Course Description
Topic 1 - Solving Equations and Inequalities
Topic 2 - An Introduction to Functions
Topic 3 - Linear Functions
Topic 4 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Topic 5 - Exponents and Radicals
Topic 6 - Sequences
Topic 7 - Polynomials and Factoring
Topic 8 - Quadratic Functions and Equations
Topic 9 - Exponential Functions and Equations
Course Objective
Students will acquire and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, definitions, properties, and applications of the topics listed above as well as develop the computational skills and strategies needed to solve problems. Students will develop critical thinking and decision making skills by connecting concepts to practical applications.
Tutoring Schedule
After school 4:00- 4:50 PM with transportation available.
Materials
1 - Three-Subject Notebook
4 – Folders with prongs and pockets
1 - Package of colored pens (not black)
1 – Package of Assorted Color Paper
1 – Box of Tissue
1 – Bottle of Hand Sanitizer
1 – TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator (NOT required)
1 - Fiskars Scissors
1 - Glue stick
Notebook Paper and pencils as needed
Grading Policy - Access to student grades are available for parent and student through Skyward. To get username and password contact the front office.
Tests: 60%
There will be a minimum of three (3) tests each grading period.
Homework, Quizzes and STAAR Review: 40%
There will be a minimum of nine (9) assignments each grading period. Assignments must be done in pencil and turned in at the beginning of class. Quizzes may include teacher made quizzes, pop quizzes, selected homework problems, worksheets, and other miscellaneous assignments. Re-quizzing is not allowed.
PRE-AP students will not be allowed to retest unless 50% or more of the students in a class fail.
Note: Most math assignments require showing all work. This is necessary because the process or strategy is the critical learning task, not just getting the answer
Class Procedures
- Bring all needed materials to class. (Pencil, homework, colored pen, Spiral, folders and binder).
- Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings. Pencils must be sharpened before the bell rings! Only one person at the sharpener at a time.
- Respect and be polite to all people. (Listen and stay seated when someone is talking and behave properly for a substitute teacher.)
- Follow your teacher’s quiet signal used to focus your attention.
- Respect other people’s property. (Keep the room clean and neat, pick up trash, return borrowed property, don’t write on the desks, and get permission before using another person’s materials.)
- Obey all school rules.