Dear Parents\/Guardians,<\/p>\n
My name is Mr. Brown and I would like to welcome your child to Room 31. The start of the school year holds the promise of new discovery and learning, as well as the prospect of personal growth in all areas. I look forward to an exciting, productive year working with you and your child.<\/p>\n
Course Objective: The objective of this course is to help students to improve and excel in math according to the state standards set for Algebra I.<\/p>\n
As this course is for achieving high school credit, the students must pass a comprehensive exam at the end of the school year (given in 2 parts, over 2 days).<\/p>\n
78% or better will automatically award Algebra I Credit regardless of their grade in the class.<\/p>\n
71-77% with a C or better overall in the class will also award Algebra I Credit.<\/p>\n
Instructional Objectives: At the end of the school year, the successful student will be able to:<\/p>\n
Master advanced math skills according to Algebra I course standards
\nApply skills and knowledge to real-world situations, assignments, tests, and homework
\nInstructional Content\/Course Outline: All classes will be working in the following areas:<\/p>\n
Solving Equations
\nSolving Inequalities and Proportions
\nGraphing and Functions
\nLinear Equations
\nSystems of Equations and Inequalities
\nExponential Functions
\nPolynomials and Factoring
\nQuadratic Equations and Functions
\nGrading Criteria: Students will be graded using the percentage scale below.<\/p>\n
100-99 = A+ 98-93 = A 92-90 = A-<\/p>\n
89-88 = B+ 87-83 = B 82-80 = B-<\/p>\n
79-78 = C+ 77-73 = C 72-70 = C-<\/p>\n
69-68 = D+ 67-63 = D 62-60 = D-<\/p>\n
59 \u2013 Below = E<\/p>\n
Often, homework will be graded on a four-point rubric that includes timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and incorporating the lessons taught prior to the assignment<\/p>\n
There are 2 parts to your student\u2019s grade.<\/p>\n
Part 1 \u2013 Formative Assessments (Homework and Classwork) Formative Assessments are worth 20% of the grade. Homework will be assigned three to four days a week. It is due at the beginning of each class. Late work must be turned in before the summative assessment for the material covered in order to avoid a grade of \u2018zero\u2019 for each assignment. Missing work due to absences is to be turned in within 3 days of return. Class work is to be turned in no later than the following day unless informed otherwise by Mr. Brown.<\/p>\n
Part 2 \u2013 Summative Assessments (Tests and Quizes) Summative assessments are worth 80% of the grade. Summative assessments are to be completed in class during the allotted time given unless it is an \u201cat home\u201d assessment. Any assessments missed due to absence must be made up by making arrangements with Mr. Brown. You have one week, upon returning from an absence, to make up any assessments. Retakes will be given before school only for summative assessments, as long as there are no missing assignments.<\/p>\n
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by phone (313) 827-2901 or e-mail (brownm@dearbornschools.org) or post a message on my blog.<\/p>\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n
Martin Brown<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t