Algebra 1


 

 

Algebra Syllabus                                                                                                      Mrs. R. Monks

 

This textbook program is based on the recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and other curriculum groups that emphasize problem solving, critical thinking, and connections among mathematical topics and connections between mathematics and other subject areas in an integrated format.

 

With an Integrated approach, your students can:

 

During this course, your student will learn (but not necessarily in this order):

 

Assessment:  Mini Quiz, Tests, Notebook Checks, Participation, and Organization

 

 

Make-up work:  Excused and Unexcused absences

 

Grading Scale:           A  90% - 100%

                                    B  80% - 89%

                                    C  70% - 79%

                                    D  60% - 69%

                                    F  Below 60%

 

All of the rest of the classroom expectations are on their class contracts located within their notebooks.  On these contracts are various ways to communicate with me, if you have any further questions, as well as some policies including: attendance, homework expectations, class expectations, consequences, and progress reports.