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Teacher:
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Mrs. Cook
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Class Rules:
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1. Respect others
(golden rule)
2. Respect property
3. Be on time
4. Be prepared
(bring notebook, pencil, necessary materials, and
assignments)
5. Leave food, drinks and gum outside of the classroom
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Course Objective:
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The
objective of this course is to teach students algebraic skills and how to
use those skills in today's changing world. Students should also gain an
understanding of the mathematical order in the world that God created.
One
project will be required 4th quarter. This project will be worth 1 test
grade.
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Course of study:
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This class will follow the general
outline of the following course of study.
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Algebra 1
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1st
Quarter
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Unit 1 Chapters 1-2
Foundations for Functions
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2nd
Quarter
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Unit 2 Chapters 3-6
Linear Functions
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3rd
Quarter
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Unit 3 Chapters 7-9
Polynomials and Nonlinear Functions
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4th
Quarter
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Unit 4 Chapters 10-12
Advanced Expressions and Data Analysis
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Grading System:
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Tests
and Projects
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50
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Class work and Homework
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35%
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quizzes
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15%
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Materials Needed:
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Algebra Textbook: Algebra 1 Published by
Glencoe McGraw-Hill
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Small three ring binder notebook with paper or
3- 5 subject sprial notebook
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Pencil - mechanical
preferred
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Compass, protractor,
ruler, and graph paper will be required
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