Algebra 1
Instructor:
Maurine Amend
Description:
Course covers real numbers and variables, equations, inequalities, applied problems, polynomials, factoring. rational equations, graphing and functions, radicals and quadratic formulas.
Requirements:
First, students are required to write down all homework assignments in a journal. Assignments will be written on the board at the end of class. It is their responsibility to write them down as we are training them for college. Second, all homework must be neat, legible, written in pencil and all work must be shown. Third, students are graded on 12 quizzes, any additional quizzes given will result in the lowest quiz score being dropped. Quizzes will be given once a week. Fourth, tests will be taken on Fridays per class schedule in the Testing Center following MRA test policy. Finally, it is the student’s responsibility to contact me if they miss a class to receive any homework that is not already on the family portal. If I am not contacted a zero will be awarded for that work.
Prerequisites:
Your child must have taken the previous math class with a passing grade of 70% minimum or meet expectations on MRA’s math entrance assessment in order to register for this class.
Grades:
Quizzes – 40% – 10 quizzes
Test – 20% – 3 tests
Final Semester Test – 30%
Homework – 10% Completion grade work, must be shown.
(No late work will be accepted)
Highly recommended that students retake the class if they receive less than a 70.
Upon successful completion of this course a student will earn 1 Math credit
Level of Parental Involvement
High School:
5 hours independently per day, 1 hour working with a parent per day
Texts:
Beginning Algebra Tobey Slater 5th edition ISBN 0-13-093228-0
Supplies:
12 Dry Erase Markers
Paper
Sharpened Pencils
TI83 or TI84 Calculator
Other Requirements:
All homework must be checked by parents.