Crews Middle School
ACCELERATED ALGEBRA
COURSE TITLE: ACCELERATED Algebra 1 CC
TEACHER: DENISE CASTLEBERRY
Email Address
Teacher Web Page
Teacher Support
TERM: Fall 2014
ROOM: 1.183
Denise_castleberry@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Student portal and Parent portal - eClass
Wednesday 8:15am – 8:55 am
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The fundamental purpose of Accelerated Algebra I CC is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the
middle grades. The critical areas, organized into units, deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships, in part by
contrasting them with exponential phenomena, and in part by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend.
Coordinate Algebra uses algebra to deepen and extend understanding of geometric knowledge from prior grades. The next
unit in the course ties together the algebraic and geometric ideas studied. Transformations on the coordinate plane provide
opportunities for the formal study of congruence and similarity. The study of similarity leads to an understanding of right
triangle trigonometry and connects to quadratics through Pythagorean relationships. The study of circles uses similarity and
congruence to develop basic theorems relating circles and lines and rounds out the course. The Mathematical Practice
Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience
mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.
COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT
The entire list of Academic, Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the
district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us
AKS STRANDS
UNITS/TOPICS/CHAPTERS
Unit 1: Relationships Between
Quantities/Expressions
Unit 2: Reasoning with Equations & Inequalities
Unit 3:Modeling and Analyzing Quadratics
Unit 4: Modeling and Analyzing Exponential
Functions
Unit 5: Comparing/Contrasting Linear,
Quadratic, Exponential
Unit 6: Describing Data
Unit 7: Transformations in the Coordinate Plane
Unit 8: Similarity/Congruence/Proof
Unit 9: Right Angle Trigonometry
A. Algebra
B. Functions
C. Statistics & Probability
D. Geometry
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
Published Materials
Textbook: Students gain access to our online textbook
through their Student Portal.
Georgia Accelerated Coordinate Algebra
By Houghton, Mifflin & Harcourt
Instructional Supplies
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Pencil
Spiral graph paper notebook
Notebook Paper
Graph Paper
Calculator TI-30XS
EVALUATION AND GRADING
Assignments
Classwork
Homework
Unit Tests
Quizzes
Objective Final Exam
Performance Final Exam
Grade Weights
Tests: 43%
Interim: 2%
Homework 5%
Classwork 10%
Quizzes 20%
Performance Exam 5%
Final Exam/EOCT 15%
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Grading Scale
90 and above
80 – 89
74 – 79
70 – 73
69 or below
CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
Every student is expected to be prepared for class each day. That includes a calculator, notebook and/or paper, pencil, and a
colored pen/highlighter as well as being as being an active participant in class. You are also expected to exhibit behavior
conducive to learning and follow all the policies and procedures that are stated in your student handbook.
MAKE-UP WORK:
1. If a student is absent one day, one day will be given to make up the work missed. Two days, two days will be given,
etc.
2. If a student is present when an assignment is given, the student is expected to have the assignment when he or she
returns unless arrangements have been made with the teacher.
3. Work given for prearranged absences is due on the day the student returns.
4. Late work is a behavior issue where discipline consequences may be imposed.
5. Late work will only be accepted up to the date of the current unit test.