Mr. Kaufman
Algebra 1B
COURSE CONTENT:
Algebra 1B 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.
- You must do all of the homework. Doing half of the homework is a zero, not a 50.
*** 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 Thursdays from 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM.
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*** Please check Pinnacle to view your child's grades and attendance.
All tests and quizzes MUST be made up after school on Thursday 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.
NOTES:
Homework:
01/20/10: Get parent/teacher/student contract signed.
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01/21/10: Textbook: p. 343, all 1- 4. (must show work)
01/22/10: No homework.
01/25/10: Textbook: p. 343 - 345, 19 - 22 and 43 - 44. p. 350, all 6 - 9.
01/26/10: Textbook, p.350 - 11, 13, 14 and 25 - 26. Do not graph 25 - 26.
01/27/10: Textbook: p. 350, 29, 35 and p. 356, 1 - 3.
01/28/10: Textbook: p. 357, 23 - 27.
*** Study for quiz on Monday. ***
01/29/10: Study for 7.1 - 7.3 quiz on Monday.
*** Review and get extra credit at my website: www.freewebs.com/thebigmak
A missed quiz or test must be made up after school on Thursday at 2:45 PM in Room 515. I will place a "Z" in Pinnacle and it averages as a zero until made-up.
02/01/10: Took 7.1 - 7.3 quiz so no homework.
A missed quiz or test must be made up after school on Thursday at 2:45 PM in Room 515. I will place a "Z" in Pinnacle and it averages as a zero until made-up.
02/02/10: Textbook: p. 373, all 1 - 12 and 19.
02/03/10: Textbook: p. 374 - 375, 34 - 36 and 50 - 52.
***Students can rework the quiz. They need to write 1 sentence about what they did wrong and then work the problem correctly. This should be done on a separate piece of paper and it is due on Friday.
02/04/10: Textbook: p. 380, 1 - 4, 16 and 19.
***Students can rework the quiz. They need to write 1 sentence about what they did wrong and then work the problem correctly. This should be done on a separate piece of paper and it is due on Friday.
02/05/10: No homework.
*** Chapter 7 test (excluding 7.4) next Tuesday.
02/08/10: Study for Chapter 7 test tomorrow. (no 7.4)
02/09/10: Chapter 7 test. No homework.
02/10/10: Textbook: p. 397, all 6 - 21.
02/11/10: Textbook: p.397, 29 - 39 and p.399, 88 - 93.
02/12/10: No homework.
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02/16/10: Textbook: p. 402 - 403, all 1 - 26 and 28 - 30.
*** 8.1 - 8.2 quiz on Thursday.
02/17/10: Study for 8.1 - 8.2 quiz.
02/18/10: Textbook: p. 407, odd 7 - 27 and p. 413-414, odd 1- 17. (If you did not complete in class.)
02/19/10: ***Students can rework the quiz. They need to write 1 sentence about what they did wrong and then work the problem correctly. This should be done on a separate piece of paper and it is due on Monday.
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02/22/10: Textbook: p. 414-5, 18 - 23 and 69 - 72. p. 420, 9 - 14.
02/23/10: Textbook: p. 423, 95 - 98 and p.429, 55 - 58.
02/24/10: Study for 8.1 - 8.5 test tomorrow.
02/25/10: No homework.
02/26/10: No homework.
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03/01/10: No homework.
03/02/10: Textbook: p. 459, 9 - 17 and 35 - 38.
03/03/10: Textbook: p. 463 - 464, odd 5 -21. (no homework for 3rd period)
03/04/10: Textbook: p. 464, 19 - 24, 27 - 28 and 34.
Please check Pinnacle and speak to your son/daughter. The last day to make up any "Z"s in the system will be Thursday, March 18. A student only has time to make up one test/quiz when they stay after school on a Thursday so they cannot show up on March 18 and say they are here to take 3 tests/quizzes. I only stay until 3:45PM. I have discussed this in class with the students. Thanks for your help.
03/05/10: No homework.
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03/08/10 - 03/11/10: FCAT testing so no homework.
03/12/10: Classwork: Read p. 467 - 469, do all of the Checks for Understanding.
The last day to make up any "Z"s in the system will be Thursday, March 18. A student only has time to make up one test/quiz when they stay after school on a Thursday so they cannot show up on March 18 and say they are here to take 3 tests/quizzes. I only stay until 3:45PM. I have discussed this in class with the students. Thanks for your help.
*** 9.1 - 9.4 test on Tuesday. ***
03/15/10: Study for 9.1 - 9.4 test tomorrow.
03/16/10: No homework.
03/17/20: No homework.
03/18/10: Textbook: p. 483, 5 - 8 and 25 - 26. p. 487, 1 - 4.
03/19/10: No homework.
03/22/10: Study for midterm - Ch. 7 - 9.
03/23/10: Study for midterm - Ch. 7 - 9.
03/24/10 - 04/05/10: No homework. Mideterms and have a great break!!!
04/06/10: Textbook: p. 483, 8, 24, 27, 31/p. 488, 14, 16 and p. 493, 16, 17 and 24.
04/07/10: No homework.
*** 9.5 - 9.8 test is on Monday.
04/08/10: p.493, 24 - 26/p. 495, 4 - 10/ 3 grouping problems from board
04/09/10: No homework.
*** 9.5 - 9.8 test is on Monday.
04/12/10: No homework.
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04/13/10: p.654, 1- 4 and 9 -12.
04/14/10: p. 654, 5-8, 25 - 27.
04/15/10: Textbook: p. 654 - 656, 18 - 21, 48 - 50.
04/16/10: No homework.
04/19/10: Problems from board.
*** Quiz is on WEDNESDAY, not Tuesday.
04/20/10: Study for 12.3/12.5 quiz.
04/21/10: No homework.
04/22/10: No homework.
04/23/10: No homework.
04/26/10 - 04/30/10 No homeowrk.
05/03/10: Textbook: p. 538, 1 - 6 and 16 - 18.
***Students can rework the quiz. They need to write 1 sentence about what they did wrong and then work the problem correctly. This should be done on a separate piece of paper and it is due on Monday.
05/04/10: Problems from board.
*** Test on 10.5/12.7 this Thursday.
05/05/10: Study for test.
05/06/10: No homework.
05/07/10: No homework.
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*** The last day to make up any "Z"s in Pinnacle or submit extra credit will be Thursday, May 27. A "Z "averages in as a zero until it is made-up. Any missed test/quizzes must be made-up after school on a Thursday when I stay to tutor. Please check Pinnacle and remind your son/daughter if needed. Thanks.
05/10/10: Textbook: p. 581, 6 - 20.
05/11/10: Textbook: p. 581 - 582, 23 - 24 and 28 - 43.
*** Quiz on 10.3/11.1 this Thursday.
05/12/10: Textbook: p. 582, 44 - 51, 62 - 68 and p. 590, 66 - 69.
*** 10.3/11.1 quiz is FRIDAY.
05/13/10: Study for quiz.
05/14/10: No homework.
*** Get extra credit at my website: www.freewebs.com/thebigmak ***
*** The last day to make up any "Z"s in Pinnacle or submit extra credit will be Thursday, May 27. A "Z "averages in as a zero until it is made-up. Any missed test/quizzes must be made-up after school on a Thursday when I stay to tutor. Please check Pinnacle and remind your son/daughter if needed. Thanks.
05/17/10: No homework.
05/18/10: Textbbok: p. 587, 27 - 29 and p. 594, 7.
***Students can rework the quiz. They need to write 1 sentence about what they did wrong and then work the problem correctly. This should be done on a separate piece of paper and it is due on Monday.
05/19/10 Textbook: p. 587 - 590, 13-14, 19-21, 31 - 32 and p. 594 - 596, 8 -10, 17 - 18 and 41 - 42 if you did not finish in class.
05/20/10: Textbook: p. 603, 1 - 15.
** Test on 11.2 - 11.4 is Tuesday.
*** The last day to make up any "Z"s in Pinnacle or submit extra credit will be Thursday, May 27. A "Z "averages in as a zero until it is made-up. Any missed test/quizzes must be made-up after school on a Thursday when I stay to tutor. Please check Pinnacle and remind your son/daughter if needed. Thanks.
05/21/10: Workbook: p. 151, 1 - 20 if you did not finish in class.
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05/24/10: Study for 11.2 - 11.4 test tomorrow.
*** Textbooks are due Friday, June 4.
05/25/10: No homework.
05/26/10: Textbook: p. 520, 1 -4 and 11 - 12.
BRING IN TEXTBOOKS!! Due June 4.
05/27/10 - 06/01/10: No homework.
BRING IN TEXTBOOKS!! Due June 4.
06/02/10: Problems from board.
BRING IN TEXTBOOKS!! Due June 4.
06/03/10 - 06/07/10: Study for Final. Review notes and examples we did in class.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!
