Algebra I Syllabus Miss Embry B117 Course Description In Algebra I students will the fundamentals necessary to succeed in any future math. This course covers expressions, equations, inequalities, functions, graphing, systems, exponent rules, polynomials, factoring, quadratics, and radicals. Passing Algebra I will help students earn 2 of 6 math credits towards graduating with a Core 40 diploma. At the end of the year students will also take an End of Course Assessment (ECA) that students will need to take in order to graduate. Supplies Students need to bring their textbook, a notebook, a folder and a pencil to class with them every day. A calculator that does basic operations will be helpful throughout the year. Grading Policy Every quarter students will receive credit for classwork, homework, quizzes, and tests. Quarter grades are calculated by: 20% classwork/homework, 80% quizzes/tests Semester grades are calculated by: 40% first quarter, 40% second quarter, 20% final Although quizzes and tests do make up the majority of a student’s grade this is not an excuse to not complete and turn in homework. Lack of homework usually results in lower quiz and test grades. The grading scale is broken down as seen here and can also be found in your student handbook. Percentage Letter GPA 94-100 A 4.0 90-93 A- 3.7 87-89 B+ 3.3 84-86 B 3.0 80-83 B- 2.7 77-79 C+ 2.3 74-76 C 2.0 70-73 C- 1.7 67-69 D+ 1.3 64-66 D 1.0 60-63 D- 0.7 0-59 F 0
Algebra I Syllabus Miss Embry B117 Course Description In Algebra I students will the fundamentals necessary to succeed in any future math. This course covers expressions, equations, inequalities, functions, graphing, systems, exponent rules, polynomials, factoring, quadratics, and radicals. Passing Algebra I will help students earn 2 of 6 math credits towards graduating with a Core 40 diploma. At the end of the year students will also take an End of Course Assessment (ECA) that students will need to take in order to graduate. Supplies Students need to bring their textbook, a notebook, a folder and a pencil to class with them every day. A calculator that does basic operations will be helpful throughout the year. Grading Policy Every quarter students will receive credit for classwork, homework, quizzes, and tests. Quarter grades are calculated by: 20% classwork/homework, 80% quizzes/tests Semester grades are calculated by: 40% first quarter, 40% second quarter, 20% final Although quizzes and tests do make up the majority of a student’s grade this is not an excuse to not complete and turn in homework. Lack of homework usually results in lower quiz and test grades. The grading scale is broken down as seen here and can also be found in your student handbook. Percentage Letter GPA 94-100 A 4.0 90-93 A- 3.7 87-89 B+ 3.3 84-86 B 3.0 80-83 B- 2.7 77-79 C+ 2.3 74-76 C 2.0 70-73 C- 1.7 67-69 D+ 1.3 64-66 D 1.0 60-63 D- 0.7 0-59 F 0
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