7th grade Pre-Algebra/ Algebra 1
Course Description
Algebra 1:
Your students will have the opportunity to study the basic Algebra skills, while focusing on the real-life application of these skills. We will focus on problem solving and reasoning, while learning and exploring the rules behind Algebra Concepts. We will be integrating technology into our classroom. Students will learn the concept of note-taking skills in the classroom.
Since this is a Pre AP Class, the class pace will be accelerated and students will be expected to think at a higher level. During the course of the year, students will be asked to explain, demonstrate, and apply skills learned in the classroom. The intent of a Pre AP class is to prepare students for the accellerated math program in high school. Therefore, attendance and staying current with their assignments is vitally important for the success of the student.
NOTE: A complete list of the PASS outcomes and the district curriculum can be found on the District Web Site.
At the end of PreAlgebra, students should be comfortable working with:
Beginning algebra concepts
Integers and Exponents
- Rational and Real Numbers
- Collecting, Displaying, and Analyzing Data
- Plane Geometry
- Perimeter, Area, Volume
- Ratios and Similarity
- Percents
- Probability
- Equations and Inequalities
- Graphing Lines
- Sequences and Functions
- Polynomials
Teaching Methods:
Lectures and notes Group activities
Handouts Research
Students will need the following material for class daily:
spiral bound notebook Pencils & Red Pens
Graph Paper Graphing Calculator (optional) Notebook paper
Evaluation Tools:
Assessment will be done in the form of practice, classwork, quizzes, tests, projects, and student interviews.
Student Responsibility
Arrive promptly and be prepared for class when the door closes
Complete assignments and turn in work when it is due
Assume responsibility for your own actions
Grading
Grading is based on a 100 point scale and weighted as follows:
Practice 10%
Daily Evaluation 25%
Tests 50%
District Benchmarks 5%
Semester Tests 10%
All students are required to turn in their work on time. Any assignment that is not turned in on time will earn a maximum of 60%. If a student is absent the district policy applies.
REDO PAPERS
Any test or major project may be redone, BUT the original test must be signed by the parent and brought back to school to retake. The higher grade will be taken.
Any practice assingnment can be redone to earn a maximum of 70%.