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Honors Algebra 1 Syllabus
Mrs. JoAnne Hicks . . . .Phone 794-1410. . . .email [email protected]
Course Content
This course will follow the Dothan City Schools pacing guide for
Algebra 1. The content addressed by this course is based on Quality Core
Standards for mathematics. Both documents are attached to this sheet.
Grading
Grading will be on a point system. Graded activities will be assigned
a point value at the time of assignment. All grades will count toward the
final average. No grades will be dropped and no individual extra credit
assignments will be given.
Classroom Rules
1. Avoid classroom disruptions by:
a. Talking only when given permission.
b. Staying seated properly in your desk unless given permission to get
up.
c. Bringing all necessary supplies to class everyday.
d. Paying attention and following directions the first time they are
given.
e. Keeping all hands and objects to yourself.
2. Follow all rules and guidelines in the Code of Conduct.
Consequences for Classroom Disruptions
1. Teacher/student conference
2. Parental contact
3. Referral to administration
4. Any major violation of classroom or school policy will be referred to
administration immediately.
Supplies Needed: Bring all supplies to class daily.
1. Pencils
2. Notebook paper
3. 2” 3-ring binder
4. Ruler
5. Pencil zipper pouch
6. iPAd
Entering the Classroom
All students are expected enter the room quietly and begin work
immediately. Any student not seated and working quietly will be recorded
tardy to class.
Make Up Work Policy
When a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to find out
what was missed. Missed assessments must be completed within 5 days of
returning to school. Exceptions will be made on an individual basis if the
student has missed more than 3 consecutive school days. Make up work can
be completed on Thursday during ASE time and other times by arranging an
appointment.
Test-Taking/ Cheating Policy
No communication in any form will be allowed during the
administration of a test. Any violator of this policy will be assigned a grade of
zero for that test. Any student found cheating on an exam will be given a zero
for that test.
Hall Passes
Hall passes will not be issued unless there is an emergency. All
business not related to my class should be taken care of between classes
and at break.
Assigned Seating
Each student will be assigned a desk at which they will sit everyday.
All students must sit in their assigned seat unless given permission to do
otherwise.
Textbooks
Textbooks will not be issued individually. A classroom set will be
used as a resource. A textbook can be checked out for home use upon
request.
Extra Help
Extra help is offered various times throughout the week: everyday
during break, Monday after school, and Thursday during ASE. I can also
make recommendations for online tutorial help.
Algebra 1 Pacing Guide
End- Of- Course Test/ Common Core
** Unit Tests will be given following completion of each unit.
1st Nine Weeks
Unit
1 – Foundations of
Algebra
2 – Solving
Equations /Inequalities
2nd Nine Weeks
Unit
3 – Linear Functions
4 – Systems of
Equations/Inequalities
3rd Nine Weeks
Unit
5 – Exponents, Exp.
Func., Polynomials
6 – Factoring &
Quadratics
4th Nine Weeks
Unit
7 – Radical
Expressions and
Equations
8 – Rational
Expressions and
Functions
9 - Statistics and
Probability
Chapter
1
2&
3
Sections
All Sections
Ch. 2 -All Ch. 3 –
3.1-3.4, 3.6-3.7
Chapter
4&5
6
Chapter
7 &8
Sections
All Sections
All Sections
Dates Covered
Weeks 1-4
Weeks 5-9
Dates Covered
Weeks 10-14
Weeks 15-18
Sections
Sections 7.1-7.4,
7.7/ 8.1-8.4
Sections 8.58.7/9.1-9.4, 9.6
Dates Covered
Weeks 19-23
Chapter
10
Sections
Sections 10.1-10.4
Dates Covered
Weeks 28-30
11
Sections 11.1-11.5
Weeks 31-32
Sections 12.2-12.4
Weeks 33-35
8&9
12
Weeks 24-27
Algebra 1 Units
Unit 1: Foundations of Algebra (Ch 1: all sections)
C.1.a. Evaluate and simplify expressions requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division with and without grouping symbols
C.1.b. Translate real-world problems into expressions using variables to represent values
(COS 7,7a, 7b, 12, 13)
C.1.c. Apply algebraic properties (e.g., commutative, associative, distributive, identity,
inverse, substitution) to simplify algebraic expressions
Unit 2: Solving Equations and Inequalities (Ch 2: all sections & Ch 3: 3.1-3.4, 3.63.7)
D.1.a. Solve single-step and multistep equations and inequalities in one variable (COS 4,
12, 13, 17)
D.1.b. Solve equations that contain absolute value (COS 23, 31, 33)
D.1.c. Solve formulas for a specified variable (COS 15)
D.1.d. Write and graph linear equations and inequalities from real-world situations (e.g.,
a constant-rate distance/time problem)
D.2.a. Graph linear inequalities in one variable on the real number line to solve
problems
(COS 12, 13, 16, 17)
Unit 3: Linear Functions (Ch 4, 5: all sections)
D.1.e. Write linear equations in standard form and slope-intercept form when given two
points, a point and the slope, or the graph of the equation (COS 12, 13, 22, 38)
D.1.f. Identify, formulate, and obtain solutions to problems involving direct and inverse
variation
(COS 13)
D.2.b. Give the domain and range of relations and functions (COS 25, 29)
D.2.c. Evaluate functions at given values (COS 25, 26)
D.2.d. Identify graphs of relations and functions and analyze them to determine whether
a relation is a function (e.g.,vertical line test)(COS 22, 25)
D.2.f. Use the terminology associated with the Cartesian plane in describing points and
lines
D.2.g. Recognize the concept of slope as a rate of change and determine the slope when
given the equation of a line in standard form or slope-intercept form, the graph of a line,
two points, or a verbal description(COS 28, 30, 33, 37, 46)
D.2.h. Graph a linear equation using a table of values, x- and y-intercepts, slopeintercept form, and technology (COS 28, 34, 36)
D.2.i. Translate between different representations of relations and functions: graphs,
equations, sets of ordered pairs, verbal descriptions, and tables (COS 13, 18a, 33)
G.1.c. Identify arithmetic sequences and patterns in a set of data (COS 27, 35, 37a, 38)
G.1.g. Identify an approximate line of best fit to model data and make predictions (COS
44, 45, 46)
Unit 4: Systems of Equations and Inequalities (Ch 6: sections 6.1-6.6)
D.1.g. Solve systems of two equations using various methods, including elimination,
substitution, and graphing with and without technology (COS 19, 20, 23)
D.2.e. Graph linear inequalities with two variables on the standard (x,y) coordinate
plane
(COS 24, 31a)
Unit 5: Exponents, Exponential Functions and Polynomials (Ch 7: 7.1-7.4, 7.7 & Ch
8: 8.1-8.4)
F.1.a. Use properties of exponents (including zero and negative exponents) to evaluate
and simplify expressions (COS 1, 2)
C.1.d. Add and subtract polynomials (COS 10)
C.1.e. Factor a monomial from a polynomial (COS 9)
C.1.f. Multiply monomials, binomials, trinomials, and polynomials (COS 10)
G.1.d. Identify patterns of growth (e.g., patterns of exponential growth) in a set of data (COS 27,
35, 37b)
Unit 6: Factoring and Quadratics (Ch 8: 8.5-8.7 & Ch 9: 9.1-9.4, 9.6)
E.1.a. Factor perfect square trinomials and the difference of two squares (COS 8, 9a)
E.1.b. Factor trinomials in the form ax2 + bx + c. (COS 8)
E.1.c. Solve quadratic equations using multiple methods, including graphing, factoring,
and the square root principle. (COS 13, 18)
E.2.a. Identify graphs of quadratic functions. (COS 36)
E.2.b. Relate factors, solutions (roots), zeros of related functions, and x-intercepts in
equations that arise from quadratic functions. (COS 13, 31b, 32, 36)
Unit 7: Radical Expressions and Equations (Ch 10: 10.1-10.4)
F.1.d. Find rational number square roots (without calculators) and approximate
irrational square roots (with and without calculators) (COS 3)
F.1.e. Evaluate and simplify radical expressions. (COS 3, 8, 9b, 9c, 9d)
F.1.f. Multiply radical expressions. (COS 3)
F.1.g. Simplify an algebraic quotient by rationalizing an irrational monomial
denominator.
Unit 8: Rational Expressions and Functions (Ch11: 11.1-11.5)
F.1.b. Evaluate and simplify rational expressions. (COS 12)
F.1.c. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions
Unit 9: Statistics and Probability (Ch 12: Misc.)
G.1.a. Identify the effect on mean, median, mode, and range when a set of data is
changed. (COS 41, 42)
G.1.b. Interpret data from line, bar, and circle graphs, histograms, scatterplots, box-andwhisker plots, stem-and-leaf plots, and frequency tables to draw inferences and make
predictions. (COS 41, 42, 43)
G.1.e. Find the probability of a simple event. (COS 46, 47)
G.1.f. Distinguish between independent and dependent events. (COS 47)
G.1.h. Identify the most efficient way to display data. (COS 42)