This high-school level course studies the New York State curriculum for Algebra I. It is designed to help students explore algebraic concepts and understand their applications. This course prepares students for the New York State Regents Examination in Algebra I, and also prepares you for high school and beyond.
This course emphasizes functions and their applications. We will be studying linear, absolute value, piecewise, quadratic, and exponential functions, and more. We will also learn about performing operations with functions, as well as discuss statistics, sequences, and series.
Please bring the following supplies with you to class every day:
• pen and pencil
• binder with loose leaf
• TI-84 graphing calculator
• charged iPad
Google Classroom will be used to post all class notes, homework assignments, and announcements. Please join your classroom with these codes:
• 8-1 Algebra I: acqtojw
• 8-2 Algebra I: icfproi
Tests 50%
Quizzes/Projects 30%
Homework/iReady 20%
Homework will be given on a regular basis. Any homework out of the textbook must be completed on paper. Due dates will be posted on the homework board and on Google Classroom.
All tests will be announced at least one week in advance. Quizzes can be announced or unannounced.
Extra Help will be offered by appointment (as needed) before or after school. There will always be an extra help session after school the day before a test.
Please email me with any questions or concerns you may have!