Contact Information: Mr. Howarth Room 350 Email: Course Description: This course explores algebraic concepts and its applications in real-life contexts. Students will learn to recognize real world situations in which they can apply their math knowledge and skills. Examples of topics covered in this class include expressions and equations, slope/rates of change, linear and quadratic functions, parent functions, and data analysis. Students will become proficient in both reading and creating graphs and tables, using graphing calculators, and writing equations to solve a variety of problems. The topics taught in this course are tested on the Louisiana LEAP 2025 Assessment (formerly the EOC). Since this is a state test, students must pass this exam to earn an algebra credit. It also counts as the final exam grade in the spring semester. Materials: For this class, you MUST HAVE: sharpened pencils with erasers Notebooks with loose leaf paper 3 Dry-Erase Expo marker 2 boxes of Kleenex If you come to class unprepared, you will lose weekly classwork points and receive a Class 1 consequence. Textbook: Each student will receive an Algebra I Springboard textbook. He/she will be responsible for properly using the book. Textbooks should be brought to class daily and will often be necessary for nightly homework. Students will be responsible for paying for any book that is lost or damaged beyond usable condition. Classroom Expectations: Throughout this course, students will be working both individually and in groups, collaborating with peers. As always, students and teachers at Chalmette High School are expected to be Respectful, Responsible, and Positive. Absences: Regular attendance is necessary to fully learn all concepts and be successful on the EOC. If you are absent, you MUST make up assigned classwork and homework by the end of that week. Missed tests or quizzes should be made-up within a week of the testing date. If you are aware that you will be absent one day, please notify me in advance so that we can schedule make-up dates for any assessments you may have missed. Always continue to review previous notes taken so you do not forget material covered before your absence. Please, see me after you have missed class to see what you need to make up; this is your responsibility.
Contact Information: Mr. Howarth Room 350 Email: Course Description: This course explores algebraic concepts and its applications in real-life contexts. Students will learn to recognize real world situations in which they can apply their math knowledge and skills. Examples of topics covered in this class include expressions and equations, slope/rates of change, linear and quadratic functions, parent functions, and data analysis. Students will become proficient in both reading and creating graphs and tables, using graphing calculators, and writing equations to solve a variety of problems. The topics taught in this course are tested on the Louisiana LEAP 2025 Assessment (formerly the EOC). Since this is a state test, students must pass this exam to earn an algebra credit. It also counts as the final exam grade in the spring semester. Materials: For this class, you MUST HAVE: sharpened pencils with erasers Notebooks with loose leaf paper 3 Dry-Erase Expo marker 2 boxes of Kleenex If you come to class unprepared, you will lose weekly classwork points and receive a Class 1 consequence. Textbook: Each student will receive an Algebra I Springboard textbook. He/she will be responsible for properly using the book. Textbooks should be brought to class daily and will often be necessary for nightly homework. Students will be responsible for paying for any book that is lost or damaged beyond usable condition. Classroom Expectations: Throughout this course, students will be working both individually and in groups, collaborating with peers. As always, students and teachers at Chalmette High School are expected to be Respectful, Responsible, and Positive. Absences: Regular attendance is necessary to fully learn all concepts and be successful on the EOC. If you are absent, you MUST make up assigned classwork and homework by the end of that week. Missed tests or quizzes should be made-up within a week of the testing date. If you are aware that you will be absent one day, please notify me in advance so that we can schedule make-up dates for any assessments you may have missed. Always continue to review previous notes taken so you do not forget material covered before your absence. Please, see me after you have missed class to see what you need to make up; this is your responsibility.
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