Principles of Algebra Syllabus

 

Course Number and Title:  Principles of Algebra

Academic Credits:   1 credit

Course Delivery Format:   In person (AIS)

Teacher: Mr. Matthew Mills

 

(Fulfills graduation requirement in ALL pathways)

 

 

Teacher Summary:

I have been teaching for 10 years spending my last 8 here at Susquehanna Township High School. I have my bachelor’s in mathematics and my master’s in education. I look forward to working with you and your family this year!

 

Teacher Room Number: 313

Teacher Phone: 717-657-5117 ext: 42313

Teacher Email: mmills@hannasd.org

Office Hours: By appointment only; please email to schedule an appointment.

 

Course Description:

Principles of Algebra introduces and explores elementary functions including linear, polynomial, exponential, rational, and radical.  These functions wills be used to model real-world situations.

 

Prerequisites:

Middle School math.

 

Required Texts and Materials:

Writing utensils, laptops and chargers, folder

 

Recommended Texts and Materials:

Bring a calculator to class daily.  TI-30XIS will be provided as a class set, but these cannot leave the classroom.

 

Course Outcomes:

The student will demonstrate through the mathematical process an understanding of:

·       Structure and operations with expressions and quantities

·       Creating equations that describe numbers or relationships

·       Reasoning with equations and inequalities

·       Interpreting and building functions

·       Constructing and comparing linear functions

 

 

 

Units of Study/Pace of Course:

 

Unit	Major Topics	Standards Addressed	Approximate Length of Unit	Assignments/ Assessments
Pre-Algebra Review	-Review all pre-algebra related topics	Please click here to see Pennsylvania’s Principle of Algebra Standards.	30 days	Each Unit will have 1-3 assignments per major topic, 1-3 review days, and 1-4 assessments; all based on the judgement of the educator.
Real Numbers	-Basic operations -Order of Operations -Number comparisons -Distributive Property		15 days
Solving Equations	-Combining Like Terms -One and Two steps -Multistep -Variables on both sides -Absolute value -Consecutive integers -Perimeter problems -Mixture problems -Distance Rate Time		20 days
Rational Numbers and Equations	-Add/subtract fractions -LCM -Clearing fractions in equations -Solving proportions -Application of proportions		24 days
Linear Equations	-Rate of change -Direct Variation -Slope-int form -Point-slope form -Standard form -Parallel & Perpendicular equations		30 days
One variable Inequalities	-One and Multistep -Compound -Absolute value		28 days
Systems of Linear Equations and linear inequalities	-Graphing -Elimination method -Substitution method -Application		25 days
Exponents and Polynomials	-All exponent rules -Operations with polynomials -Factoring polynomials & GCFGCF		25 days

Procedures for Late Assignment:

Assignments are expected to be completed by the next day.
Late work will be accepted up to the last day of the unit.

 

Procedures for Redo Work:

Work will need to be redone if students wish to retake an assessment.

 

Procedure for Extra Credit:

No extra credit will be offered.

 

Calculation of Final Grade:

CATEGORY	Percent of Quarter Grades	Percent of Overall Grade
Assessments	60%	Q1 = 20% Q2 = 20%
Demonstration of Knowledge	30%	Q3 = 20% Q4 = 20%
Learning Opportunities	10%	Midterm = 10% Final = 10%
Total:	100%	100%

 

 

 

Grading Scale:

·       A    -  90% - 100%

·       B    -  80% - 89%

·       C    -  70% - 79%

·       D   -   60% - 69%

·       F    -    0% - 59%

 

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Class Attendance Policy:

Click HERE for the board approved attendance policy.

 

Cell Phone Policy:

Click HERE for the board approved electronic device policy.

 

Academic Integrity Policy:

Click HERE for the board approved academic integrity policy.

 

Pass Policy:

All students must use e-hall pass to sign out of class.

 

Academic Assistance Program (AAP):

Need additional assistance in the class? Come to AAP after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays from 2:37-4:30pm in the library. A certified teacher will be on staff to help with any work or questions you may have. Students may ride the 4:30pm late bus home from AAP.