Villa Fundamental Middle School - Algebra 1 Class Expectations1441 E. Chestnut Ave. Ms. Karr Room 213Santa Ana, CA 92701 714-558-5100 Ruth.karr@ sausd.us

Description: This course will allow students to develop an understanding of the symbolic language of mathematics. In addition, algebraic skills and concepts are developed and used in a wide variety of problem solving situations. Through this course, students will learn to make connections between various representations through the recognition and discovery of patterns.

Textbook: Algebra Connections: College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) 6th edition

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain, and understand various types of problems using algebraic skills. They will be able to discover and recognize patterns to solve and form connections between representations; including linear and quadratic equations. Content: This course contains problems dealing with rational and irrational expressions as they relate to linear and quadratic equations and their graphs. This course also contains problems dealing with systems of equations and inequalities. Students will also be presented with multiple tools to solve various problems including manipulatives (i.e. algebra tiles), substitution, quadratic formula, diamond problems, and generic rectangles.

ASSIGNMENTS: Expect to receive an assignment every day. You are responsible for the work if you are absent. The assignment must be neat, legible, and labeled. If you are unable to understand the lesson or the homework, seek help, which is available after school, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. If you do not have your assignment an assignment card will be issued and parent contacted.

REQUIRED MATERIALS EACH CLASS DAY: Algebra Textbook, Agenda and Completed Assignment

GRADING: Standards-Based Grading with two separate grades

CLASSROOM RULES & EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

Please keep this paper in the front section of your Math Notebook at all times. Thank you.

Student Signature__________________________________________________ Class Period__________

Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________________________ Date________________

Phone (days): _____________________________ Phone (evenings):_________________________

Proficiency Grade:Common Assessments (Tests only)5 Advanced (Adv) 85 - 100%4 Proficient (Pro) 65 - 84%3 Basic (BA) 55 - 64%2 Below Basic (BB) 27 - 54%1 Far Below Basic (FBB) 0 - 26%

Performance Grade consists of:Homework 40%Classwork 30%Quizzes 30%

Bring required materials to class. Be a professional student by: listening, participating, staying on task, & taking ownership of your learning. The following behaviors will result in consequences:

talking or getting up without permission, not bringing materials,being disrespectful to classmates & teacher, cheating, & beingoff task and not following instructions (ex. Using markers at inappropriate times).

Performance Grade: 5 Outstanding 90 - 100%4 Above Average 78 - 89%3 Average 64 - 79%2 Needs Improvement 50 - 63%1 Unsatisfactory 0 - 49%

Consequences: Missing homework, tardies, and dress code violations will follow school policy.Classroom Consequences:1st infraction: Warning2nd infraction: Discipline Assignment (Multiples)3rd infraction: Multiples & Trash pick-up4th infraction : After school detention (30min.) 5th infraction: Referral to the office/Parent contact

Citizenship:Attitude, Punctuality Follows directions, Works well with others

Email_____________________________________ Preferred Language ________________________

Homework

1. Due the next school day unless otherwise stated2. Must have: (upper right corner of paper)

a. First and Last Nameb. Period and Date Assignedd. Homework# (HW#__)

3. 5 points per assignment: There are usually between 4 and 6 problems per assignmenta. All problems must be attempted and work shown

for all 5 points to be earned.b. Part or all of one problem is missing: 4 pointsc. Part or all of two problems are missing: 3 pointsd. Part or all of 3 problems are missing: 2 points e. More than 3 or answers only: homework card f. Absent: Write absent on the top.

1. One extra day to turn in absent work.4. Students may turn in late homework for partial credit.

a. Put late work in the top drawer for your period.b. At holiday time a missing work report will be

given to students.6. Assignments will be collected by group.

a. If you do not have your assignment put a “Z” under that assignment # on the chart in class. This will result in a teacher/student conference, 15 & 30 minute detentions, referrals to counselor, Assistant Principal, and the Principal, progressively.

b. Parent will be contacted for each missed homework.

Classwork

1. Classwork will be done almost every day.2. It is to be labeled with name, date period in the

upper right-hand corner. 3. Use section # and Title up on the side board4. Must contain core problems done for the day

a. If a resource page is used for core problems then use that as your classwork for the day.

5. 3 points per day 6. Absent: come see me after school, get them from a

group member or check teacher website. 7. Classwork helps you learn the material. 8. Collected on day of common assessment (test).

Group Quiz

1. The study guide for common assessments (CA).2. Done within the group. 3. Graded by group i.e. one grade per group.

a. If absent will get 5% lower than the group grade 4. Gone over the day before the CA.5. Posted Solutions on teacher website the night before

Common Assessment.Quizzes

1. Maybe pop or scheduled over current or previous topics from assignments2. Mostly skills related type quizzes such as squares, multiplication, order of operations, etc.

All of the following are the topics that will be covered during the

1st Semester1. Combining like terms2. Solving Equations3. Graphing, rules & tables4. y = mx + b, graphing5. Linear Equations6. Multiply polynomials using area models7. Systems of equations8. Word problems will be done throughout the year as they relate to each of the topics in algebra.

All of the following are the topics that will be covered during the

2nd Semester1. Linear Equations and Inequalities2. Solving Quadratics using factoring, Completing the square, and Quadratic formula and derive said formula3. Exponents4. Functions, Relations, and Rational Expressions5. Word problems will be done throughout the year as they relate to each of the topics in algebra including rate, mixture & work problems 6. CST testing7. Review geometry for next year

First & Last NameSection # Title Date____ Per. ___

Core problems

First & Last Name HW# Title Date____ Per. ___

1. Worked out solution2. Worked out solutionAnd so onUntil HW is completed

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