KAISERSLAUTERN HIGH SCHOOL Course Name and Number: ALGEBRA I, MAA301 Course Description: This course may be the

most common entry-level course for students who have had a rich and varied middle level mathematics program. It expands upon basic algebraic concepts previously acquired and integrates those principles with everyday life. The processes of problem solving, reasoning, communication and making connections are emphasized. Students will use formulas, functions, and equations to describe and clarify relationships, and will use geometry to represent algebraic relationships. Students will learn how to write and translate expressions into mathematical forms, solve first and second degree equations, and use the concept of a function to model real-world phenomena. Course Standards: This can be viewed at the following URL, http://www.dodea.edu/Curriculum/Mathematics/upload/2009_stn_math_Algebra1.pdf Text: Algebra 1; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 2011. Replacement texts can be purchased from Amazon (ISBN-13 978-0-547-31515-7 or ISBN-10 0-54731515-5). Teacher Name: Mr. James Daniel Contact Information: Location: KHS Room 231 Web Page: http://www.danielselements.weebly.com Philosophy: Determination + Discipline + Hard Work = SUCCESS Materials: Textbook (covered), notebook (three ring binder with loose leaf ruled paper is preferred), pencils, eraser, calculator (optional classroom set is available). Classroom Format: This course uses an approach referred to as the Flipped-Mastery Classroom ideology. The two main ideas behind this ideology are that 1) Students need to demonstrate they understand before moving on, and 2) Students should be able to learn at their own pace. (Jon Bergman) Students will be given an option on how they want to learn the material (online video, textbook, etc.). Supplemental instruction will be provided by the teacher. Students will demonstrate understanding by the use of master checks, chapter tests, and quarterly projects. Grading policy: It is important for the student to demonstrate an understanding of the material being covered. In order to receive credit for a problem the student must show work. On chapter tests (not master checks) partial credit will be given to incorrect School Phone: 489-7541(DSN), 0631-536-7541 Email: james.daniel@eu.dodea.edu

answers with minor procedural errors. Even with a correct answer the work will be checked. Sometimes students luck out in getting the correct answer. If there are any errors in the work but the student has a correct answer, the student will not receive full credit. DoDDS Grading Scale: 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 59 or below = F

Assessment: Quarter grades will be assessed by master checks, chapter tests, and projects. The following breaks down these assessments with their respective weights: Master checks (40%) Taken after each lesson. Master checks will either be five or ten problems each. To achieve mastery, students must earn at least a 70% or above (four out of five or seven out of ten correct). Problems are either correct or incorrect, partial credit will not be given. Chapter tests (40%) Taken after students earn mastery on the last unit of each chapter. Each test will be worth 50 100 points. In order to progress to the next lesson, students must earn at least a 70% or above. Partial credit will be given for problems on the chapter test. Quarter project (20%) Each quarter (which is the equivalent of every three chapters); students must complete a project that relates to a topic studied for that quarter. The project can be in a variety of formats: research paper, power point, video, computer animation, or even create a video game. If possible, students can do this in conjunction with another class. Students will do this in three stages: 1) Submit topic (along with a brief description and format of the project), 2) Rough draft, and 3) Final draft. This must be complete before a student can progress to the next quarter. Retesting: If a student does not achieve mastery (below 70%) on either a master check or chapter test, the student must complete remedial work before retaking the master check or chapter test. This continues until the student earns a score of 70% or above. Remedial work may involve redoing notes, working additional problems, or completing Khan Academy modules. Make-up work: If a student desires to re-do a master check or chapter test to improve their grade, they may. This must be done immediately before moving to the next lesson. Late Work Policy: This applies when students fall behind the pacing guide. If a student is behind in the lessons, Gradespeed will show msg (missing which is counted as a zero). This means that the student has not completed the master check or chapter test that should have been completed by that date. The student can still receive credit without penalty upon completion.

Absence: If a student is absent (excused/unexcused) it is the students responsibility to follow the pacing guide by watching the lessons, taking notes, and working the application problems. Students should use extended absences to catch up, stay on pace, or even work ahead. Once a student returns to school, the student may then take the master checks and chapter tests. Tutoring/Extra Help: Available after school (after football season), during seminar, and lunch by arrangement. Academic Integrity: All students are expected to abide by ethical academic standards. Academic dishonestyincluding plagiarism, cheating or copying the work of another, using technology for illicit purposes, or any unauthorized communication between students for the purpose of gaining advantage during an examinationis strictly prohibited. This policy covers all school-related tests, quizzes, reports, class assignments, and projects, both in and out of class. Content Outline: This is an outline of the chapters being covered during semester one. Quarter 1: Chapter 1 Expressions, Equations, & Functions Chapter 2 Properties of Real Numbers Chapter 3 Solving Linear Equations Quarter 2: Chapter 4 Graphing Linear Equations & Functions Chapter 5 Writing Linear Equations Chapter 6 Solving & Graphing Linear Inequalities