Download Algebra Prep Class Expectations 2015 – 2016 Welcome to Algebra Prep!

Silver Spring International Middle School
Mathematics Department
Algebra Prep Class Expectations 2015 – 2016
Silver Spring International Middle School
Welcome to Algebra Prep! You will build on all you learned in your previous
mathematics classes to extend your knowledge of rational numbers, proportional
relationships, functions, statistics and probability, and geometric measurement.
Teacher: ___________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
UNITS OF STUDY
Unit
1
Title
Exponents, Rational
Numbers and
Proportional Reasoning
Topic 1:
Topic 2:
Topic 3:
Topic 4:
Enduring Understandings
Exponents
Rational Numbers
Powers, Roots, and Irrational Numbers
Proportional Reasoning
3
Linear Functions and
Relationships
Topic 1: Mathematical Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
Topic 2: Linear Functions and Relationships
4
Measurement
Topic 1: Plane Figures – Measurement and Area
Topic 2: Solid Figures – Measurement, Area, and Volume
2
Statistics and Probability
Topic 1: Statistics
Topic 2: Probability
COMMUNICATION:
 Mathematics teachers will communicate with students and parents through Edline, progress reports,
interims, report cards, the student planner, email, and phone calls as needed.
 The teacher can be contacted through email or phone call. Teachers will respond to all requests within 24
hours.
o EMAIL: see above
o PHONE: 301-650-6544
ABSENCES: It is expected that you will attend class every day and complete each assignment. In the event of an
absence, missing work to be completed will be available the following day.
SUPPLIES NEEDED everyday:
 two pencils and paper
 Scientific,TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator