Mrs. Samantha Stevens

Course description: This course is designed to use problem situations, physical models, and appropriate technology to extend algebraic thinking and engage student reasoning. Problem solving situations will provide all students an environment that promotes communication and fosters connections within mathematics to other disciplines and to the real world. The use of appropriate technology will help students apply mathematics in an increasingly technological world. Concepts emphasized in the course include real number properties, exploring integers, solving equations and inequalities, adding , subtracting, multiplying, and dividing rational numbers, functions and graphing, ratio, percents, and proportions.

Course requirements: Students will be required to bring a 3-ring notebook to class daily. The notebook is to have the following tabbed sections: notes, homework, review drills, quizzes, test corrections, and calculator/ labs. Detailed notes with appropriate date and title will be taken by the student on a daily basis to be included in the notebook. . Quizzes will be given daily over the previous nights’ homework. A minimum of two tests per chapter will be given. Several projects will be assigned throughout the semester and will count as test grades. Students are expected to come to class prepared with completed homework and an attempt to do all problems. Homework will be assigned on a daily basis and is to be labeled as follows or be charged a penalty of 5 points in addition to incorrect solutions:

Student Name

Math Foundations I

Period

Date

Assignment: (Section, Page & Problem #’s).

Calculators: Students will have access to TI-83 plus graphing calculators. Each student will be assigned a calculator to use while in the classroom for the semester. A calculator check will be done at the end of each period to insure the return of all calculators. Each student is responsible for seeing that his or her calculator is placed in the case. Students will also be assigned books. Failure to take care of or return books or calculators will result in replacement costs to be paid for by the student.

1^st 9-Weeks 2^nd 9-Weeks

Grading Policy: Homework: 25% Homework: 25%

Quizzes: 25% Quizzes: 25%

Tests: 25% Tests: 25%

9- Weeks Exam: 25% 9-Weeks Exam: 25%

No extra credit will be given. Please do not ask. Students have many opportunities to bring up their grade throughout the semester. Care should be exercised beginning the first day of the semester not after the student realizes that his or her grade is in jeopardy.

Materials: Pencils only! Work completed in ink will not be accepted!

3-Ring Binder (Notebook)

Loose leaf paper

Tabbed dividers

4 AAA batteries (for TI-83+ graphing calculator provided by the teacher)

2 folders with pockets and fasteners

A good attitude and willingness to learn topics covered in Math Foundations I

Make-up Work: “Students must have completed work missed during an excused absence within one day after returning to school.” Tests and quizzes will be made up for excused absences on Thursdays during homeroom with prior approval from the teacher.

Math Foundations I Syllabus and Pacing Guide

2003-2004 Academic Year

Week Chapter Topic Description

1-2 1 Tools for Algebra and Geometry

2-3 2 Exploring Integers

4-5 3 Solving One-Step Equations and Inequalities

6-7 4 Exploring Factors and Fractions

8-9 5 Rationals: Patterns in Addition and Subtraction

(The 9-Weeks exam will cover lessons through Chapter 5.)

Review and 1^st 9-Weeks Exam

10 6 Rationals: Patterns in Multiplication and Division

11-12 7 Solving Equations and Inequalities

13-14 8 Functions and Graphing

15 9 Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

16-17 10 & 13 More Statistics and Probability/ Applying Algebra to Geometry

18 Review for 2^nd 9-Weeks Exam

2^nd 9 Weeks Exam

* Students will be given a mid-chapter test and an end-of-chapter test for each chapter.

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