Intermediate Algebra Course Profile Sheet: 2013 Ms. Samantha Vander Heyden Voice Mail : 937-8995 E-mail: samantha.vanderheyden@bps101.

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Topics Covered Unit I (Chapters 8-10) in the Algebra I text Unit II (Chapters 11-12) in the Algebra I text Unit III (Chapters 1-4) in the Algebra II text Materials Needed Text (Glencoe: Algebra I. and Glencoe: Algebra II.) Notebook paper 3 ring binder that is used for math only Pencils/ pens/ optional: colored pencils or markers Graphing Calculator (TI 83 plus recommended)

Text book on-line!

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Class Expectations In addition to following the school rules as outlined in the student handbook, students are expected to: Bring all materials to class every day. Be in your seat and working on the warm-up problem(s) when the bell rings. (You are considered truant if you are more than 5 minutes late without a pass.) Respect all others and respect other students right to learn. Take responsibility for your learning by copying class notes, completing homework, asking questions in class, and seeking extra help when you are having trouble with the work. Check the link on Powerschool for daily assignments when you are absent or if you forget to write down your homework assignment.

Extra Help I am available in C203 every morning Tutoring Center: Thurs mornings 7:35am 8:15am and Tues, Wed, Thurs after school 2:45pm 4:00pm www.algebra1.com and www.algebra2.com for extra examples, self check quizzes and practice tests

 Polynomials (ch 8) Factoring (ch 9)

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGS

SEMESTER GRADE
Percent Breakdown 10% Homework 15% Quizzes 40% Tests 5% PSAE/College Placement 30% Exams (Unit & Final) Grading Scale A 90 100% B 80 89% C 70 79% D 60 69% F Below 60%

Quadratic Functions & Equations (ch 10) Radical Expressions & Equations (ch 11) Rational Expressions & Equations (ch 12) Algebra Retention (ch 1&2) Matrices & Systems of Equations/Inequalities (ch 3&4)

Daily work is NOT busy work; it is to be completed in order to reach your goals. There is a high correlation between completing the homework and student mastery Assignments of concepts. In order to receive full credit on a homework assignment, you must attempt every problem as well as show all work. If you are stuck on a problem, do not leave it blank at least copy down the problem and any info provided. Homework that is turned in the day after it is due will receive half credit.

Student Notebook

Organization skills have been targeted as a concern for high school students. In order to improve organization, each student will be required to keep a math notebook in a 3-ring binder. There will be a formal notebook check at the end of every chapter. The notebook should contain the items listed below. Study Guides and Notes material from daily class lectures Homework (both in-class and home assignments with corrections) Quizzes

Quizzes

Quizzes are formative grades. This means that they are meant to help you monitor your learning of skills and concepts. Quizzes will be administered on a daily/weekly basis and may be announced or unannounced.

Tests

Tests will be announced and are administered at the end of each chapter and after Unit I and Unit II. Calculators will be allowed unless otherwise stated. Calculators cannot be shared. If you know you will be absent on the day of a test please see me in advance and we will work out other arrangements. Tests can also be made up in the tutoring center with a student ID.