Algebra 1 Syllabus
“Praestolatio a Excellentia -An Expectation of Excellence”
“Wisdom is the principal thing. Therefore, get wisdom; and with all thy getting, get understanding.” Proverbs 4:7
The underlying purposes of studying this course in mathematics are:
· To solve simple and complex algebra problems, understanding when and why each step in the process occurs.
· To learn different concepts and to increase each student’s problem solving skills.
· To expand each student’s knowledge of the science of mathematics and how it relates to real life.
· To develop reasoning skills using a sequential order of thought.
· To increase our knowledge and appreciation of the Creator of all.
Course Description:
Algebra 1 will introduce the student to:
· The process of solving Linear and Quadratic Equations.
· The process of graphing functions.
· The process of solving systems of linear equations for different variables.
· The process of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing polynomials.
Motivated by these purposes, the Department of Mathematics is encouraging each student to set a high standard of achievement thus producing work that only reflects scholarship. The philosophy of the department is: students should not simply attempt excellence, but should strive to have an expectation of excellence in all their endeavors.
INSTRUCTOR: Norman N. A. Niles
SCHOOL YEAR: Ongoing
TELEPHONE: (876) 290-6773
EMAIL: [email protected]
CREDITS OFFERED: 1
TEXTBOOK: Larson, R., et al (2007). Algebra 1. McDougal Litell,
Illinois, Boston, and Dallas
Course Objectives:
· To recognize and perform the processes necessary to solve equations for the different variables.
· To understand geometric and arithmetic sequences.
· To use the distributive property and to be able to factor polynomials and multiply binomials.
· To understand direct and inverse variation.
· To use percents, ratios, and proportions appropriately in word problems.
· To find points of intersection using graphs and to understand what it means in real-life situations.
· Using reasoning skills to understand and complete multi-step word problems.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE
Weekly Tests (6) 12% Each
Final Exam 28%
The Grading Scale (in percentages) is as follows:
A 100 - 94%
B 86.9 - 84%
C 76.9 – 74%
D 66.9 - 64%
A- 93.9 - 90%
B- 83.9 - 80%
C- 73.9 – 70%
F Below 64%
B+ 89.9 - 87%
C+ 79.9 - 77%
D+ 69.9 – 67%
LESSONS*
Instruction will be via recorded lessons on mathtrailer.weebly.com.
It is highly recommended that you study the upcoming material, as printed below in the Course Outline, prior to the class.
EXAMS
Exams will be emailed to the student. The exams should be emailed back through the website or directly at [email protected]. To do so, you may scan and upload the test or take a picture with your phone or camera and email the picture of each page of the examination. Please see the ACADEMIC HONESTY policy below!
TUTORIAL The achievement and maintenance on good grades are contingent upon students spending an adequate amount of time reviewing their notes and practicing problems. It is highly recommended that you take the relevant chapter tests prior to each examination. Any areas of concern should be practiced in the relevant section of the textbook.
Your ALEKS account will be useful for studying for each of the examinations.
If you have any questions about the material, please submit them via email (see the “contact” page on the website). You may send a “sound recorder” file on your computer or take a picture of your question and email it.
BLOG
The Blog on the website will be used for important announcements and updates. Please check it regularly.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Academic Honesty is highly valued; therefore, students are encouraged to honestly prepare for and take all tests. Notebooks, textbooks, notepaper, or any device containing relevant information should not be on or near the student or student’s desk during any test. Students who are caught cheating, including plagiarism, on any test will be immediately awarded a zero as a grade for entire course.
At the end of each exam each student must write in his/her own handwriting:
I pledge on my honor that I have not received
any unauthorized assistance on this examination.
Once written, the student must sign below the pledge.
A grade will not be given unless this is written and signed on each examination.
GRADES
Please note that the amount due for this course must be received prior to a grade being given for the course. To be clear, no test score for any Exam will be released until the amount is received.
Website: mathtrailer.weebly.com
Using the Standards for Algebra 1 set forth by North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Office of Education, we will be covering the following topics:
A: Simplifying expressions using the order the order of operations, including properties of exponents, square roots and absolute value.
B: Using and evaluating expressions involving variables; Writing and solving equations, systems of equations, and inequalities from written and oral expressions, recognizing equivalent forms.
C: Identifying, graphing, solving, and interpreting linear and quadratic functions, including the variation; Applying basic concepts of statistics and probability (mean, median, mode, range).
D: Calculating measureable attributes of figures (degrees of angles, lengths, perimeter, area, volume); Using Mathematically appropriate technology; Using and manipulating given formulas to solve a variety of problems (slope, distance, area, volume, perimeter, midpoint). Performing operations involving polynomials; Solving consumer-related problems (profit, loss, sales tax, etc.)
E: Topics to include: Performing operations involving polynomials; Solving consumer-related problems (profit, loss, sales tax, etc.); Finding and interpreting information from graphs, charts, and numerical data; Predicting patterns and generalizing trends; Judging meaning, utility, and reasonableness of findings in a variety of situations, including those carried out by technology.
“Wisdom is the principal thing. Therefore, get wisdom; and with all thy getting, get understanding.” Proverbs 4:7
The underlying purposes of studying this course in mathematics are:
· To solve simple and complex algebra problems, understanding when and why each step in the process occurs.
· To learn different concepts and to increase each student’s problem solving skills.
· To expand each student’s knowledge of the science of mathematics and how it relates to real life.
· To develop reasoning skills using a sequential order of thought.
· To increase our knowledge and appreciation of the Creator of all.
Course Description:
Algebra 1 will introduce the student to:
· The process of solving Linear and Quadratic Equations.
· The process of graphing functions.
· The process of solving systems of linear equations for different variables.
· The process of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing polynomials.
Motivated by these purposes, the Department of Mathematics is encouraging each student to set a high standard of achievement thus producing work that only reflects scholarship. The philosophy of the department is: students should not simply attempt excellence, but should strive to have an expectation of excellence in all their endeavors.
INSTRUCTOR: Norman N. A. Niles
SCHOOL YEAR: Ongoing
TELEPHONE: (876) 290-6773
EMAIL: [email protected]
CREDITS OFFERED: 1
TEXTBOOK: Larson, R., et al (2007). Algebra 1. McDougal Litell,
Illinois, Boston, and Dallas
Course Objectives:
· To recognize and perform the processes necessary to solve equations for the different variables.
· To understand geometric and arithmetic sequences.
· To use the distributive property and to be able to factor polynomials and multiply binomials.
· To understand direct and inverse variation.
· To use percents, ratios, and proportions appropriately in word problems.
· To find points of intersection using graphs and to understand what it means in real-life situations.
· Using reasoning skills to understand and complete multi-step word problems.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE
Weekly Tests (6) 12% Each
Final Exam 28%
The Grading Scale (in percentages) is as follows:
A 100 - 94%
B 86.9 - 84%
C 76.9 – 74%
D 66.9 - 64%
A- 93.9 - 90%
B- 83.9 - 80%
C- 73.9 – 70%
F Below 64%
B+ 89.9 - 87%
C+ 79.9 - 77%
D+ 69.9 – 67%
LESSONS*
Instruction will be via recorded lessons on mathtrailer.weebly.com.
It is highly recommended that you study the upcoming material, as printed below in the Course Outline, prior to the class.
EXAMS
Exams will be emailed to the student. The exams should be emailed back through the website or directly at [email protected]. To do so, you may scan and upload the test or take a picture with your phone or camera and email the picture of each page of the examination. Please see the ACADEMIC HONESTY policy below!
TUTORIAL The achievement and maintenance on good grades are contingent upon students spending an adequate amount of time reviewing their notes and practicing problems. It is highly recommended that you take the relevant chapter tests prior to each examination. Any areas of concern should be practiced in the relevant section of the textbook.
Your ALEKS account will be useful for studying for each of the examinations.
If you have any questions about the material, please submit them via email (see the “contact” page on the website). You may send a “sound recorder” file on your computer or take a picture of your question and email it.
BLOG
The Blog on the website will be used for important announcements and updates. Please check it regularly.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Academic Honesty is highly valued; therefore, students are encouraged to honestly prepare for and take all tests. Notebooks, textbooks, notepaper, or any device containing relevant information should not be on or near the student or student’s desk during any test. Students who are caught cheating, including plagiarism, on any test will be immediately awarded a zero as a grade for entire course.
At the end of each exam each student must write in his/her own handwriting:
I pledge on my honor that I have not received
any unauthorized assistance on this examination.
Once written, the student must sign below the pledge.
A grade will not be given unless this is written and signed on each examination.
GRADES
Please note that the amount due for this course must be received prior to a grade being given for the course. To be clear, no test score for any Exam will be released until the amount is received.
Website: mathtrailer.weebly.com
Using the Standards for Algebra 1 set forth by North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Office of Education, we will be covering the following topics:
A: Simplifying expressions using the order the order of operations, including properties of exponents, square roots and absolute value.
B: Using and evaluating expressions involving variables; Writing and solving equations, systems of equations, and inequalities from written and oral expressions, recognizing equivalent forms.
C: Identifying, graphing, solving, and interpreting linear and quadratic functions, including the variation; Applying basic concepts of statistics and probability (mean, median, mode, range).
D: Calculating measureable attributes of figures (degrees of angles, lengths, perimeter, area, volume); Using Mathematically appropriate technology; Using and manipulating given formulas to solve a variety of problems (slope, distance, area, volume, perimeter, midpoint). Performing operations involving polynomials; Solving consumer-related problems (profit, loss, sales tax, etc.)
E: Topics to include: Performing operations involving polynomials; Solving consumer-related problems (profit, loss, sales tax, etc.); Finding and interpreting information from graphs, charts, and numerical data; Predicting patterns and generalizing trends; Judging meaning, utility, and reasonableness of findings in a variety of situations, including those carried out by technology.