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The course is given in six units. There is a test at the end of each unit and one to
three quizzes per unit.
Algebra A
Unit 1 Connections to Algebra
Unit 2 Properties of Real Numbers
Unit 3 Solving Linear Equations
Unit 4 Graphing Linear Equations and Functions
Unit 5 Writing Linear Equations
Unit 6 Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities
Required Material
1. Geometry, McDougal and Littell.
2. Pencils and Erasers
3. Math Notebook
Homework Policy
1. Homework is assigned daily.
2. Homework is due at the beginning of each class period.
3. Homework turned in late will receive half credit, unless it follows an absence.
4. Only Homework done neatly in pencil will be accepted. Divide a page of note paper (8 1/2 by 11), in half.
5. Write the problem number first, next to the problem number copy the problem. Problems are to be worked down the left side of the divided page and then followed down the right side of the folded page.
6. Under the problem work must be shown and the answer must be highlighted or boxed.
1. Tests and Quizzes count for 90% of the grade. Homework and class participation count 10%.
2. The Final grade is based on the following table:
A 90
B 80
C 70
D 60
F Below 60%
Course Completion
1. When a student passes Algebra A with a passing grade they will advance the next semester to Algebra B and receive five credits for graduation.
2. If they do not pass they will be required to take Algebra A again.
Second Semester - Algebra B
Unit 7 Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
Unit 8 Exponents and Exponential Functions
Unit 9 Quadratic Equations and Functions
Unit 10 Polynomials and Factoring
Unit 11 Rational Equations and Functions
Unit 12 Radicals and Connections to Geometry
Required Material, Homework Policy and Grading remains the same for Algebra B
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Course Completion |
1. With a passing grade the student will advance to Geometry and receive the second five graduation credits for a total of ten for Algebra.
2. If the student doesnt pass they will be required to take Algebra B again.