ALGEBRA I

2018 – 2019
Course Syllabus

Teacher: Mrs. Herma Ynah Watkins Email: hwatkins@lambertschool.net

Course Length: Two (2) Semesters Class Period: 3
Website: ynahwatkins.weebly.com Free Time: 1

Course Description: This is a first year algebra course in which you will learn to reason symbolically in preparation for Geometry. The
key content involves writing, solving, and graphing linear and quadratic equations, including systems of two linear equations in two
unknowns. Quadratic equations are solved by factoring, completing the square, graphically, or by application of the quadratic formula.
The course also includes study of monomial and polynomial expressions, inequalities, exponents, functions, rational expressions, ratio,
and proportion. Algebraic skills are applied in a wide variety of problem-solving situations. Introduction to Trigonometry, Probability and
Statistics will be applied in real life situation.
(Prerequisites: Should either passed a pre- algebra course or have sufficient preparation for high school level Algebra 1 course)

Existing Objectives:
The main purpose of this class is to make sure that each students will learn the Montana State Standards. This class will provide
whatever time or extra help needed to learn all the following standards:
 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
 Model with mathematics.
 Use appropriate tools strategically.
 Attend precision.
 Look for and make use of structure.
 Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

 GRADING STANDARD: The grades in this course will be weighted based on the following required components:
Midterm and Quarter
Final Grade
Grade
QUIZZES & TEST 100 % 85 %
FINAL EXAM & PROJECT 15 %

 GRADING SCALE
A = 90-100% B = 89-80% C = 79-70% D = 69-60% F=59% or below

 PRACTICE SET/ EXTRA PRACTICE: The best way to learn Math is by doing. Although topic may be clear in the class,
you will have difficulties when examination time comes if you do not do your practice set. You will be given time to do the practice in
the class. No credit is given for practice set with answer only. The student must show their complete solution. Students with
EXCUSED absence will be expected to turn in the practice set upon return, with full credit

 QUIZ/ TEST: Quizzes will be given on a regular basis. Quizzes may or may not be announced, so be prepared by asking
questions if you do not understand something. You must show all your work on quizzes to receive full credit.
Tests will be cumulative in nature so be sure that you keep reviewing prior topics that have been covered. Tests will be announced
at least two days prior to the day that it is given. You will receive review questions prior to each test in order to prepare you for the
test. You will be expected to complete these problems and ask any questions prior to the test. Failure means you have to retake the
quiz or test.

 EXTRA REQUIREMENTS: Students are required to have a Math binder and to keep all notes, quizzes, corrected practice set
and test will be filed together in Chronological Order. This will serve as project in every term to be pass a week before end of each
Semester. Notes will be checked during class or before/ after school hours.

 ATTENDANCE: Attendance is expected because this is for the most part a lecture class. Excessive absence will likely lead
to a poor academic performance. Late student will not be tolerated. Poor attendance is the greatest detriment to success in this
class. If the student missed a class, student will be responsible for any announcement made or material covered.
 Daily Classroom Procedures

When You First Enter the

Before Entering the Classroom When You Leave the Classroom
Classroom

Use the restroom. Students will not be
allowed to use the restroom while the
lesson is being given (unless there is
an emergency).
Make sure you have your textbook,
binder, pencil, calculator, and
completed practice set.
Turn in your practice set and
cellphone.
Sit in your assigned seat.
Place everything but the instructional
materials on the floor.
Begin "warm up" problems as part of
the next practice set while attendance
is being taken.
When You Leave the Classroom:
Make sure you have a copy of the
practice set.
Leave your desk area clean.
Return any supplies that you used
to the teacher.

 MATERIALS NEEDED:
Pencils with erasers (NO Ball pen) 3-Ring Binder with lined and graph papers Calculator

 COURTESY and DISHONESTY: A high degree of civility is expected in this class. Students are expected to be respectful of
all members of the class. PLEASE, stay in your seat, no cell phones, no listening to I-Pods, no sudden departures and no incidental
chit- chat. You may not answer the phone or initiate a call in the classroom during class time. Cheating of any sort will be addressed
as described in the student hand book at a minimum. Most instances of academic dishonesty will result in a failure for the entire
class.

 CALCULATOR POLICY: We will be using both scientific and graphing calculator for this class. I have a set of both types of
calculators that must remain in my classroom. You may want to have calculator of your own, and if you purchase a calculator I
strongly recommend the TI-Nspire. You may check out a calculator hence you have to fill out the check- out form.

 STUDENT DISABILITIES: Student with special needs should inform the teacher within the first week of the class to ensure that
their needs are met in a timely manner. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the teacher of his/ her needs and to provide.

 MISCELLANY: A student who misses an exam will make up the exam before the next major exam; a grade of zero (0) will
be entered if not made up by that time. Late practice set will not be accepted after the graded version is returned.

 Finally, please consider your ownership of this class. You can master this material. You can come to class, ask questions, and be
prepared to learn new material. You can do the practice set in a timely manner. You can come to test days fully prepared to show
the awesome amount you have learned. You can succeed in this class, and continue the habits you learn in this class to ensure
your success in all those that follow. Please plan to…

HAVE MOST EXCELLENT, SUCCESSFUL YEAR

August 21, 2018

Please read, sign, and return this to verify that you have read and understand the Algebra 1 syllabus for the 2018 – 2019
school year.

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 MATHEMATICS 9 2018-2019
McDougal Littell: Algebra 1 by Larson, Boswell, Kanold, Stiff

CHAPTER 1
C1.1: Evaluate Expressions
Objective: Evaluate algebraic expressions and use exponents
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 5 Numbers 1-65
C1.2: Order of Operations
Objective: Use the order of operations to evaluate expressions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 10 Numbers 1-52
C1.3: Write Expressions
Objective: Translate verbal phrases into expressions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 18 Numbers 1-37
C1.4: Write equations and inequalities
Objective: translate verbal sentences into equations or inequalities
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 24 Numbers 1-57
C1.5: Use a Problem Solving Plan
Objective: Use a problem Solving Plan to solve problems
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 31 Numbers 1-32
C1.6: Represent Functions as Rules and Tables
Objective: Represent functions as rules and as tables
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 1 Numbers 1-36
C1.7: Represent Functions as Graph
Objective: represent function as a graph
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 46 Numbers 1-20
 CHAPTER 2
C2.1: Use Integers and Real Numbers
Objective: Graph and Compare positive and negative numbers
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 67 Numbers 1-75
C2.2: Add Real Numbers
Objective: Add positive and negative numbers
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 77 Numbers 1-66
C2.3: Subtract Real Numbers
Objective: Subtract real numbers
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page Numbers 1-
C2.4A: Multiply Real Numbers
Objective: Multiply real numbers
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 91 Numbers 1-64
C2.4B: Matrix Addition, Subtraction and Scalar Multiplication
Objective: Perform operations on Matrices
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 95 Numbers 1-13
C2.5: Apply the Distributive Property
Objective: Apply distributive property
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 99 Numbers 1-55
C2.6: Divide Real Numbers
Objective: Divide real numbers
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 106 Numbers 1-64
C2.7: Find the Square Roots and Compare Real Numbers
Objective: Find the square roots and compare real numbers
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 113 Numbers 1-71
 CHAPTER 3
C3.1: Solve One Step Equation
Objective: Solve one step equation
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 137 Numbers 1-75
C3.2: Solve Two- Step Equations
Objective: Solve two- step equations
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 114 Numbers 1-60
C3.3: Solve Multi- Step Equations
Objective: Solve Multi- Step Equations
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 150 Numbers 1-56
C3.4: Solve for equations with variables on both sides
Objective: Solve for equations with variables on both sides
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 157 Numbers 1-64
C3.5: Write Ratios and Proportions
Objective: Find ratios and write and solve proportions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 165 Numbers 1-66
C3.6: Solve Proportions using Cross Products
Objective: Solve proportions using cross products
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 171 Numbers 1-55
C3.7: Solve Percent Proportions
Objective: Solve percents problems
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 179 Numbers 1-52
C3.8: Rewrite Equations and Formulas
Objective: Rewrite equations and formulas.
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 187 Numbers 1-45
 CHAPTER 4
C4.1A: Plot Points in a coordinate plane
Objective: Identify and plot points in a coordinate plane
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 209 Numbers 1-54
C4.1B: Perform Transformations
Objective: Describe and perform transformations in a coordinate plane
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 214 Numbers 1-15
C4.2A: Graph Linear Equations
Objective: Graph linear equations in a coordinate plane
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 219 Numbers 1-55
C4.2B: Discrete and Continuous Functions
Objective: Graph and classify discrete and continuous functions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 224 Numbers 1-9
C4.3: Graph Using Intercepts
Objective: Graph linear equation using intercepts
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 229 Numbers 1-56
C4.4: Find the Slope and the Rate of Change
Objective: Find the slope of a line and interpret slope as a rate of change
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 239 Numbers 1-62
C4.5: Graph using Slope- Intercept Form
Objective: Graph using slope- intercept form
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 247 Numbers 1-57
C4.6: Model Direct Variation
Objective: Write and graph direct variation equations
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 256 Numbers 1-62
C4.7: Graph Linear Functions
Objective: Use function notation
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 265 Numbers 1-60
 CHAPTER 5
C5.1: Write Linear Equations in Slope- Intercept Form
Objective: Write equation of lines in slope- intercept form
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 286 Numbers 1-64
C5.2: Use Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form
Objective: Write an equation of a line using points on the line
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 296 Numbers 1-64
C5.3A: Write Linear Equations in Point- Slope Form
Objective: Write linear equations in point- slope form
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 305 Numbers 1-57
C5.3B: Arithmetic Sequences to Linear Functions
Objective: Relate Arithmetic Sequences to Linear Functions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 310 Numbers 1-16
C5.4: Write Linear Equations in Standard Form
Objective: Write Equations in Standard Form
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 314 Numbers 1-49
C5.5: Write Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Objective: Write equations of parallel and perpendicular lines
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 322 Numbers 1-42
C5.6: Fit a Line to Data
Objective: Make scatter plots and write equations to model data
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 328 Numbers 1-27
C5.7: Predict with Linear Models
Objective: Make predictions using best fitting lines
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 338 Numbers 1-32
 CHAPTER 6
C6.1: Solve Inequalities Using Addition and Subtraction
Objective: Solve inequalities using addition and subtraction
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 359 Numbers 1-51
C6.2: Solve Inequalities Multiplication and Division
Objective: Solve inequalities using multiplication and division
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 366 Numbers 1-53
C6.3: Solve Multi- Step Inequalities
Objective: Solve multi- step inequalities
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 372 Numbers 1-56
C6.4: Solve Compound Inequalities
Objective: Solve compound inequalities
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 384 Numbers 1-54
C6.5A: Solve Absolute Value Equations
Objective: Solve Absolute Value Equations
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 393 Numbers 1-59
C6.5B: Graph Absolute Value Functions
Objective: Graph Absolute Value Functions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 401 Numbers 1-53
C6.6: Solve Absolute Value Inequalities
Objective: Solve absolute value inequalities
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 401 Numbers 1-53
C6.7: Graph Linear Inequalities in two Variables
Objective: Graph linear inequalities in two variables
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 409 Numbers 1-76
 CHAPTER 7
C7.1: Solve Liner Systems by Graphing
Objective: Graph and Solve Systems of Linear equations
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 430 Numbers 1-48
C7.2: Solve Linear Systems by Substitution
Objective: Solve systems of Linear equations by Substitution
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 439 Numbers 1-50
C7.3: Solve Linear Systems by Adding and Subtracting
Objective: Solve linear systems by elimination using addition and subtraction
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 447 Numbers 1-55
C7.4: Solve Linear Systems by Multiplying First
Objective: Solve linear systems by multiplying first
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 454 Numbers 1-58
C7.5: Solve Special Types of Linear Systems
Objective: Identify the number of solutions of linear systems
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 462 Numbers 1-61
C7.6: Solve Systems of Linear Inequalities
Objective: Solve Systems of linear inequalities in two variables
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 469 Numbers 1-53
 CHAPTER 8
C8.1: Apply Exponent Properties Involving Products
Objective: Use properties of exponents involving products
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 492 Numbers 1-74
C8.2: Apply Exponent Properties Involving Quotients
Objective: Use properties of exponents involving quotients
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 498 Numbers 1-66
C8.3A: Define and Use Zero and Negative Exponents
Objective: Use zero and negative exponents
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 506 Numbers 1-68
C8.3B: Define and Use Fractional Exponents
Objective: Use fractional exponents
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 510 Numbers 1-13
C8.4: Use Scientific Notation
Objective: Read and write numbers in scientific notation
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 515 Numbers 1-74
C8.5: Write and Graph Exponential Functions
Objective: Write and graph exponential growth models
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 523 Numbers 1-61
C8.6A: Write and Graph Exponential Decay Functions
Objective: Write and graph exponential decay model
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 535 Numbers 1-66
C8.6B: Relate Geometric Sequences to Exponential Functions
Objective: Identify, graph, and write geometric sequences
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 540 Numbers 1-10
 CHAPTER 9
C9.1: Add and Subtract Polynomials
Objective: Add and subtract polynomials
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 557 Numbers 1-54
C9.2: Multiply Polynomials
Objective: Multiply polynomials
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 565 Numbers 1-66
C9.3: Find Special Products of Polynomials
Objective: Use special product patterns to multiply polynomials
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 572 Numbers 1-57
C9.4: Solve Polynomial Equations in Factored Form
Objective: Solve polynomials equations
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 578 Numbers 1-74
C9.5: Factor x2+bx+c
Objective: Factor trinomials of the form x2+bx+c
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 586 Numbers 1-81
C9.6: Factor ax2+bx+c
Objective: Factor trinomials of the form ax2+bx+c
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 596 Numbers 1-81
C9.7: Factor Special Products
Objective: Factor special products
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 603 Numbers 1-76
C9.8: Factor Polynomials Completely
Objective: Factor polynomials completely
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 610 Numbers 1-89
 CHAPTER 10
C10.1: Graph y=ax2+c
Objective:
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 632 Numbers 1-57
C10.2A: Graph y=x2+bx+c
Objective: Graph general quadratic equations
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 638 Numbers 1-58
C10.2B: Graph Quadratic Functions in Intercept Form
Objective: Graph quadratic functions in intercept form
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 642 Numbers 1-16
C10.3: Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing
Objective: Solve quadratic equations by graphing
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 647 Numbers 1-64
C10.4: Use Square Roots to Solve Quadratic Equations
Objective: Solve quadratic equations by finding square roots
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 655 Numbers 1-73
C10.5: Solve Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
Objective: Solve quadratic equations by completing the square
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 666 Numbers 1-64
C10.6: Solve Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
Objective: Solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 674 Numbers 1-61
C10.7: Interpret Discriminant
Objective: Use the value of the discriminant
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 681 Numbers 1-68
C10.8: Compare Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Models
Objective: Compare linear, exponential, and quadratic models
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 688 Numbers 1-43
 CHAPTER 11
C11.1: Graph Square Root Functions
Objective: Graph square root functions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 713 Numbers 1-67
C11.2A: Simplify Radical Expressions
Objective: Simplify radical expressions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 723 Numbers 1-94
C11.2B: Derive the Quadratic Formula
Objective: Solve quadratic equations and check solutions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 728 Numbers 1-22
C11.3: Solve Radical Equations
Objective: Solve radical equations
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 732 Numbers 1-49
C11.4: Apply the Pythagorean Theorem and its Converse
Objective: Use the Pythagorean theorem and its converse
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 740 Numbers 1-50
C11.5: Apply the Distance and Midpoint Formulas
Objective: Use the distance and midpoint formulas
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 747 Numbers 1-64
 CHAPTER 12
C12.1: Model Inverse Variation
Objective: Write and Graph inverse variation equations
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 769 Numbers 1-74
C12.2: Graph Rational Functions
Objective: Graph rational functions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 779 Numbers 1-60
C12.3: Divide Polynomials
Objective: Divide polynomials
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 788 Numbers 1-65
C12.4: Simplify Rational Expressions
Objective: Simplify rational expressions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 797 Numbers 1-60
C12.5A: Multiply and Divide Rational Expressions
Objective: Multiply and Divide rational expressions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 806 Numbers 1-52
C12.5B: Simplify Complex Fractions
Objective: Simplify complex fractions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 811 Numbers 1-13
C12.6: Add and Subtract Rational Expressions
Objective: Add and subtract rational expressions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 816 Numbers 1-62
C12.7: Solve Rational Equations
Objective: Solve rational equations
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 823 Numbers 1-53
 CHAPTER 13
C13.1A: Find Probabilities
Objective: Find sample spaces and probabilities
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 846 Numbers 1-26
C13.1B: Perform simulations
Objective: Perform simulations to make predictions
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 850 Numbers 1-3
C13.2: Find the Probabilities using permutations
Objective: Use the formula for the number of permutations
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 853 Numbers 1-43
C13.3: Find Probabilities Using Combinations
Objective: Use combinations to count possibilities
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 858 Numbers 1-33
C13.4: Find Probabilities of Compound Events
Objective: Find the probability of a compound event
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 864 Numbers 1-34
C13.5: Analyze Surveys and Samples
Objective: Identify populations and sampling method
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 873 Numbers 1-27
C13.6A: Use Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
Objective: Compare measures of tendency and dispersion
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 877 Numbers 1-24
C13.6B: Calculate Variance and Standard Deviation
Objective: Find the variation and standard deviation of a data set
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 880 Numbers 1-7
C13.7: Interpret Stem- and Leaf Plots and Histograms
Objective: Make stem and leaf plots and histograms
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 883 Numbers 1-27
C13.8: Interpret Box and Whisker Plots
Objective: Make and Interpret box and whisker plots
Strategy: Exposition, Discussion
PS: Page 889 Numbers 1-24