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chARTer~TECH High School for the Performing Arts

2012-2013 Course Syllabus
Department:

Mathematics

Course:

Algebra A

Instructor/s:

Mrs. Krieger-Wilcutt - [email protected]

Mr. Veit - [email protected]

Course Description:
This course is designed as a first year mathematics course. This course
allows students to receive training in the foundations of Algebra I with an
integration of basic geometry. The main focus of this course is to provide
students with the fundamentals of algebra and geometry that will enable
them to have an in depth understanding of more advanced material as they
progress through their academic careers.
Required Materials:
Binder, pencils, notebook, & loose-leaf paper
Course Objectives:
1. Perform basic arithmetic operations on whole numbers, integers, and
rational numbers
2. Use the Order of Operations to solve mathematical sentences
3. Understand and apply the notion of place value
4. Translate verbal expressions into mathematical expressions and vice
versa
5. Find the GCF and LCM of two numbers
6. Classify numbers according to sets
7. Plot integers on a number line
8. Compare and order rational numbers
9. Find equivalent fractions through reduction
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Convert rational numbers into decimals and percents
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Convert decimals and percents into rational numbers
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Choose a procedure to sample a population
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Use the measures of central tendencies
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Find weighted averages
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Interpret data from tables, charts, and survey results
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Read and create stem-and leaf plots, box and whisker plots,
histograms, scatter plots, pie charts, bar graphs, and line graphs
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Make predictions using bar and line graphs
18.
Find a sample space for a given event
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Find simple and compound probability
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Understand the concept of a variable
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Solve equations and inequalities using addition and subtraction

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Solve equations and inequalities using multiplication and division

Solve two-step equations
Use the Distributive Property to simplify equations
Simplify equations by combining like terms
Solve equations with variables on both sides
Manipulate formulas for a specific variable
Plot an inequality on a number line
Set up ratios
Set up and solve proportions
Find discount, interest, and taxes for a given item
Find the percent change between two values
Use and understand the language of geometry
Measure and find the midpoints of segments
Draw and classify angles
Solve equations involving midpoint and angles
Choose appropriate units of measurements
Convert units of measurement
Perform basic operations using units of measurement
Identify and classify geometric figures
Find the area and perimeter of polygons
Find the circumference and area of circles
Find the area of an irregular shape
Connect the subject matter to the real world
Connect the subject matter to the students major
Solve problems integrating algebra and geometry

Assessment:
Students will receive homework on a daily basis as well as pop quizzes based
upon the homework. Announced tests and quizzes will also be given
regularly. Students will receive a variety of class work such as but not
limited to: review games, practice worksheets, problems of the day, labs,
and journals.

Grading Policy:
Tests (30%)
Quizzes ( 25%)
Homework ( 20%)
Class work ( 25%)
TESTS:
Tests are always announced in advance.
There will be a minimum of 2 tests per marking period including
projects.
Any projects count as a test grade.

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No extra time will be given to complete the Test unless special

arrangements have been made.
You may retake any Test if you meet the following guidelines:
1) In order to retake the test, you must have ALL HOMEWORK
completed for the chapter before the original Test and schedule
an extra help session to go over the original test.
2) You must take the retest no later than one week after the date
that the graded test was returned.
3) The new score will be calculated by averaging the original and
the retake.
QUIZZES:
Quizzes can be announced or unannounced.
There will typically be a minimum of 3 quizzes per marking period
Quizzes are not eligible for retakes.
CLASSWORK:
There are two types of class work:
o Type 1: Collected and graded for accuracy
o Type 2: Graded for effort and completeness
HOMEWORK:
All homework must contain date, assigned problems, work, and
answers.
There are two possible types of homework:
o Type 1: Collected and graded for accuracy
o Type 2: Graded for effort and completeness
Homework will be graded as follows
o On Time = Maximum grade of 10 out of 10 points
o 1 Class Late = Maximum grade of 5 out of 10 points
o More than 1 Class Late = No Credit
For absences, you have the same number of days to make up the
homework as you were absent. Refer to the Student Handbook.
JOURNAL ENTRIES:
All Journal Entries will count as 2 Homework Assignments.
They are graded on the following scale:
4- Completely and neatly answers the question with appropriate
information.
3- Complete answer but work isnt neat. Work is neat but the
entry may be missing one concept.
2- Work isnt neat and a concept is missing. Work is neat but
several concepts are missing.
1- The student attempted to answer the question.
0- The student didnt complete the journal entry.

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Classroom Policies:
Be prepared for class. You must have the following items with you at all
times:
Pencils
Covered textbook
Loose-leaf paper
Binder or notebook
Be on time.
Be in your seat by the time class is scheduled to start. Complete the
following:
Put I-pods and phones away in purse, backpack, etc (ear buds should
not be in your ears)
Remove backpacks and purses from desks
Place homework in the corner of your desk
Have pencils already sharpened
Complete the Problem of the Day
Be respectful.
As per school rules there are no cell phones in class.
Show respect toward fellow classmates and the teacher.
Raise hand and wait to be called on by the teacher before you speak.
Please be advised that cursing will not be tolerated in any form and will
result in an automatic teacher detention and possible referral to the
office.
No listening to IPOD during class without permission!
No lavatory or locker passes during a lesson, with an exception of
emergencies for lavatory. Go before or after class or wait until class
work time.
Be attentive.
Try to come to class everyday! If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility
to get the notes and assignments missed while you were absent from a
classmate, which means, the teacher will not remind you of the missed
assignment.
Course Outline:
Basic Review
- Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers
- Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers
- Place Value
- Decimals
- Order of Operations

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Open Sentences
Patterns and Sequences
Greatest Common Factor
Least Common Multiple
Identify and understand important terms found in word problems

Integers
- Introduction to Integers
- The Number Line
- Addition and Subtraction of Integers
- Multiplication and Division of Integers
Rational Numbers
- Introduction to Rational Numbers
- Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers
- Equivalence and reduction of rational numbers
- Addition and Subtraction of Rational Numbers
- Multiplying Rational Numbers
- Dividing Rational Numbers
Data, Statistics, and Probability
- Measures of central tendency
- Data Analysis via graphs
o Stem-Leaf Plots
o Box-Whisker Plots
o Histograms
o Scatter Plots
o Pie Charts
- The probability fraction
- Tree diagrams/sample space
- Dependent/Independent events
Equations
- Introduction to the notion of a variable
- Set up open sentences
- Solving equations via addition and subtraction
- Solving equations via multiplication and division
- Solving two-step equations
- The Distributive Property
- Solving equations with variables on both sides
Inequalities
- Introduction to inequalities
- Plot inequalities on a number line

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Solving inequalities using Addition and Subtraction

Solving inequalities using Multiplication and Division
Solving multi-step inequalities
Set up and solve open sentences involving inequalities

Ratios and Proportions

- Ratios and Proportions
- Percents
- Solving proportions via cross-multiplication
- Discount, interest, and taxes
- Percent Change
- Weighted Averages
Points, Lines, Planes, and Angles
- Introduction to the language of geometry
- Points, Lines, and Planes
- Measuring Segments
- Midpoint and segment congruence
- Exploring angles and angle relationships
- Integration: Algebra
Two-Dimensional Geometry
- Units of Measurement
- Area, perimeter, and circumference
- Squares and rhombi
- Rectangles
- Parallelograms
- Triangles
- Trapezoids
- Circles
- Integration: Algebra
- Solve and manipulate formulas.