ALGEBRA A

Teacher:_____________________ Rm #________

Course Number : MA204 (1 Elective Credit)

Pre-requisite

Successful completion of Pre-Algebra or recommendation of teachers.

Course Description

Introduction to Algebra that is designed to address the first portion of Algebra I in a full year course. Guidelines for Algebra A includes the following: Variables, grouping symbols, equations, applications and problem solving, numbers on a line, technology using calculators and computer (laserdisc program); working with real numbers: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, calculator key-in/computer key-in; solving equations and problems: transforming equations, solving problems, extending problem solving skills, calculator key-in, application (car loan).

Required Text

Algebra I, Applications and Connections, Foster, Winters, Gell, Rath, and Gordon; Merrill Publishing Company, 1995.

Materials Needed

The student is required to supply the following items when they come to class everyday:

*Assigned text (covered)

*3-ring binder

*Loose leaf paper

*Pencil

*Calculators (optional)

*Other (specified by the teacher)

Instructional Method

Class periods will be conducted in the following manner: attendance will be taken (refer to the attendance policy found in the student handbook), coverage of new material in lecture type, exploratory chalkboard examples, student-teacher discussions, assignment, announced/surprised quizzes, reviews, tests, exams, and group activities.

Mid-quarter and weekly progress reports will be issued to students. Parents are required to sign and have their child return the reports to their teacher. These documents will be documented for future references. Parent-teacher conferences will be held every 1st and 3rd quarters; parents are encouraged to attend.

Evaluation Method

Daily Assignments

Quizzes

Tests

Exam (qtr and/or sem)

Notebook

Projects

Standard Distribution of Grades

100%-90% A

89%-80% B

79%-70% C

69%-60% D

59%-below F

note: During end of semester grading, 2nd and 4th quarter grades are 2/3 of the final semester grade.

Course Outline

First Quarter: Chapter 1,2

Second Quarter: Chapter 3,4

Third Quarter: Chapter 4,5

Fourth Quarter: Chapter 6,7

Classroom Rules

The basic classroom rules that are to be observe in ALL math classes:

1. Follow instructions at all times.

2. Bring all needed materials at all times.

3. Make constructive remarks only.

4. Conduct subject-related activities only.

5. Observe all SSHS rules.