Math
Subject (s): Algebra 1, Algebra 1A & Geometry
Instructor: Mr. Martin Wilson
MCTI Webpage at: www.monroecti.org
Email at: mwilson@mnroecti.org
Phone: 570-629-2001 ext. 2765
Grading Policy
- Your final grade is and average of your quarterly grade which consists of tests, quizzes, homework, class-work, and projects that are assigned a point value.
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Class Work Grade Projects Keystone Prep Note Book Marking Period Grade: Knowledge = 100% |
Tests
- Absolutely NO Talking During the Test. If you finish early, remain quiet, and work on the assignment posted on the board or handed out to you.
Quizzes
- Quizzes and tests may be made up, before or after your regularly scheduled class.
Projects
- Throughout the year there will be projects/research papers. The use of a computer is encouraged.
Homework
- Homework assignments will be given three to four times per week.
- Grades will range from 0 to 5.
- 5 indicate that you attempted all problems (work shown) and got 95% or more correct.
- 0 indicates you did not do your assignment or did not make it up,
- Homework may be turned in one day late at reduced credit.
- Repeated failure to complete homework on time may result in a referral to the office.
Class work
Class assignments must be completed in class.
Required Materials
- Math Notebook or A section of a three ring binder labeled Math
- Pens/Pencils/Erasers
- A folder with pockets to keep tests, assignments and handouts.
- All materials should be neat and dated in a chronological order.
- Math Text Book (Is Online)
- A Scientific Calculator TI30X II or a Graphing Calculator: TI-83 or TI84
Online Supplementary. USA Test Prep
- **Used For Keystone Prep and Extra Math Assignments.
Make-up Work
- You are expected to make up any missed work.
- Generally, you will be given up to three days to make up that assignment.
- Incomplete work, for any reason, will count as a 0.
General Classroom Rules/Behavior
- You are expected to sit in your assigned seat when the bell rings.
- We will all be respectful of each other.
- No one talks while I am speaking or interrupts while other students are speaking.
- There will be no getting out of your seat or speaking without permission.
- If you want to speak or get out of your seat, raise your hand and wait to be recognized.
- You are expected to use the bathroom before coming to class. In the case of an emergency, there will be a sign-out/sign-in sheet at the back of the classroom.
- ***No eating or drinking in the classroom.
- Cell Phones/electronic devices are to be out of sight unless permitted by the teacher
You are expected to bring the “Required Materials” to class every day:
Virtual Classroom
- Students should attend virtual classroom as they would in a regular classroom
- Dress code must be appropriate
- Please mute microphones at the start of class.
Incentives for following these expectations
Consequence
- Telephone call/note to parents/guardians.
- You will experience self confidence and personal growth.
- Verbal Warning
- Teacher initiated modification. (Includes seat changes, loss of daily grade points. etc.)
- Parent notification or conference.
- Referral to the Office.
Course Outlines
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Algebra 1 A Course |
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1. Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities |
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2. Graphing Linear Functions |
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3. Writing Linear Functions |
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4. Solving System of Linear Equations |
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5. Exponents |
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6. Quadratic Equations and Factoring |
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7. Radical Functions and Equations** |
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8. Data Analysis and Displays** |
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Algebra 1 Course |
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1. Solving Linear Equations |
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2. Solving Linear Inequalities |
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3. Graphing Linear Functions |
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4. Writing Linear Functions |
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5. Solving System of Linear Equations |
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6. Exponential Functions and Sequences |
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7. Polynomial Equations and Factoring |
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8. Graphing Quadratic Functions |
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9. Solving Quadratic Equations |
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10. Radical Functions and Equations |
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11. Data Analysis and Displays |
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Geometry Course |
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1. Skills Review and Basics of Geometry |
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2. Reasoning and Proofs |
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3. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines |
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4. Transformations |
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5. Congruent Triangles |
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6. Relationship within triangles |
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7. Quadrilateral and Other Polygons |
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8. Similarity |
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9. Right Triangles and Trigonometry |
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10. Circles |
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11. Circumference, Area and Volume |
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- Full Period: 3 to 4 per quarter. Covers a chapter or section. (100 points each).
- Show intermediate work to get full credit. .
- Absolutely NO Talking During the Test. If you finish early, remain quiet, and work on the assignment posted on the board or handed out to you.
- Generally, short (15-20 minutes) / 3-5 per quarter. (50 points each)
- Homework assignments will be given three to four times per week.
- Grades will range from 0 to 5.
- 5 indicate that you attempted all problems (work shown) and got 95% or more correct.
- 0 indicates you did not do your assignment or did not make it up,
- Homework may be turned in one day late at reduced credit.
- Repeated failure to complete homework on time may result in a referral to the office.
- Class assignments must be completed in class.
- Keystone/Study Hall
- Students “attention and response to questions” will receive credit.
- Math Notebook or A section of a three ring binder labeled Math
- Pens/Pencils/Erasers
- A folder with pockets to keep tests, assignments and handouts.
- All materials should be neat and dated in a chronological order.
- Math Text Book (Is Online)
- A Scientific Calculator TI30X II or a Graphing Calculator: TI-83 or TI84
- You are expected to make up any missed work.
- Generally, you will be given up to three days to make up that assignment.
- Incomplete work, for any reason, will count as a 0.
- Quizzes and tests may be made up, before or after your regularly scheduled class.
- You are expected to sit in your assigned seat when the bell rings.
- We will all be respectful of each other.
- No one talks while I am speaking or interrupts while other students are speaking.
- There will be no getting out of your seat or speaking without permission.
- If you want to speak or get out of your seat, raise your hand and wait to be recognized.
- You are expected to use the bathroom before coming to class. In the case of an emergency, there will be a sign-out/sign-in sheet at the back of the classroom.
- ***No eating or drinking in the classroom.
- Cell Phones/electronic devices are to be out of sight unless permitted by the teacher
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- Students should attend virtual classroom as they would in a regular classroom
- Dress code must be appropriate
- Please mute microphones at the start of class.
- Extra credits.
