Algebra 1 includes the study of variables, field properties, operations on
matrices, slope, the equation of a line, solving and graphing linear
equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring techniques, solving
quadratic equations, solving systems of linear equations, and probability and
statistics. The honors section includes an accelerated pace and depth of the
Algebra 1 content.
The South Carolina End of Course Examination will count 20% of the final
grade.
Supplies needed:
3-Ring Binder
Notebook Paper
Graph Paper
PENCILS!
TI-83 plus calculators will be made available to students during class
Grading Policy:
Nine weeks grades will be based on grades from chapter tests, quizzes,
homework, and class work.
Chapter tests are always announced in advance. Any student absent on the day
of a test is responsible for arranging a time with me to make up the test. No
test grades will be dropped.
Quizzes will be given on a regular basis and will sometimes be unannounced.
At the end of the 9 wks, I will drop your lowest quiz grade before averaging
your final grade.
Homework will be checked regularly and a grade will be assigned based on the
effort and completeness of the work. Homework is only accepted on the day it
is due…no late homework is accepted. At the end of the 9 wks, I will drop
your lowest homework grade before averaging your final grade.
Nine weeks grades:
Test Average 45%
Quiz Average 35%
Homework Average 20%
Semester grades:
First Nine weeks 40%
Second Nine weeks 40%
Final Exam 20% (no exemptions)
