Oak Park and River Forest High School Mathematics Division 2015-2016 Algebra Course 211 Course Description: This course is an inquiry based class that will involve less lecture time and more teamwork and collaborative learning. This course will utilize a standards based grading format for grade reporting. Further information below. Course Content: This is a standard freshmen year algebra course. Topics include manipulation of algebraic expressions, equation solving, data analysis, graphing, irrational numbers, quadratic relationships and systems of equations, constant, linear, and absolute value functions. Textbook/Materials: Textbook: Algebra 1 Common Core, Pearson 1½ inch 3-ring binder with 5 section dividers or some organizational system TI-Nspire Calculator Pencils Pens (these are for corrections so please be a different color than black or blue) All above items are required and are available at OPRFHS bookstore Grading Scale: Equal Incremental A 80-100% B 60-79.99% C 40-59.99% D 20-39.99% F 19.99% and below Standards Based Grading: This is a standards based grading class that will use Standards Based Grading (SBG) as its main progress reporting tool. Your final grade for the semester will be a representation of your mastery level of the standards that make up the course and your proof of retention through three summative exams. The final semester grade is a combination of standards mastery, summative tests and classwork/homework completion. Grades: Grades will be calculated according to the following scale: Standards: 65% Summative Tests/Final: 30% Homework/Classwork: 5% Standards 65%: Your standards grade will be based on the results of learning evidence (tests, quizzes, entrance/exit slips, free response, group discussion, etc). Each standard will make up a percent of your grade adding up to 65%. Students will be provided multiple opportunities and given multiple ways for every learning target to show evidence of knowledge. Evidence will be based on a 0 4 grading scale. 4: Mastery 3: Proficient 2: Basic Understanding 1: Approaching Basic 0: No evidence of understanding Incomplete or missing work will receive a 0 score. Each standard final score will be based off the following guidelines; At least 4 pieces of USED evidence to calculate each overall standard score (if the scores are not the same number they will be averaged) Points of evidence are questions completed without any assistance Teachers are allowed to no count evidence per their discretion All evidence must be completed one week prior to finals week Sample Scoring. If a student has 6 scores for a standard that are given as follows; 1, 2, 4, 2, 3, 3 the teacher would drop the 1 and 4 since they are extremes and only happened a single time and then would average the remaining (2, 2, 3, 3). This student would receive a 2.5 out of 4 for this standard. A 2.5/4 is a 62.5%, which is a low B. If a student scores lower than a 2 in 4 or more standards the student will receive an incomplete grade for the entire semester. Incomplete grades will turn into failures nine weeks after the semester end if the student does not show proficiency in the needed standards.
Summative Tests 30%: You will have 3 summative tests throughout the semester. The last test will take place during finals week. These tests can be used as pieces of evidence for standards per teacher discretion. There are no retakes for summative tests. Classwork/Homework 5%: You will be expected to complete practice problems from a variety of resources. Quality daily practice and exploration with work justifying the mathematical process is expected. If for any reason daily practice is not completed as expected, it should be completed outside of class or completed late. Daily practice will be crucial to your success and your teacher will track progress in classwork and homework at their discretion. This data will be recorded under this category. PARENT ACCESS TO GRADES: I update Skyward weekly. It is important that you, and your family, use this tool to stay aware of your overall progress in the class as well as how you are performing in each of the categories mentioned above. Teachers will not start marking no count for standard grades until there are at least 4 pieces of evidence for that standard. If you have concerns about anything you see on Skyward related to your grade, please let me know promptly. TEACHER EXPECTATIONS & DAILY ROUTINES: Classroom Expectations: Students are expected to be responsible (arrive on time, have all materials needed for class, and study and complete assignments on time), be respectful (treat everyone in the class with the respect and be engaged in collaborative partnerships), be focused (actively participate and listen) and have fun. Homework: Homework will be assigned on a regular basis. All problems must be written out completely and all work must be shown for credit. All problems need to be attempted to receive full credit. Late assignments can be turned in up to one week before finals week. Assessments: Students should expect to have weekly assessments that will count towards their standards grade. While the summative tests cannot be retaken, students will be provided multiple exposures to every standard to give them a chance show comprehension. Teachers may provide retakes on any assessment (except summative tests) per their discretion. It is expected that quiz retakes are not to occur on a regular basis, but are an educational tool to help reassess knowledge that took longer to grasp and apply. Additional help or requirements may be required for students to be eligible for retakes. Notes: You should write down all class notes. Make sure to include a proper heading and that they contain everything that was written and discussed in class. Binder: You are expected to keep a binder with 3 different sections. Each section should be labeled clearly and maintained daily. The sections are (1)Notes, (2)Classwork, and (3)Homework Unexcused Tardies: In order to make the most of our time together, it is important that you come to class on time and begin working right away. Being tardy to class means that you are missing important components of the day s activities. If you have an unexcused tardy you will NOT be given additional time to complete tests, quizzes, or class work already in progress Absences: If you are absent for class, it is your responsibility to pick up any worksheets or notes that were completed in class. If you are absent the day of a test or quiz, you are expected to take it the day you return. If you are absent the day prior to a test or quiz, you are to take it as scheduled. For multiple day absences, a schedule will be worked out with the teacher to get you caught up. If the absence is unexcused, there will be no extension on long term assignments or tests and quizzes.
Academic Integrity: Working together on HW and projects where appropriate is strongly encouraged. However, copying other people s work is prohibited. If you copy from another student or any other source (or allow a student to copy your work), there will be disciplinary action per the teachers discretion. If you are quoting or paraphrasing from an outside source for a project or paper, be sure to cite the source appropriately. Cell Phone Use: Cell phone use during any assessment is not allowed. Cell phones should not be out during class and on silent or off unless you are explicitly told it is allowed. *All school policies not directly mentioned above will be followed. COURSE OUTLINE: List learning standards here. First Semester: Functions Standard 1: Functions Basics I can define a function I can identify a function I can evaluate a function Standard 2: Domain and Range I can write the domain/range of a function given a graph I understand the domain/range of a Standard 3: Algebra of Functions I can add two or more algebraic functions I can subtract two or more algebraic functions I can find/evaluate the composition of two algebraic functions Reinforcement 1 Standard 4: Solving equations and inequalities I can solve one and two step linear equations with a variable on one side. I can solve one-variable equations with the variables being on both sides of the equation I can solve one-variable equations using the distributive property I can solve one-variable equations involving combining like terms I can analyze and represent s with equations I can identify whether there is one, none, or many solutions I can solve multi-variable equations in terms of other variables Linear Functions Standard 5: Rate of change I can identify the rate of change and initial value given a table, graph, equation, and or I can compare two different proportional relationships represented in different ways Standard 6: Identify Linear Functions I can identify when a function is linear given a table, graph, equation or I understand the meaning of the solution set of a linear function Standard 7: Write an equation of a Linear Function I can interpret unit rate as the slope I can derive an equation for a line with any intercept on the vertical axis I can derive an equation for lines that are perpendicular or parallel I can write a model for a linear function
Standard 8: Graph a Linear Function I can graph proportional relationships written in any form I can apply the properties of transformations to graph a linear function in point slope form I can graph a linear function from a Standard 9: Inequalities of Linear Functions I can graph an inequality that is based off of a proportional relationship I can interpret the solution region of a linear inequality I can algebraically identify solutions of inequalities Exponential Functions Standard 10: Identifying and Graphing Exponential Functions I can identify an exponential function as growth or decay given a table, graph, equation, or I can apply the properties of transformations to graph any exponential function I can write the equation of an exponential function given a table, graph, equation, or Reinforcement 2 Standard 11: Solving equations I can solve a one-variable equation that involves exponents and roots I can solve a rational expression with 2 terms Standard 12: Properties of Integer Exponents I understand what an exponent is and how it is used I can apply the product of powers property of integer exponents I can apply the quotient of powers property of integer exponents I can apply the power of powers property of integer exponents I understand and can explain why the properties of integer exponents work Second Semester: Statistics Standard 1: Identify and compare linear and exponential functions I can identify the differences between linear and exponential functions given any information I can compare linear and exponential functions in terms of initial values, growth rates, and at specific values Standard 2: Modeling of linear and exponential relationships I can model and calculate a line of best fit (regression) for linear and exponential situations Systems of Linear Equations Standard 3: Solve systems of linear equations I can identifying a solution to a system of equations I understand what it means to be a solution to a system of equations I can solve a system of equation by the method of my choice (algebraic, graphically) Standard 4: Solve systems of linear inequalities I can identify the solution region of a system of inequalities graphically I can identifying solutions to a system of inequalities I understand the meaning of the solution region to a system of inequalities
Properties of Exponents Standard 5: Properties of Rational Exponents I understand the relationship between rational exponents and roots I can simplify expressions with rational exponents I can apply the product of powers property of exponents I can apply the quotient of powers property of exponents I can apply the power of powers property of exponents Standard 6: Operations of Polynomials I can apply the distributive property to multiplying larger polynomials I can multiply two polynomials (monomial, binomial, trinomial) I understand the components of a polynomial (degree, terms, coeffeicients) I can write a quadratic expression in standard form Factoring & Solving Quadratics Standard 7: Factor Quadratics I can factor the GCF out of a polynomial I can factor a trinomial with any leading coefficient (with and without a GCF) I can factor the difference of squares (with and without a GCF) Standard 8: Solve Quadratics I can solve a quadratic equation by the method of my choice (factoring, quadratic equation, graphing) I understand what it means to be the solution of a quadratic equation I can apply the meaning of a solution to a Quadratic Functions & Graphing (Properties of) Standard 9: Graphing/Critical Points in Any Form I can identify the maximum/minimum of a quadratic equation I can identify the initial value of a quadratic equation I can evaluate a quadratic for a specific value I can apply the properties of transformations to graph a quadratic function in vertex form Standard 10: Systems of Functions I can find all solutions to a system of two functions (linear, quadratic, exponential) I can identify how many solutions there will be to a system of two functions I understand what it means to be a solution to a system of functions Transformations Standard 11: Transformations of any function I can apply the properties of transformations to graph any function given the parent function (linear, exponential, quadratic, absolute value, trig functions, generic f(x)) I can explain a transformation given any parent function and the transformed function (graphs or equations)