Math 1 Course Syllabus

Ms. Jeffers E-mail (preferred): jeffers.mauri@lusd.org

Phone: 742-2615 Website: www.lvmsjeffers.weebly.com
Room: 34

Course Materials
Curriculum: Secondary One: An Integrated Approach
Required Materials: Current unit (supplied by LVMS), and pencil with eraser. All should be brought to class daily
Recommended Materials: It is strongly encouraged that students have a math notebook (graph paper preferred),
colored pencils, highlighter and glue

Course Description
The fundamental purpose of Integrated Math 1 is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the
middle grades. Instructional time will focus on six critical areas: (1) extend understanding of numerical manipulation to
algebraic manipulation; (2) synthesize understanding of function; (3) deepen and extend understanding of linear
relationships in part by comparing them to exponential relationships; (4) apply linear models to data that exhibit a linear
trend; (5) establish criteria for congruence based on rigid motions; and (6) apply the Pythagorean Theorem to the
coordinate plane.

Grading Breakdown (subject to change) Classroom Guidelines

Classwork: Students will self-assess their
Categories Weight classwork participation on a daily basis and turn in
Classwork Total 15 % on Fridays. They will be evaluated as the
breakdown to the left details: collaboration, effort,
Collaboration/Effort 3.75 %
reasoning/communication and visual creativity. Our
Effort 3.75 %
curriculum is teamwork/collaboration heavy, so
Reasoning/Communication 3.75 %
being a good team member and sharing ideas is
Visual Creativity 3.75 % encouraged and essential to succeed in this class.
Homework Total 15 % Homework: is assigned on a regular basis and to
Assigned RSG Questions 5 % can be completed in your workbook. Graded on
Homework Quizzes 10 % effort, stamped the following day. I will collect
Quizzes 30 % Stamp Sheet the following Monday.
Tests 40 % Quizzes*: Will be assigned as needed throughout
Total: 100% each unit. Quizzes vary in format, including
Partner, Individual and Group
Tests*: Will be assigned at the end of each unit
and completed individually.
* Make-up opportunities will be available for
grades below 75%

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