Algebra I Part 1
Mr. Lethcoe
739-4000
Class Description: Algebra I, Part 1 provides students with the basic algebra skills necessary to move to a higher level mathematics course geared toward a career in the technical field. The student will learn when to apply which algebra skill to solve application problems. This course covers arithmetic principles and computations including exploring data, whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, measurement, graph interpretations, integers, equations, and inequalities, polynomials, geometric forms, and applications. The broad goal of the course is to eliminate or reduce math anxiety by making mathematics understandable and applicable to everyday life.
Class Objective: To help every student to achieve proficiency in all of the basic algebraic skills as well as to think and problem solve in an algebraic way. This is the first of two parts that will prepare the students to pass the SOL exam in May. I also hope that any fears or hatred of math will be overcome.
Goals: I want everyone to pass the SOL tests at the end of the year.
Supplies: 1 big 2-3 inch binder
Pencils
Dividers for the binders 3 or 4
Calculators(Casio) will be provided in class
Graph paper
Grading policy: Daily grades, homework, notebook checks, etc. 30%
Quizzes 30%
Tests 40%
Grading Scale: A 93 – 100
B 85 - 92
C 77 – 84
D 70 – 76
F 69 or lower
Class Rules: 1. When I am talking or one of your classmates is talking give us respect and listen.
2. No food, drinks, tobacco, cell phones, pagers, or cd players and head-phones allowed.
All will be confiscated.
3. All work will be done in pencil. No work will be accepted in anything else.
4. Be in your seats and ready for class before the bell rings.
5. Treat everyone with respect and you will receive respect.
6. Come prepared for class everyday. This includes having homework done. I will have a limited number of extra pencils but the must be returned.
I will do my best to help you to do well in my class but we must all do our best. Good luck and lets have a great year.
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