Ms. Wang & Ms. Witt Algebra 1. Welcome to Algebra I for the school year. This entire year will deepen our understanding of Algebra.

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Email: ywang@erhsnyc.net; ewitt@erhsnyc.net Ms. Wang & Ms. Witt Algebra 1 Welcome to Algebra I for the 2018-2019 school year. This entire year will deepen our understanding of Algebra.

1 Ms. Wang & Ms. Witt Algebra 1 Welcome to Algebra I for the school year. This entire year will deepen our understanding of Algebra. Essential Questions 1) How are verbal and algebraic models and formulas used to represent real life situations? 2) How can we utilize equations/inequalities to solve problems? 3) What are the key features of a function and how are they identified? Please note that the contents of the syllabus may change throughout the course of the year. Please refer to the website above for the most up to date information. Grade Breakdown Assessments- 70% Classwork/Participation/Engagement- 15% Homework- 15% Course Requirements Notebook, binder and homework folder Pens, pencils, graph papers, a ruler, and a (metal) compass TI-84+ graphing calculator You are expected to come to class prepared with your notebook, homework folder, pens, pencils, rulers, compass, graph papers and graphing calculator. Failure to do so will affect your grade. Criteria for Success i. Homework Homework serves two main purposes. It allows you to practice what was taught in class and to determine whether you understand the material. It is your responsibility to check google classroom each night for assignments. We will check that you did the homework every day. Each homework will be worth two points and graded for completeness. If you do not understand a homework question, you are encouraged to send us an with questions about the assignment and/or attend extra help before the assignment is due. Technical difficulties and broken printers are not reasons for incomplete work. Please contact us immediately or print at school. Homework will be collected at the beginning of class. If you did not hand it in on time, then your homework will not be accepted. ii. (Exams/Quizzes/Projects )Assessments

2 Exams, quizzes, and projects are an important part of our coursework. Exams allow you to assess yourself and allow us to evaluate how the class is progressing. Old exams and quizzes are also excellent study tools for future exams. Be prepared for exams and quizzes; there will be no opportunity for a retake or revision. Be aware of when exams/quizzes are scheduled; you will be expected to take them even if you are absent that week. If you are absent on a quiz/exam day, it is your responsibility to speak with us to set up an appropriate time to make up the quiz/exam. To schedule a make-up exam you must us with possible dates and times you are available for the make-up exam. We will you a confirmation of your exam make-up date and time. Ideally, the make-up exam should be scheduled before your return to school. This course will have a midterm and a final exam. This course also requires students take the NYS Algebra 1 Regents on June 19, 2019 at 12:30pm. If grades of the Regents are received before Report Cards are printed, it will count in your average. iv. Participation/Engagement and Classwork Classwork must be done in class, which includes staying on task, following directions, participation, completing a task, and attendance. It is important to continuously be engaged in class in order to be successful. This includes The 5Ps ; prompt, prepared, positive, productive, and participation. Participation and presentations in class are also critical to your success. You are expected to share your ideas and pay attention when others are speaking. This is an integral part of class discussions and group work. You are also expected to present problems on the board. Your grades for presentation and participation reflect your contribution to the learning process. Calculator Usage Make sure you have your TI-83 or equivalent graphing calculator every day to class with you. Also, be aware that your calculators must be cleared of its memory prior to any quiz or testing. Academic Integrity Your performance and achievement in this class will be assessed on your understanding of the material that we will be learning. Therefore, it is imperative that you submit your own work that reflects your understanding. Academic integrity is a core value that all members of the ERHS community strive to uphold. Please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy in the Eleanor Roosevelt High School Family Handbook.

3 Here are the topics we will be covering in this course: (1-year sequence) UNIT 1 Foundations for Algebra (1-2 week) Variables and Expressions Order of Operations and Evaluating Expressions Real Numbers and the Number Line Properties of Real Numbers Operations of Real Numbers (Adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying) The Distributive Property Intro to Equation UNIT 2 Solving Equations (2-3 weeks) Writing Equations Solving One-Step Equations Solving Multi-Step Equations Equations with Variables on Both Sides Absolute Value Equations Literal Equations and Formulas Ratios, Rates, and Conversions Solving Proportions Proportions and Similar Figures Percents Change Expressed as a Percent UNIT 2 An Introduction to Functions (1 week) An Introduction to Functions Formalizing Relations and Functions Patterns of Linear Function and Nonlinear Functions Inverse Functions UNIT 3 Linear Functions (3 weeks) Rate of Change and Slope Point-Slope Form Direct Variation Equations in Standard Forms and Slope-Intercept Form Graphing Linear Equations Graphing Absolute Value Functions Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form Writing Equations in Standard Form Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Scatter Plots and Lines of Fit UNIT 4 Solving Inequalities (2 weeks) Inequalities Involving Addition and Subtraction Inequalities Involving Multiplication and Division Solving Multi-Step Inequalities Working With Sets Union and Intersection of Sets Solving Compound Inequalities Graphing Inequalities

4 Inequalities Involving Absolute Value Inequalities in Two Variables UNIT 5 Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities (1-2 weeks) Graphing Systems of Equations Solving Systems Using Substitution Solving Systems Using Elimination Applying Systems of Linear Equations Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities UNIT 6 Exponents and Exponential Functions (2 weeks) Zero and Negative Exponents Addition and Subtraction Properties of Exponents Multiplication and Division Properties of Exponents Rational Exponents and Radicals Exponential Functions Exponential Growth and Decay UNIT 7 Polynomials (3 weeks) Adding/Subtracting Polynomials Multiplying and Factoring Multiplying Binomials Multiplying Special Cases Polynomial Identification 2 Factoring + + Factoring Factoring Special Cases Factoring by Grouping UNIT 8 Quadratic Functions and Equations (2 weeks) Solving Quadratic Equations Factoring to Solve Quadratic Equations Quadratic Function Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing Completing the Square Quadratic Formula and Discriminant System of Linear and Quadratic Equations UNIT 9 Radical Functions (2 weeks) The Pythagorean s Theorem Simplifying Radicals Operations With Radical Equations Solving Radical Equations Graphing Square Root Functions Trigonometric Ratios UNIT 8 Rational Expressions and Functions (2 weeks) Simplifying Rational Expression Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions Dividing Polynomials

5 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions Solving Rational Equations Inverse Variation Graphing Rational Functions UNIT 10 Sequences (1 week) Intro to Sequence Arithmetic Sequences Geometric Sequences UNIT 11 Data Analysis and Probability (3 weeks) Organizing Data Using Matrices Frequency and Histograms Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion Box-and-Whisker Plots Samples and Surveys Permutations and Combinations Theoretical and Experimental Probability Probability of Compound Events

6 Name: Key Components of Ms. Wang and Ms. Witt s classroom: Please answer the following based on the course syllabus and expectations in Algebra How do you contact Ms. Witt? How do you contact Ms. Wang? 2. What school supplies do you need for this course? 3. What are The 5Ps? Explain a.. b.. c.. d.. e.. 4. How can you be successful with your participation/engagement/classwork? 5. How do you submit your assignments? 6. What can you do if you do not understand a homework question? 7. How is homework graded? 8. Why is it important to do homework? 9. What should you do if you are absent on a quiz/exam day? 10. Do you have an opportunity to retake exams/quizzes? Circle one: Yes / No 11. What is your first thing to do once you enter the classroom? 12. When entering the classroom at the beginning of the period, the proper procedure is to

7 a.) check the assignment on the board and get to work. b.) check the assignment on the board and get to it when you have time. c.) check the assignment on the board and text your friend about it. 13. Food in class is a.) okay if I bring enough for everybody. b.) okay if I m really, really hungry. c.) never okay. 14. When another student is speaking I should a.) listen attentively. b.) pretend to listen attentively. c.) secretly check my cell phone. (Hint: See question #3.) 15. When working in groups, you should always: a) Be friendly to your peers b) Put back materials when you are done c) Help others by not giving the answers away d) All of the above 16. When turning in make-up homework for the day that you are excused absence, always include: a) The date the assignment was due b) Your name c) The date youʼre turning it in d) All of the above 17. Where can you find your daily assignment? I have read/understand the course syllabus and attached questions. By signing below I am in agreement that we will work together to carry out all expectations for the school year. Student Signature Parent Name Parent Signature Preferred Cell Number

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