Algebra I Part 1

Welcome to MA031: Algebra I Part 1!

Please read the information in this syllabus before proceeding to the course materials.
Credits .5 credit
Prerequisites Pre- Algebra

INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM
Mr. Chuck Corvin
ccorvin@jmhs.com

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TEXTBOOK

Algebra 1, 2018.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Algebra 1 is designed to give students a foundation for all future mathematics courses. The
fundamentals of algebraic problem-solving are explained. Students will explore: foundations of Algebra,
solving equations, solving inequalities, an introduction to functions, linear functions, systems of
equations and inequalities, exponents and exponential functions, polynomials and factoring, quadratic
functions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and data analysis and probability.
Throughout the course, Common Core standards are taught and reinforced as the student learns how to
apply the concepts in real-life situations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing Algebra I Part 1, students will be able to:

 Write and evaluate expressions with unknown values and will use properties to simplify
expressions.
 Identify the types of relationships that can be represented by proportions. They will use inverse
operations to simplify and find equivalent equations and they will learn how to solve equations
using mathematical operations and properties of equality. They will also write and graph
inequalities. Students will learn properties of inequalities and use them to generate equivalent
 inequalities.
 Represent functions using multiple representations, such as tables, graphs and equations.
Students will be able to model real-world situations using functions.
 Represent functions using multiple representations, such as tables, graphs and equations.
Students will be able to model real-world situations using functions.
 Use several methods for solving a system of equations or inequalities. Students will be able to
model and analyze real-world situations using a system of equations or inequalities.

LESSONS TOPICS
Lesson 1 Expressions and Functions
Lesson 2 Linear Equations
Lesson 3 Linear and Nonlinear Functions
Lesson 4 Equations and Linear Functions
Lesson 5 Linear Inequalities

GRADING
The following point totals correspond to the following grades:

POINTS GRADE
100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
65-69 D
Below 65 F

James Madison High School allows 2 attempts on exams. If a student is not satisfied with his/her
score on the 1st attempt, an exam may be resubmitted. The 2nd attempt is not required as long as
the final course average is above 65%. The higher of the 2 attempts will be the score that counts
towards the final average.

Exams are timed and once you begin an exam, the timer runs continuously, even if you leave the
course. Refer to the exam instructions for the time limit (in most cases 3 hours), but the time limit
cannot be spread over multiple days.

GRADE WEIGHT
 TOPIC ACTIVITY PERCENTAGE
Lesson 1 MC Quiz 16%
Lesson 2 MC Quiz 16%
Lesson 3 MC Quiz 16%
Lesson 4 MC Quiz 16%
Lesson 5 MC Quiz 16%
Midterm Assignment 20%

ACADEMIC AND COURSE POLICIES

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Course policies, including the Exam/Assignment Retake Policy, Grading Policy, Academic Honesty Policy,
and Student Conduct Policy.