Syllabus
Course: Algebra I
Instructor: Ms. Schnowske
School year: 2020-2021
Class Textbook: Illinois Algebra I, Prentice Hall 2009, ISBN# 978-0-13-366038-8
Description of the course: This course covers: operating with real numbers, real number properties, solving equations in one variable, translating word problems into equations including fractions, decimal, percent, ratio, and motion problems, graphing inequalities, disjunction, conjunctions, and linear equations, simplifying and operating with polynomials, rational expressions, and radicals, factoring polynomials, solving systems of linear equations and quadratic equations.
Course content and objectives:
• Linear equations – write, solve, and apply linear equations.
• Rational equations – solve rational equations with one solution.
• Graphing linear equations and inequalities – graph using ordered pairs, slope-intercept and x and y intercepts.
• Writing linear equations – use given information to write a linear equation in point slope, slope-intercept and standard forms.
• Linear inequalities – write, solve, and graph linear inequalities.
• Graphing other linear functions – graph systems, piecewise, step, and absolute value functions.
• Systems of linear equations and inequalities – solve, write, and apply systems of equations and inequalities with two variables by using elimination or substitution methods.
• Exponents and exponential functions – multiply, divide, and simplify expressions with exponents.
• Graph exponential functions- graph exponential functions and determine growth and decay.
• Polynomials and factoring – identify, compute, and factor polynomials and factor expressions.
• Quadratic functions- solve and graph quadratic functions.
• Rational Equations and functions – simplify, perform operations, and graph radical functions.
Grading:
Homework- 30% and 70% Quizzes and Tests.
Homework: Homework will be collected and graded in class on a daily basis. If you do not have your assignment the day of class, turn the assignment in the following class period and it will be dropped one letter grade.
Absences: If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to get the missing assignments when you return or go to https://gcsdstaff.org/schnowske/If the absence was excused, you have two days to complete the assignment. If the absence was unexcused, you only have one day to complete the assignment. If you will absent because of a school function or doctor’s appointment, you are required to get the assignment before you leave school.
Supplies:
1. Textbook
2. *3-Ring Binder
3. Loose-leaf paper
4. Dividers: Bell work, notes, homework, quizzes, and journal entries
5. A pencil and a pen
- Calculator TI-30XIIS
- A ruler or straight edge
- Graph paper
- 8. expo marker
*Students are to save all homework in order, handouts, notes, bell work, journal entries and quizzes in their binder for a test grade each quarter.
Classroom Rules:
1. Come prepared to class.
2. Be in your seat by the time the bell rings or you will be issued a tardy.
3. Raise your hand to participate and only talk when given permission.
4. Be respectful and act appropriate towards the teacher and students.
- Cell phones will be in the baskets underneath your desks until given permission to use them.
If you do not follow the rules, I will issue a verbal warning. If the behavior continues, you will be asked to stay after class a minute. If the behavior still continues, I will send you to the office.
Conference hours:
Before school: 7:30 A.M. – 8 :00 A.M.
After school: 2:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
During this time, I am happy to conference with parents and help students with any questions or concerns. If you stop by during my conference hour, please make arrangements ahead of time. I also can be contacted at sschnowske@geneseoschools.org.