Mr. Corby Algebra 1 Syllabus 2011-2012 Instructor: Chris Corby E-mail: ccorby@portledge.org Extension: 136 Office Location: Room 22 - Upper School   Class:    Monday 10:00-10:40                          Room US-25                 Tuesday 12:35-1:14                         Room US-25                 Wednesday 9:15-9:55                      Room US-25                 Thursday 9:35-10:10                        Room US-25                 Friday 9:15-9:55                              Room US-25   Textbook: Algebra I: Expressions, Equations, and Applications   Course Outline: I Expressions and Equations II Operations with Negative Numbers III Distributing: Axioms and Other Properties IV Harder Equations V Some Operations with Polynomials and Radicals VI Quadratic Equations VII Expressions and Equations Containing Two Variables VIII Linear Functions, Scattered Data, and Probability IX Properties of Exponents X More Operations with Polynomials XI Rational Algebraic Expressions XII Radical Algebraic Expressions XIII Inequalities     This is a tentative outline and it is subject to change   Homework is one of the most important ways to learn the material. Math is not a spectator sport, meaning you must do the work to understand the material. Homework will be given daily and will reflect the material learned that day. Homework may also include material covered in previous topics. Late or incomplete homework will not be accepted and no credit will be received. If a student does not have their homework at the beginning of class, he/she will receive an index card and will be required to write their name, date, period, assignment, reason why homework is missing, and a student signature. Cooperation is encouraged while doing homework and studying, however all submitted homework must be your own original work.    At the end of every class you will be given a short exit quiz on the material learned that day. Most students fear something like this, but it is the fastest way for me to know if you understood the material. You are allowed to use your notes but collaboration is not permitted for these quizzes.     At the beginning of each unit you will be given a unit collage. This is a single sheet of paper which contains definitions, major concepts and examples that you must complete throughout the unit. These projects are due the day of the unit exam and are worth 5 points on the exam (so if you do not hand it in the highest grade you can get on the exam is a 95). These are fantastic study guides not just for the unit, but are a great study sheets for the final and future math classes.   Occasionally I will ask you to write about something math related in a journal you will keep. This could be about a concept or theorem, or it could be simply a written explanation of how to solve a type of problem to someone who missed that lesson.    Behavior: As I stated above, math is not a spectator sport and passive learning is neither productive nor fun, so I expect that every student will participate in some way in every class. As far as behavior in this class, The Portledge School expects students to maintain standards of personal integrity that are in harmony with the educational goals of the institution. So I expect a mutual respect in my classroom for the teacher, other students, and the material of the classroom. You should also expect the same respect back.   Students with Disabilities: If you have a physical, psychiatric, medical, or learning disability that could adversely affect your ability to carry out assigned course work, please speak with me privately so I can ensure that you have an equal learning opportunity in this class.    Additional Notes:                 The teacher reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus at any time throughout the duration of this class. Students will receive prior notice before changes are made.