
Algebra I
Contact:
Tracey Reagan
ctreagan@bellsouth.net
Course Time:
Algebra I A: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Algebra I B: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Please note, Algebra I A & B are identical classes offered in two different periods.
Both A & B sections meet twice per week.
Course Prerequisites:
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Students need to have completed Pre-Algebra.
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Students scoring a B or better in a pre-requisite class taken at WHCT
are not required to take a placement test for the next level class. -
All other students must pass a short placement test prior to registration.
Course Text and Calculator:
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Prentice Hall Algebra I 2011 Edition
Please note: 2011 Edition Only
ISBN- 0133500403
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Prentice Hall Algebra 1 Student Companion
ISBN- 0133688925
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any graphing calculator approved for use on the ACT
(TI-84 Plus preferred)
Course Description:
Algebra I includes the study of algebraic expressions, properties, equations and inequalities, integers and rational numbers, proportional reasoning, graphing functions, slope, systems of equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, and radicals.
A variety of geometry topics are also introduced.
MathXL will provide students the opportunity to get online example problems worked for every section in the text.
Course Class Time:
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Students are expected to bring all materials to class and arrive on time, ready to participate.
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Class time will include review problems, student questions, introduction to new concepts, and opportunities to work on new problems.
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Students will have opportunities to work in groups.
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There will be occasional in-class quizzes, sometimes unannounced.
Course Homework Requirements:
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All homework assignments are to be completed in pencil, legiible,
and in the format the tutor provides. -
Homework will consist of reviewing the lesson, completing problems from the book
or handouts, and/or working problems online in MathXL. -
Weekly assignments will be emailed to the students and parent at the beginning of
each week and will also be available on Schoology. -
Assignments will be due the following Tuesday with the assignment sheet stapled to
the top and initialed by the parent.
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Students/parents should be diligent to get assistance as needed during the week on assignments. You are welcome to email or call me for help!
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Students can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week on homework.
Tests:
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Chapter tests will be given upon the completion of each chapter and may
be a combination of handwritten tests and MathXL tests. -
Tests will need to be proctored by a parent and will come home in a
signed, sealed envelope. They are to be returned in the provided envelope,
sealed, with a parent signature on the seal. -
Occasionally, tests will be given in-class.
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Tests will be announced as closed book/closed note OR open book/open note
at the discretion of the tutor.
Grading:
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40% homework
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50% tests
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10% midterm / final
Specific Requirements:
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Internet access is required for MathXL.
Course Supplies:
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textbook
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student companion book
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ACT-approved graphing calculator (TI-84+ preferred)
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binder w. 3 dividers -labeled Notes, Homework, Quizzes/Exams
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pencils / colored pencils / highlighters
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loose-leaf lined paper
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loose-leaf graph paper