Honors Integrated Math I

2016 - 2017

Central Magnet School

Teacher: Angela Recker, Room 200
Office Hours: 7:30 8:00 AM, 3:00 3:45 PM
Online Document Password: ahonors6

Email: reckera@rcschools.net
Phone: 615-904-6789 ext. 23354

Course Description:
This course is the first of three courses in a series that uses a more integrated approach to cover the same
algebra and geometry concepts and skills that are included in the traditional three course series. It will provide
an understanding of language, notation, and application of algebraic and geometric skills. The problem
situations, models, and technology used will foster connections among the various strands of mathematics and
develop concepts from multiple perspectives.
Expectations:
1) Follow school policies and maintain classroom norms
2) Create a safe and positive community of practice
3) Persist in learning, believe in yourself, and contribute to your group
4) Show all your work and justify your reasoning
5) Be honest when you struggle and dont give up!

Classroom Norms
1) Come to class prepared to learn. When you walk in the classroom door, immediately look for and follow
instructions: gather materials, get into groups, and complete bell work.
2) Reflect on our lessons outside of class. When you have a question or need clarification, write it down
or type it into your phone. Learning is a process, not an event. Cooperate with the process.
3) Respect the ideas and strategies of every student. If you do not understand a team member, ask
clarifying questions or say show me again. You already know what YOU know. Find out what others
know.
4) Value mistakes made by others and yourself. Every mistake is a learning opportunity. Dont erase your
mistakes during the learning process. Each mistake is a record of things youve already tried and
learned from.
5) Help one another without telling classmates what the answer is or how to solve the problem directly.
6) Do your very best and persevere. Nothing feels better than success after a struggle.
Homework
Success in math requires practice. Complete homework as assigned and clarify your understanding in class or
in my office hours. If you would like extra practice problems, please come see me.
Make-Up Work
Make-up tests and quizzes should be completed before or after school. If you know you will miss school, let
me know so that we can schedule a make-up.
Grading Policies
Homework / Classwork:
Quizzes / CFUs:
Projects / Other:
Tests:

5 10 points each
10 30 points each
50 100 points each
100 points each

Homework will be given almost daily. It will be collected at the start of class and immediately returned after the
bell work to be reviewed in class. Credit will be given for reasonable effort (solely at my discretion) with work
shown. Just writing down an answer will not be acceptable. No credit will be given after we start class.

Honors Integrated Math I

2016 - 2017
Quizzes and Check for Understandings (CFUs) will be given throughout each chapter. They will include short
writing assignments to explain a process or solution, and small sets of problems from a speci6c topic.
There will be one project each quarter. Project assignments are made 7 to 14 days prior to the due date.
Projects will be accepted on the due date given. The other category may include benchmarks, presentations,
and reading/writing assignments.
Students should expect one test per chapter.
Group work is an integral part of our new textbook. Students will complete tasks, discuss solutions, and
frequently present their ideas. I will still lead and clarify, but students are expected to fully engage in the
learning process. I will allow time for individual quiet thought before we engage in the group process.
Cell Phones
Cell phones should not be out in class, regardless of whether you are using it or not. They can only be out or
on your desk if you are given permission to use them. Otherwise, I do NOT want to see them.
Tardies
Class begins when the bell rings. If you are tardy, enter the room quietly and immediately get to work.
Resources
Make full use of the Carnegie Learning resources, Khan Academy, and Google (or other search engine) when
struggling with the material. Check the website for links. Of course, you are always welcome to my office
hours.
Timeline
Quarter 1:
Quantities and Relationships
Graphs, Equations, and Inequalities
Linear Functions
Quarter 2:
Sequences
Exponential Functions
Systems of Equations
Systems of Inequalities

Quarter 3:
Analyzing Data Sets for One Variable
Analyzing Data Sets for Two Quantitative Variables
Analyzing Data Sets for Two Categorical Variable
Mathematical Modeling
Quarter 4:
Geometry on the Coordinate Plane
Congruence Through Transformations
Theorems About Parallelograms