MacArthur 9th Grade Algebra Department

Course Syllabus
Teachers
Mr. Blackmon
Ms. Eddins
Mr. Karchner
Mr. McCall
Mr. Nguyen
Mr. Parsons
Ms. Pel
Ms. Robledo
Mr. Soto
Mr. Sripunya

lblackmon@aldineisd.org
ceeddins@aldineisd.org
emkarchner@aldineisd.org
qjmccall@aldineisd.org
dnguyen@aldineisd.org
ksparsons@aldineisd.org
rpel@aldineisd.org
jrobledo@aldineisd.org
psoto2@aldineisd.org
tsripunya@aldineisd.org

Course Description
The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate
mathematical understanding of Algebra I objectives.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Algebra
A detailed listing of the state standards for what students should know and be
able to do is accessible at the following website:
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter111/ch111c.html.
Units
First 9 Weeks (8/22/16 10/25/16)
Unit 1
Students will be able to translate and
solve one variable equations and
inequalities.
Evaluate algebraic expressions
Solve one variable equations
Solve one variable
Translate algebraic expressions,
equations and inequalities
3 Week Exam- 9/12, 9/13
6 Week Exam- 9/30, 10/3
Unit 2
Students will be able evaluate algebraic
equations in function notation and
determine the domain and range of a
function
Plot ordered pairs
Determine domain and range
Unit 3
Students will be able graph and identify

Second 9 Weeks (10/26/16

-1/12/17)
Unit 4
Students will be able to write equations
in slope intercept form
Writing the equation from a
graph
Writing the equation from a table
Writing the equation from a point
and a slope
Writing the equations from
parallel and perpendicular lines
Analyze Scatter Plots
3 Week Exam- 11/14, 11/15
Unit 5
Students will be able to graph
inequalities and find reasonable
solutions
Graphing linear inequalities
Translate linear inequalities
Graphing systems of equations
Solving systems of equations

the key components of linear functions

Identify the rate of change
Graph slope intercept form
Graph standard form
Graph parameter changes
9 Week Exam- 10/24, 10/25

Graphing linear inequalities

6 Week Exam- 12/5, 12/6
9 Week Exam- 1/9 - 1/12

Third 9 Weeks (1/17/16- 3/24/17)

Fourth 9 Weeks (3/25/17- 6/ /17)

Unit 6
Students will be able to simplify and factor
operations of monomials and polynomials
Add, subtract, multiply, divide
polynomials
Simplify polynomials by factoring using
GCF and X- factor
3 Week Exam- 2/3- 2/6

Unit 8
Students will analyze and graph exponential
functions to identify key attributes
Analyze exponential functions for key
attributes
Write exponential equations and
identify best fit lines
3 Week Exam- 4/6

Unit 7
Identify key attributes of quadratic equations
and solve quadratics from various
representations
Writing quadratic equations from
vertex/point
Identify attributes from quadratic
functions
Solve from a graph, table, ZPP and
quadratic formula
Solve vertical motion quadratic
applications
Algebra Practice STAAR Test- 3/8

EOC Shutdown- Review all of Algebra 1

Reporting Category 1-5
Algebra Relays
Radicals
Pythagorean Theorem
9 Week Exam 5/25- 5/31

Grading
Nine weeks grades are calculated using the percentages below.
Daily Grades- 30%
Homework- 10%
Major Grades- 60 %
Homework
Homework is assigned on a regular basis. The assignments offer students an opportunity to
explore algebraic concepts that have been or will be presented in class. Students who do not
submit homework as scheduled will need to report to Homework Detention after school to
complete it.
Tutorials
Tutorials are help on Wednesdays from 2:45- 4:00pm. Tutorials provide additional support to
advance student achievement and growth. Students will receive notification of their scheduled

tutorials.
Supplies
All students are required to bring a backpack to school daily. In addition, students will be
required to maintain a class binder that will be provided by the school. Lastly, students will
need to supply their own pens, pencil and other supplies as deemed appropriate by their
teachers.
Attendance
Maintaining good attendance in the ninth grade is a top priority. When students miss a day of
school, they miss vital instruction. Tutorials and make up work do not replace any classroom
time that was missed. If a student skips class, that counts as an absence. After the second
absence, in a class, a parent contact will be made by the teacher. After the third absence, a
parent conference is required with an administrator and the teacher.
Parent Acknowledgement of Algebra Syllabus
Print Name of Student: ____________________ Signature of Student: _______________________ Date
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Print Name of Parent: ______________________ Signature of Parent: ________________________ Date
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Student ID: ____________________ Parent Phone Number: _________________________ Parent E-Mail:
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