Salem High School

Preparing and Inspiring Students to Succeed in the 21st Century

Department Course Title Course Number

Mathematics Algebra 1 215/216
This course is a study of basic algebraic concepts. This course consists of all the topics in
a first year college preparatory Algebra course. Included topics are basic properties of
the rational numbers and exponents, solving, graphing and writing linear equations and
inequalities, operations with real numbers, solving equations in one and two variables,
Course Overview
operations with polynomials and rational expressions, and quadratic equations. In
addition, concepts of data analysis, statistics, and probability will be integrated
throughout the course.

To prepare students for further coursework in algebra, geometry and, in part, for the
MCAS in Mathematics.
What are the mathematical properties that govern addition subtraction,
multiplication, and division?
How would you describe the order of operations?
Course Objectives How can the mean, median, mode, and range be used to describe the shape of the
data?
Essential Questions How do charts, tables, and graphs help you interpret data?
How is the likelihood of an event determined and communicated?
Why do we use variables?
What are the tools needed to solve linear equations and inequalities?
What are different ways to represent patterns and relationships?
What strategies can be used to solve for unknowns in algebraic equations?

Students will show self-motivation, responsibility, independence.

School Expectations Students will work effectively in group settings.
Students will use critical thinking skills to problem solve effectively.
21st Century Skills Students will convey ideas orally, visually, and in writing.
Students will effectively use technology.

Your grade is based on your understanding of each standard that will be covered
this year. You will receive an average for each unit which will contribute to your
Grading final grade. Progress reports and quarterly report cards are snapshots, you will have
the opportunity to improve your grade on any standard throughout the year.

Tuesday is Math dayback.

Day Back (We are also available before/after school other days by appointment)

Teacher Name: email elizabethfitzgerald@salemk12.org website Msfitzgeraldmath.weebly.com

Ms. Cardone
Room 302

Students are expected to follow school rules indicated within the Student Handbook
as well as additional classroom expectations set by the teacher.
Salem High School
Preparing and Inspiring Students to Succeed in the 21st Century
Class will be divided into blocks of time spent working as one large group, several smaller
groups and as individuals. The classwork problems assigned are very important, do them! You
must SHOW ALL WORK for every assignment. The classwork grade also includes participation
and being prepared for class (textbook, pencil, paper and any other materials that may be
relevant to that day in class).

To receive full credit homework must be complete (work shown for every problem) by the
beginning of class on the due date. Effort is more important than accuracy on these problems,
so if you get stuck at home write down what questions you have and what ideas you tried. Late
homework only earns half credit unless you were absent.

Quizzes will cover the material you have been studying over the past couple days, but will also
assume that you know everything from previous chapters as well. Mastery Checks are on an
entire unit and will include application problems incorporating multiple concepts from the
course.

Required Materials:
Writing utensil
Binder with dividers
Index cards
Spiral notebook

All school rules apply within the classroom.

Be safe. Be respectful. Be responsible.

Students are expected to follow school rules indicated within the Student Handbook
as well as additional classroom expectations set by the teacher.