Course Syllabus Algebra - School District of South Milwaukee, WI

GRADINGGRADING SCALEA 92-100%B 83-91%C 74-82%D 65-73%F BELOW 64%GRADING POLICY1. Tests: 70% 2-3 per quarter2. Quizzes: 20% 8-10 per quarter3. Homework: 10%SEMESTER GRADES1st Quarter 40%2nd Quarter 40%Semester Exam 20%TESTS AND QUIZZES1. A one day absence before the test datedoes not allow for extra time for the test.2. Quizzes may or may not be announcedEXTRA HELP1. Homeroom and Study Period2. Appointments can be made before orafter schoolORGANIZATION+HARD WORK+TEAMWORKStudents AchievingSuccessContactMr. FlaterSouth Milwaukee Middle School1001 15th Ave.South Milwaukee, WI 53172Direct Line 414-766-5869flater.andy@sdsm.k12.wi.usMr. FlaterMathematicsflater.andy@sdsm.k12.wi.usteacher’s MessageHello and welcome to the 2011-2012school year. I want your child to have thebest education possible. Together we willmake this happen.Communication between parents andteachers is key to maximizing your child’seducation. For that reason I am providingyou with my class expectations. Pleasereview them with your child. If there areany special needs or concerns please letme know.Together we can ensure your child’sacademic success. If we can do this atthe middle school level, your child will bemuch more likely to succeed in highschool.I look forward to working with you andyour child to ensure continuing academicsuccess!South Milwaukee Middle School1001 15th AvenueSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172414-766-5800Fax: 414-766-5803

Classroom ExpectationsEVERY DAY ResponsibilitiesBring the following materials:1. 2 Pencils2. Bindera. Textbookb. Loose Leaf Paper3. Notebook4. Graph Paper5. Calculator (TI30X)6. Ruler and ProtractorBEHAVIOR1. Participate in class.2. Complete daily homework3. Come to class ready to learn and withrequired materials4. Be in your seat when the bell rings5. Follow all school rules (in schoolhandbook)CLASSWORK/HOMEWORKHomework will be assigned almost everyday.It will be checked the following day forcompletion. Students are expected tocomplete all class work and homework.LATE/MISSING WORK1. Late work will be accepted one day late tobe checked off2. Students are responsible for obtaining allmake up work. A homework list will beposted in the students classroom.3. In the case of an extended absence,special arrangements should be made.algebra course synopsisExpressions, Equations and Functions Evaluate Expressions Apply Order of Operations Write Expressions Write Equations and Inequalities Use a Problem Solving Plan Represent Functions as Rules and Tables Represent Functions as GraphsProperties of real numbers Use Integers and Rational Numbers Add Real Numbers Subtract Real Numbers Multiply Real Numbers Apply the Distributive Property Divide Real Numbers Find Square Roots and Compare Real NumbersSolving Linear Equations Solve One Step Equations Solve Two Step Equations Solve Multi-Step Equations Solve Equations and Variables on Both Sides Write Ratios and Proportions Solve Proportions Using Cross Products Solve Percent Problems Rewrite Equations and FormulasGraphing linear equations and functions Plot Points in a Coordinate Plane Graph Linear Equations Graph Using Intercepts Find Slope and Rate of Change Graph Using Slope-Intercept Form Model Direct Variation Graph Linear FunctionsWriting linear equations Write Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form Use Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form Write Linear Equations in Point-Slope Form Write Linear Equations in Standard Form Write Equations of Parallel and PerpendicularLines Fit A Line to Data Predict with Linear ModelsSolving and graphing linear inequalities Solve Inequalities Using Addition andSubtraction Solve Inequalities Using Multiplication andDivision Solve Multi-Step Inequalities Solve Compound Inequalities Solve Absolute Value Equations Solve Absolute Value Inequalities Linear Equalities in Two Variablesalgebra course synopsisSystems of equations and inequalities Solve Linear Systems by Graphing,Substitution, Adding, and Subtracting Solve Linear Systems by Multiplying First Solve Special Types of Linear Systems Solve Systems of Linear InequalitiesExponents and Exponential Functions Apply Exponent Properties InvolvingProducts and Quotients Define And Use Zero an Negative Exponents Use Scientific Notation Write and Graph Exponential Growth andDecay FunctionsPolynomials and Factoring Add, Subtract and Multiply Polynomials Find Special Poly nominal Equations inFactored Form Factor x²+bx+c Factor ax²+bx+c Factor Special Products Factor Polynomials CompletelyQuadratic Equations and Functions Graph y=ax²+c Graph y=ax²+bx+c Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing Use Square roots to Solve QuadraticEquations Solve Quadratic Equations by Completingthe Square and Quadratic Formula Interpret the Discriminant Compare Linear, Exponential, and QuadraticModelsRadicals and Geometry Connections Graph Square Root Functions Simplify Radical Expressions Solve Radical Equations Apply the Pythagorean Theorem and ItsConverse Apply the Distance and Midpoint FormulasRational Equations and Functions Model Inverse Variation Graph Rational Functions Divide Polynomials Simplify, Multiply, Divide, Add, andSubtract Rational Expressions Solve Rational EquationsProbability and Data Analysis Find Probabilities and Odds Find Probabilities Using Permutations,Combinations, and Compound Events Analyze Surveys and Samples Use Measure of Central Tendency andDispersion Interpret Stem-and-Leaf Plots andHistograms Interpret Box-and Whisker Plots