ALGEBRA        MRS. PRICE           2017-2018

                                              cprice@auburn.wednet.edu   

1. Introduction to Algebra

This Algebra Course has been aligned to the National Common Core Standards in Mathematics. We will focus on building fundamental skills that are necessary for success in higher level mathematics courses.

2. Areas of Study

1 – Relationships between quantities and reasoning with   equations

2 – Linear and Exponential Relationships

3 – Descriptive Statistics

4 – Expressions and Equations

5 – Quadratic Functions and Modeling

3. Algebra Overview

Seeing Structure in Expressions

Interpret the structure of expressions

Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems

Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Functions

Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials

Creating Equations

Create equations that describe numbers or relationships

Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities

Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning

Solve equations and inequalities in one variable

Solve systems of equations

Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically

Interpreting Functions

Understand the concept of a function and use function notation.

Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of a context.

Analyze functions using different representations.

Building Functions

Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities.

Build new functions from existing functions.

Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models

Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems.

Interpret expressions for functions in terms of the situation they model.

Interpreting Categorical and Quantitative Data

        Summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable.

Summarize, represent, and interpret data on two categorical and quantitative variables.

Interpret linear models

4. Categories of Student Work

1. Daily Homework, in-class activities, and Exit Activities

1. 10% of overall grade
2. Appears as “Practice Work” in Skyward
3. The majority of all daily assignments will be out of 10 points each

2.  Assessments

1.  90% of overall grade
2.  Appears as “Tests” in Skyward
3. The majority of all assessments will be 4 points for each concept

5. Assessments Overview

• We will have an assessment that goes into the gradebook about once per week.
• Assessments will contain 4-16 questions that spiral the most recent concepts that we have covered in class. In other words, just because last week you took a test on Integer Operations, this weeks’ assessment will require you to show knowledge on new topics as well as previous weeks topics.
• This assessment strategy will show student understanding throughout many points in time, instead of just that one day. Students will have many opportunities to show mastery on each of the semester’s concepts.
• Students will be retested (up to three times during class periods) on any concept that they have not mastered.
• After the third retake attempt, if still not showing mastery, they will need to come in schedule a time before or after school to take a grade improvement retest.

6. Grade Improvement Retests: Per department policy, grade improvement retests are allowed an unlimited number of times on any assessment providing the following procedure is completed:

• Students must correct the mistakes on the original assessment prior to a retake and demonstrate knowledge on each missed problem on a separate assignment prior to the retest
• Students must schedule a time before or after school to retake a test with their teacher.
• All retake/redo/late work must be completed within one week of the end of a grading period.

If your child’s grade drops below 80% (B-) in my class, they never have practice work/homework, or they cannot tell you how they are doing in class please contact the school so we can set up a meeting in order to discuss what we can do to help your child succeed.

7. Skyward Family Access:

https://www2.saas.wa-k12.net/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wauburns71/fwemnu01.w 

You can get your Skyward Family Access log in and password from the office at Olympic MS. This will allow you to see your child’s grades in all of his/her classes along with any missing assignments. I encourage you to use this tool throughout the school year. Many students also find it useful to be able to keep track of their own learning.

8. My Website: https://sites.google.com/a/auburn.wednet.edu/mrs-price-s-math-classroom/home 

From my website click on the Algebra page, and there you can access daily activities, homework, and video lessons. You will need your child’s school google log in and password to access the Algebra page.

Classroom Responsibilities for Mrs. Price’s Math Class

Electronics:          All electronic devices (except calculators) are to be turned off and out of sight unless they are being used as a classroom tool. They are not allowed out at school and are not to be the cause of distraction of any kind. They will be confiscated until the end of the period. Repeat offenders will have to get it back from an administrator.

Calculators:          Students are generally allowed to use calculators at all times in math class. It would be a good idea to purchase an inexpensive scientific calculator. Purchase of a graphing calculator is highly recommended for Algebra and is expected for Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. Currently the preferred graphing calculator is the TI-83 plus or the TI-84 plus.

Supplies:         Bring all supplies to class to be prepared. That includes your binder, composition book, notebook paper, pencils, pens, headphones or earbuds, whiteboard markers, as well as any assignments that are due that day.  

Cheating:         Cheating during an assessment will result with a 0 on that attempt, along with an office referral.

Assignments:  Show all of your work on all of your assignments and work in a neat and organized manner. I cannot give credit for assignments which I am unable to read. Failure to show work may result in a no credit for that assignment. 

Late Assignments:  Homework is due at the beginning of the next class period unless otherwise stated.  Your homework will be graded for correctness as well as completeness every class period. Late papers are accepted, however, they will need to be turned in and may take a while to be added to the gradebook.

Extra Help:          I am available before school to help anyone who is experiencing difficulties. I am also available by prior arrangements after school.

Hall Passes:          Hall passes are available to all students in the classroom, provided that: (1) no group instruction is taking place. (2) Time outside of classroom is limited to 5 minutes. (3) Only one person out of the room at a time.  If hall passes become chronic, then a limited number of passes will be given.

Tardiness:          Students are expected to be in class on time.

Conduct:          I expect students to behave in a respectful manner to all individuals in our classroom. All behavior which is conducive to learning and not disruptive to others ability to learn is welcomed. Disruptive and disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. 

Assessment and assignment organizer:  Students are expected to keep track of all assessment and assignment scores on their organizer. It should be kept up to date and neatly organized.  In case of any discrepancies that show up in what you think your grade is and what I have recorded in the grade book, you must show proof by bringing in your up-to-date organizer.

Absences:          Students are responsible for making up any missing assignments due to an absence. It is the student’s responsibility to get the missing work.  If the student is absent on the day of a test, he or she will make it up on the day they return.

Effort:          Try to learn at your highest level. Pay attention in class and take the time to do ALL of your homework. Do not short change yourself by quitting early. I expect to have a lot of fun this year. By following your responsibilities outlined above, you greatly improve your chance of doing well in this course.

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Dear Parent/Guardian:

Welcome to Mrs. Price’s Algebra Class! It will be my pleasure to teach your student mathematics this year. Thank you for taking the time to look through this syllabus with your student and for helping them start off the semester successfully! If you have any questions about this course or syllabus, please don’t hesitate to contact me at cprice@auburn.wednet.edu.

Sincerely,

Christy Price

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