Algebra 1 Syllabus

Mr. Mikula Room 111

2011-2012
Textbook: Algebra 1, Concepts and Skills McDougal Littell This book will be our guide throughout the year. Many assignments will be questions directly from the book. You will be required to bring this book to every class. We will cover all twelve chapters: Chapter 1 Connections to Algebra Chapter 2 Properties of Real Numbers Chapter 3 Solving Linear Equations Chapter 4 Graphing Linear Equations and Functions Chapter 5 Writing Linear Equations Chapter 6 Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities Chapter 7 Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities Chapter 8 Exponents and Exponential Functions Chapter 9 Quadratic Equations and Functions Chapter 10 Polynomials and Factoring Chapter 11 Rational Expressions and Equations Chapter 12 Radicals and More Connections to Geometry Breaking Down the Course: In the beginning of each class, we will start off with a little warm-up that will cover previous lessons and lead into the next lesson. Some warm-ups will be collected for a grade. During the lesson, my goal is to make sure that you understand not only how to do the steps, but why we do the steps. There will be a lot of discussion during the lesson and you are expected to participate. It is important to me to know what your thoughts are and why you think something so that I can help you if need be. After the new lesson is given, if there is time left over, you will be able to work on your homework. There will be homework every day to give you enough practice and allow me to make sure that no one falls behind. There will also be a quiz in the middle of each chapter to review the first couple sections. This will help us review, as well as prepare for the chapter test. In conclusion all grades will come from, warm-ups, homework, quizzes, and tests.

Grading: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. We will follow the district grading scale (posted on bulletin board) Your semester exam is worth 20% of your final grade Warm-ups, homework, quizzes, and tests will be worth the other 80% Each point, no matter what type of assessment, is worth the same value Your grades will be posted by I.D. numbers on the bulletin board

Classroom Expectations: Ask questions!!! Bring a folder, paper, pen/pencil, and book to class EVERYDAY! Participate in classroom discussion Handbook policies will be enforced with regard to tardies, homework, & absences 5. Respect the rights and opinions of others! Need Help? Our classroom website is below 1. 2. 3. 4.

www.mikulamath.weebly.com
This website will include all homework assignments, notes from class, podcasts, videos, and exam schedules. This is a great place to look for extra help, review for quizzes/tests, as well as get make up work. If you need to contact me directly you can contact me through the website or email me at corey.mikula@rc255.net. I am also always available for you. I will be in before school and after school and I am also willing to meet at other times or even weekends. If there is a special time you need to meet please email me or talk to me to make arrangements. You are my priority and I will always be willing to help.