Algebra I Fall Semester 2013-14

Instructors: Mr. Dodge Room: B222 Email: [email protected]

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to develop and challenge student ability in discovering, analyzing, representing, and solving algebraic problems at the high school level. Students develop skills in problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, representation, and connection. Additional support skills in adaptive reasoning, strategic competence, conceptual understanding, and procedural fluency are developed to equip students with a strong productive disposition about mathematics in their lives and communities. Required Materials: math notebook, binder, dividers, pens, pencils

4: Statistics, Take 2

3: Solving & Writing Linear Equations

2: Proportional Reasoning

1: Statistics, Take 1

Fall Semester Outline: UNIT SECTIONS 1.1: Dot Plots 1.2: Measures of center 1.3: Box plots & interquartile range 1.4: Histograms 2.1: Proportions 2.2: Capture-Recapture 2.3: Proportions & Measurement Systems 2.4: Direct Variation 2.5: Inverse Variation 2.7: Evaluating Expressions 2.8: Undoing Operations 3.1: Recursive Sequences 3.2: Linear Plots 3.3: Time-Distance Relationships
 3.4: Linear Equations & the Intercept Form
 3.5: Linear Equations & Rate of Change
 3.6 Solving Equations Using the Balancing Method 4.1: A Formula for Slope
 4.2: Writing a Linear Equation to Fit Data
 4.3: Point-Slope Form of a Linear Equation
 4.4: Equivalent Algebraic Equations 4.5: Writing Point-Slope Equations to Fit Data
 4.6: More on Modeling (Using Q-points is an optional method to determine lines of fit.) 4.7: Applications of Modeling

Required Textbook: Discovering Algebra

STANDARDS Interpreting Categorical & Quantitative Data  Summarize, represent, & interpret data on…. - Single count or measurement variables - Two categorical & quantitative variables The Real Number System  Use properties of rational & irrational numbers Quantities  Reason quantitatively & use units to solve problems Creating Equations  Create equations that describe numbers or relationships Creating Equations  Create equations that describe numbers or relationships Reasoning with Equations & Inequalities  Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning & explain reasoning  Solve equations & inequalities in one variable Building Functions  Build functions that model relationships between two quantities Quantities  Reason quantitatively & use units to solve problems Creating Equations  Create equations that describe numbers or relationships Interpreting Categorical & Quantitative Data  Summarize, represent, & interpret data on two categorical & quantitative variables  Interpret linear models

Evaluation Procedures: Timely completion of assignments and projects, prompt attendance, participation in class activities and discussions, and the tested ability to apply learned knowledge to common-life experiences will weigh toward the grade.

Grading: All scores will be determined through adequate demonstration of knowledge in reference to the Common Core State Standards and Essential Learning Goals. Each student's grade will be determined from the following scale: M = Missing 6 = Unsatisfactory (U) 7 = Partially Proficient (PP) 8 = Low Proficient (LP) 9 = High Proficient (HP) 10 = Advanced (A)

 80% Product (30% exams, 20% quizzes/exit tickets, 30% projects)  10% Process (HW, Classwork, Journals, Attendance, etc.)  10% Semester Final Exam

A = 9 or higher B=8 C=7 D=6 F = Missing

Attendance: Attendance is an important part of student success and therefore it is important that students make every effort to attend and actively participate in every class period. The HTEC attendance policy will be upheld in this class. A detailed description of the HTEC attendance policy can be found in the HTEC Student Handbook. Make-up Work/Late Work Policy: Late work and make up work will be accepted on a case by case basis. Students will be expected to turn in all work at the beginning of class. Any work not turned in on time will result in a reduction of Htech bucks. A penalty of $10 per day will be assessed to late work up to a maximum of $30. After the third day the late work will not be accepted. If late work receives a low-proficient (8) score or higher $5 will be credited back to the student’s account. It is the student’s sole responsibility to complete assignments and turn them in on time by the method required in the assignment. If special circumstances arise consult with your teacher to make arrangements. Plagiarism, Academic Dishonesty, & Cheating: The principal or designee may suspend or recommend expulsion of a student who engages in one or more of the following specific activities while in school buildings, on or off school property, in school vehicles, or during a school-sponsored activity. In addition, any of the following situations can be considered as cheating or scholastic dishonesty: 1) Copying or sharing homework 2) Copying another student’s work during a test/making your work visible for another to copy 3) Using unauthorized materials during a test 4) Revealing the content of a test to other students who have not yet taken a test 5) Stealing and/or disseminating a test 6) Plagiarism of research sources (blatant or subtle). Plagiarism is using another’s ideas as your own without proper citation 7) Using or passing off another person’s work as one’s work 8) Conspiracy to cheat When a student is considered to be cheating:  A student will receive a zero on the assignment/test  Repeated offenses may result in suspension and/or expulsion The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited to, the use by paraphrase or direct quotations, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgement. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency that may or may not be engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials. In accordance with High Tech Early College policy, student work must be the original work of the student presenting the material for a grade.