Algebra I Syllabus

I. Course Description

This course is designed to show students how to integrate basic math principles with their everyday lives.

II. Course Objectives and Outcomes

A. Gain ability to grasp concepts and skills when tied to applications.

B. Connect to interdisciplinary areas and to other math areas, such as number theory, geometry, and statistics.

C. Relate problem solving strategies to real-world situations.

D. Show the understanding of the role of the scientific calculator as a problem solving tool.

E. Maintain prior taught skills and concepts through mixed review.

F. Bridge the gap from concrete models to the abstract algorithms through manipulative activities.

III. Curriculum Guidelines

A. Grade Period 1- Tools of Algebra, Solving Equations

B. Grade Period 2- Solving Inequalities, Solving and Applying Proportions

C. Grade Period 3- Graphs and Functions, Linear Equations and their Graphs

D. Grade Period 4- Systems of Equations and Inequalities, Exponents and Exponential Functions

E. Grade Period 5- Polynomials and Factoring

F. Grade Period 6- Radical Expressions and Equations and Rational Expressions and Functions

IV. Instructional Methods and Activities

A. Cooperative learning in the classroom

B. Alternative assessment preparing for the WASL

C. Lecture/ discussion

D. Graphing calculators

E. Use of manipulatives in the classroom

V. Evaluation and Grades

A. Daily assignments (50% of grade)

B. Quizzes and tests (50% of grade)

C. The grading scale will be:

90-100% A

80-89% B

70-79% C

60-69% D

0-59% F

VI. Textbook

A. Prentice Hall Mathematics ALGEBRA 1