Algebra 1

Mr. Kaufman

Algebra 1

COURSE CONTENT:

Algebra 1 is a course that teaches algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve real world problems. These processes and concepts can be used to solve various mathematical problems via deductive reasoning.

CLASS RULES:

ID badges must be worn at all times.
Stay in your assigned seat or area.
Wait to be recognized before speaking.
No food, drinks or gum are allowed in the classroom.
Use the laptop only when instructed and for the assigned work.
All cell phones and Ipods must be turned off and put away.

SUPPLIES:

2 sharpened number 2 pencils
3 ring binder with loose leaf paper & tab dividers for:

FCAT Prep

notes

homework

2 EXPO Dry Erase Markers. The color does not matter.
Four function or cheap scientific calculator.

*** EXPO Dry Erase Markers and paper towels are used a lot in class so donations are greatly appreciated ***

GRADING POLICY:

Tests 40%

Quizzes 20%

Homework 20%

Participation 20%

GRADING SCALE:

A 90-100

B 80-89

C 70-79

D 60-69

F 0-59

HOMEWORK/CLASS POLICY:

Homework must show appropriate calculations. Calculations must be written in an organized manner that shows the steps used to arrive at the solution.
Explanations must be neatly written using full sentences, correct spelling and appropriate grammar.
Late homework will not be accepted.

*** Peer tutoring is available in Room 257 from 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM on Monday and Wednesdays.
*** Mr. Kaufman will tutor after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM.

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*** All tests and quizzes MUST be made up after school on Tuesday from 2:45PM - 3:45 PM. A "Z" will show in Pinnacle and it will average in as a zero until it is made up.

08/20/08: Get forms signed including parent/teacher/student contract.

08/21/08: Textbook p. 6 - 8, odd 9 - 25 and p.13, odd 17 - 31.

08/22/08: No homework

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08/25/08: Textbook - p.28, all 42-45; p.34-36, odd 25-39 and 56; p.41, odd 9-27

08/27/08: Workbook p. 13 - 14, #1 - 7, 20 - 25 and 49 - 54.
08/28/08: Study for Chapter 1 test tomorrow.
Do the first 3 problems in each section on p. 68 - 69.
08/29/08: No homework. Get extra credit at my website.
09/02/08: Workbbok, p. 19, #1 - 15

09/03/08: Textbook: p. 84, 20-25 and p. 91, odd 1 - 19.
*** Quiz on 2.1 - 2.4 this Friday ***
09/04/08: Study for quiz on 2.1 - 2.4.
09/05/08: Workbook, p. 25, #1 - 13
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09/08/08: Textbook: p. 107, #5 - 9.
09/09/08: Textbook: p. 107 - 108, # 3, 4, 6, 7, 17 - 19.
09/10/08: Read p. 111 - 113 and 118 - 121
P. 113 , odd problems 1 - 19
*** Chapter 2 test will be this Friday ***
09/11/08: Study for Chapter 2 test.\
09/12/08: Textbook, p. 125 - 127, 10-12, 23 -26, 40 - 43, 52, 54 - 55. Get extra credit at my website: www.freewebs.com/thebigmak
09/15/08: No homework.
Tutoring tomorrow, but not this Thursday (workshop).
09/16/08: Workbook - p. 33, odd 5 - 13, p. 35 odd 9 - 15 and p. 37, all 1- 9.
09/17/08: Textbook, p. 156-7 - odd 25 - 35, all 54 - 57.

I cannot tutor tomorrow due to a workshop.
Chapter 3 test this Friday.

09/18/08: Textbook: p. 164, odd 5 - 11 and all 31-35. p. 169-170, odd 9-17.
Test is Monday.

09/19/08: Study for Chapter 3 test. Get extra credit at my website: www.freewebs.com/thebigmak
09/22/08: No homework.
09/23/08: No homework.
09/24/08: Textbook:Text p. 185, odd 3-15, 31,37-45 and p.192, odd 3-7,15,16,21
09/25/08: Text p.192, #9-10 and p. 200, odd 15 - 27
09/26/08: Textbook: p. 207, odd 1-17. Chapter 4 test next Wednesday.

09/29/08: Textbook: p. 214, even 2-14 and p. 222-223, all 15-20 and 23-31.

Chapter 4 test this Wednesday.

10/01/08: Tested so no homework.

10/02/08 - No homework.

10/03/08: Textbook: p. 240, all 22 - 25 and p. 244, odd 3- 25 and 27, 28, 29.

10/06/08: Textbook: p. 249-250, all 1-7, odd 13-19, 41, 43

Chapter 5 test this Friday.

*** The last day to make-up tests/quizzes will be Thursday, October 16. ***

10/07/08: Textbook: p.251 - 252, #47-49, p. 256, odd 1-17 and p. 264, 1-7

Chapter 5 test this Friday.

*** The last day to make-up tests/quizzes will be Thursday, October 16. ***

10/08/08: Textbook: p264, odd 13-21 andp. 270, odd 13-27.

Chapter 5 test this Friday.

*** The last day to make-up tests/quizzes will be Thursday, October 16. ***

10/10/08: Study for Chapter 5 test that has been moved to Monday.

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*** The last day to make-up tests/quizzes will be Thursday, October 16. ***

10/13/08: No homework.

10/14/08: Textbook: p. 287, all 22-30 and p. 294, odd 5-15 and all 22 - 27.

10/15/08: PSAT testing so no homweowrk.

10/16/08: Textbook: p. 301, odd 5-9, all 10-12, odd 13-17 and odd 27-31.

10/17/08: No homework

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10/20/08: Study for midterm.

Midterm schedule: Wednesday - periods 3 and 4 Thursday - periods 1 and 2

10/27/08: Textbook: p. 307, odd 5 - 25. Show work.

10/28/08: Textbook; p. 308, #31, 33, 35 and p. 314, odd 1 - 17.

*** Chapter 6 test on Friday ***

10/29/08: Textbook; p. 314, 16, 18, odd 19 - 29, 33 and 35.

*** Chapter 6 test on Friday ***

10/30/08: Textbook: p. 327, all 1 - 15.

Chapter 6 test has been moved to Monday.

10/31/08: Study for Chapter 6 test.

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11/03/08: No homework.

11/05/08: Textbook: p. 343, #1 - 4, 7, 9, 11, 13 - 18.

11/06/08: Textbook: p. 349 - 350, 1-4, 5, 7, 11, 13

11/07/08: Textbook: P. 350, # 8, 10, 12, 14

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11/10/08: Study for quiz on Wednesday - substitution and elimination.

11/12/08: Read Example 2 on p. 363 and do 4 - 6 on p. 365 - 366. Also, p. 369 and do problem at bottom.

11/13/08: Textbook: p. 373, #1 - 13, 19, 34 - 36.

11/14/08: Textbook: p.380, #7 - 10.

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11/17/08: Textbook p. 397, odd 17 - 35, 45

p. 407, odd 7 - 21.

11/18/08: Textbook: p.414, odd 9 - 21 and odd 33 - 39.

p.420, odd 5 - 11.

11/19/08: Textbook: p. 403, 26 and 43/p. 407 - 24 - 26/p.420, 14 -17 and even 18 - 26.

11/20/08: No homework.

11/21/08: WORKBOOK: p. 103, # 9 - 19.

*** Chapter 8 test on Tuesday ***

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11/24/08: Study for Chapter 8 test.

11/25/08: No homework.

11/26/08: Happy Thanksgiving

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12/01/08: Textbook, p. 459, all 1 - 20 and odd 21 - 31. P. 463 - 464, odd 1- 11 and odd 19 - 23.

12/02/08: Textbook, p.469, odd 1- 19, 23, 25

12/03/08: Textbook, p. 461, #56 - 62, p.465, #45 - 50 and p. 472, #59 - 62.

12/04/08: Textbook: p. 477, #26 and 27.

12/05/08: Textbook: p. 383, #8, 13, 22.

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Chapter 9 test on Tuesday.

12/08/08: Study for Ch. 9 test.

*** Last day to make-up tests/quizzes and/or turn in work is Thursday, December 18.

12/09/08: No homework.

*** Last day to make-up tests/quizzes and/or turn in work is Thursday, December 18.

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12/10/08: No homework;

12/11/08: Textbook: p. 513 - 514, #1 -3, 5, 7, odd 17 - 25.

12/12/08: No homework.

*** Last day to make-up tests/quizzes and/or turn in work is Thursday, December 18.

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12/15/08: Textbook: p. 520, #11 - 13.

12/16/08: Textbook: p. 581, #1 - 6 and 28 - 31 and p. 526, #1 - 6 and #17 - 20.

12/17/08: Textbook: p. 531, #1 - 5 and 10 - 18; p. 538, #3-4 and 7 - 17.

*** Quiz on 10.1 - 10.4 and 11.1 this Friday.

*** Last day to make-up tests/quizzes and/or turn in work is Thursday, December 18.

12/18/08: Textbook: p. 531, #1 - 5 and 10 - 18; p. 538, #3-4 and 7 - 17. (Same as yesterday. I retaught so show all work.)

*** Quiz on 10.1 - 10.4 and 11.1 this Friday.

12/19/08: Have a great break and a Happy New Year.

01/05/09: Textbook: p. 520, 19-28 and p. 531, 11-15.

*** Please bring in textbooks and workbooks starting next Monday, January 12. If you want our textbook to study for the Final then please bring everything in on the day of the Final.

01/06/09: Textbook: p. 538, #1 - 4 and #7 - 15

*** Please bring in textbooks and workbooks starting next Monday, January 12. If you want our textbook to study for the Final then please bring everything in on the day of the Final.

01/07/09: Textbook: p. 483, 5 - 10 and 550, #1 - 2.

*** Please bring in textbooks and workbooks starting next Monday, January 12. If you want our textbook to study for the Final then please bring everything in on the day of the Final.

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