
Solving systems of linear inequalities
5. Exponents and
Exponential
Functions (Chapter
8)
6. Polynomial and
Factoring (Chapter
9)
7. Quadratic
Equations and
Functions (Chapter
10)
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Project:
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8. Radicals
Expressions and
Equations
9. Rational
Expressions and
Functions
10. Probability for
Alg I
Multiplication and division properties of exponents
Zero and negative properties of exponents
Scientific notation
Exponential growth and decay functions
M & M activity to model decay
Addition, subtraction and multiplication of
polynomials
Factoring x2+ bx + c and ax2 + bx + c
Factoring special cases
Factoring by grouping
Graphing quadratic equations
Simplifying square roots
Solving quadratic equations by completing the square,
by factoring ,and by the quadratic formula
Applications of the discriminate
Graphing quadratic inequalities
Solving polynomial equations
Comparing linear, exponential and quadratic models
using data and statistics
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Simplifying radicals
Functions involving square roots
Operations with radical expressions
Solving radical equations
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Simplifying rational expressions
Multiplying and dividing rational expressions
Adding and subtracting rational expressions
Dividing polynomials
Solving rational equations and functions
Permutations and combinations
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Frequency and Histograms
Samples and Surveys
Two-Way Frequency Table
Permutations and Combinations
Theoretical and Experimental Probability
Simulations
Compound Events
Conditional Probability
Assessment:
Students will be assessed using points from the following categories:
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Homework & Activities –30%
Tests, Quizzes and Projects-70%
Homework will occur almost daily and will be evaluated the following day. Tests will occur at the end of
each chapter and may contain short answer, multiple choice, essay and/or open response questions. In each
chapter there will be one or two quizzes, which may or may not be announced. Activities and projects will
be evaluated using a guide given to the student at the beginning of the assignment.
Helpful Hints: Students are encouraged to actively participate in all class discussions by making
appropriate comments in appropriate ways; asking questions by raising hands; putting work on the board
when asked; participating in group work as a contributing member; and answering questions when called
upon.
To Discuss Your Child’s Progress: Please call the school and leave a message or make an appointment
for a conference to insure that instructional time is uninterrupted. I will return your call or schedule a
conference either after school hours or during planning time. I can also be reached via E-mail.
Note: Due to unplanned acts of nature and/or events, the syllabus may change throughout the
school year.