Course: Algebra I (L1)

Academic Year: 2018-2019

Faculty Name: Mr. Donlan

Contact Phone Number: 781-834-5050
Email Address: cdonlan@mpsd.org
Website: See Canvas

Course Description
This course is designed for students with a strong mathematics background. All topics
essential to the common core Algebra I curriculum are covered which includes equations,
inequalities in one variable, polynomials, graphs, relations, functions, quadratic equations,
statistics, probability, exponents, radicals, and real numbers. A student must achieve a C to
continue on to Algebra 2 Level 1. They must pass this course in order to move on to
Geometry.

Key Prerequisite Knowledge/Skills for Success in this Course

Pre-Algebra

Learning Outcomes
1. To write and solve multi-step equations in one variable.
2. To solve word problems dealing with numbers, percent, consecutive integers and motion.
3. To solve multi-step inequalities with one variable and to be able to graph their solutions.
4. To solve absolute value equations, inequalities and graph their solution sets.
5. To add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials.
6. To factor polynomial equations.
7. To solve polynomial equations.
8. To perform fundamental operations using radical expressions and simplify radicals.
9. To graph linear equations and inequalities.
10. To work with Ratios and Solve proportions.
 11. To have a working knowledge of relations and functions.
12. To solve basic probability problems.
13. To work with basic statistical ideas in mean, median, and mode.
14. To write, graph, and solve quadratic equations.
15. To perform basic operations on rational expressions.

Textbooks & Reading Materials

● Books

Behavior Expectations & Classroom Conduct

All students have a right to learn. Any actions that interfere with learning in my classroom will not be
tolerated. The following are disruptive, distracting, and not allowed:
● Arriving late
● Being unprepared
● Talking while I am teaching
● Putting head down on desk
● Using electronic devices
You will treat me and your classmates with respect and courtesy.
Use good language, good manners, follow directions, and use materials as intended

Materials
*3-ring binder
*Pencils
*Calculator (graphing calculator is NOT required)

Grading Policies
Straight points system (points earned ÷ total points)
Points
*Homework: 3 points
*Classwork: 5 – 25 points
*Mini Quizzes: 12 points (unannounced)
*Quizzes: 20 – 50 points (announced)
*Tests: 50 + points (announced)
All assignments are due when I check/collect them. Any time after that you will not receive
credit.

Technology
Students are expected to come to class with their Chromebook each day. Cell phones are not
permitted inside the classroom unless used for instructional purposes with permission. Students
may not use their phones as calculators.

Class Participation
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in class discussions and group work. This kind of
collaborative learning among students will foster the development of critical thinking, and it will
also help in clarification and evaluation of ideas.

Missed Work
You are expected to get all notes and assignments when you are absent. Homework missed due
to an excused absence is due within 5 days. Homework missed due to an unexcused absence is
due within 2 days. If notes were given that day you are responsible for copying them from a
classmate or checking Canvas to see what was covered that day. If you are absent on a day a quiz
or test is given, please plan on taking it the day you return. If you are absent for an extended
period of time, it is your responsibility to see if you have any missing work, quizzes, and/or tests
and arrange a mutually convenient time with me to make up the work. If you choose not to make
up any of the missing work the grade(s) will be zero(s).

Seated at the bell

When the bell rings, you should already be in your seat reading the days agenda with homework
out ready to be checked, then working on starter problem(s).

Bathroom
Students will be able to use the bathroom on a first come first serve basis. Students are not
allowed to use the bathroom when we are in the middle of a lesson.

Lockers
Because students are expected to come to class prepared there should be no need to go to their
lockers during class.

Students who are successful in this course are prepared for the
following courses:
Geometry

Course Schedule

Week #/ Major Topics Assessment(s)

Dates: (Quizzes/Exams)
Term 1 Review: Homework
PEMDAS Classwork
Operations of real numbers Quizzes
Properties of real numbers Tests
Operations with fractions Projects (Subject to Change)
Fractions to decimals to percents
Plotting points
Solving 1 and 2 step equations
Writing expressions
Proportions

Solving (One Variable)

Solving equations in one variable
Solving inequalities in one variable

Functions
Determine if a relation is a function
Domain and range
Solving formulas
“y is a function on x”
Writing function rules
Graphing from a table
Evaluating functions
Term 2 Linear Functions Homework
Slope and rate of change Classwork
Graphing linear equations Quizzes
Writing linear equations Tests
Graphing linear inequalities Projects (Subject to Change)
Systems (equations & inequalities)

Exponents/Exponential Functions
Rules of exponents
Exponential functions
Exponential growth and decay
Term 3 Polynomials Homework
Adding/Subtracting polynomials Classwork
Multiplying Polynomials Quizzes
Factoring Tests
Projects (Subject to Change)
Quadratics
Graphing
Solving

Translations
Parent functions
Translations
Inverse of linear and quadratic
Term 4 Statistics Homework
Categorical vs. quantitative data Classwork
Graphical displays Quizzes
Distributions Tests
Mean, median, IQR, SD, outliers Projects (Subject to Change)
Normal distribution
Two way frequency tables

Scatterplots
Equation for the line of best fit
Correlation coefficient

Sequences
Arithmetic
Geometric

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