Math 1 syllabus

Integrated Math 1 (H.S. Credit)

Syllabus

Mr. Troy

Tyro Middle School

8^th Grade

Mathematics Department Chair

Room 102

Expectations/General Rules:

Attendance to class and school
Be respectful of yourself and others
Complete all assignments
Participate in class discussions
Ask questions before it’s too late
Study

Assignments:

You will occasionally have homework and it must be done when assigned
All homework will be due at the beginning of class
Most homework assignments will be graded for completeness
When we review homework, you should ask questions if you don’t understand

Grading:

Grades will be determined by the following criteria:

60% Major works: TESTS, Projects, Presentations, Labs, etc.

30% Minor works: QUIZZES, group activities, etc

10% Homework/Class work

Daily Materials:

PENCILS No work should be done in pen especially tests/quizzes
GRAPH PAPER NOTEBOOK all notes/class work should be done in this notebook
GRAPHING CALCULATOR
3-RING BINDER

Calculators:

You will need a GRAPHING CALCULATOR for this class
Ti-84 or Ti-84+ is recommended
A CLASS SET OF CALCULATORS ARE AVALIABLE FOR YOU TO USE IN CLASS, HOWEVER, NO CALCULATORS WILL BE AVALIABLE FOR YOU TO TAKE HOME

What YOU should expect:

THIS IS AN HONORS CLASS AND WILL BE TAUGHT LIKE ONE!
Don’t expect to get an “A” if you don’t do “A” work.
GROUP WORK EVERY DAY
FAST PACE
DISTRACTIONS, DISRUPTIONS, AND EXCUSES WILL NOT BE TOLLERATED!
This class is difficult if you don’t pay attention and ask questions
This course is rigorous to prepare you for the demands of an ever changing society
You will be treated like an honor student
You will be doing a lot of READING AND WRITING in this math class
This class will prepare you for the high school courses you will take in the future

Help/tutoring:

Help is available if you ask
Tutoring will be available during Dragon Time

Topics Covered in Integrated Math 1:

Multi-step equations

One-step, two-step, variables on both sides, distributive property on both sides
Word Problems

Linear Functions

Slope-intercept form, standard form, point-slope form
Graphing and interpreting graphs
Word problems and tables

Quadratic Functions

Multiplying binomials & factoring trinomials
Opening up and opening down
Axis of symmetry, Maximum, minimum, vertex point
Zero’s, x-intercepts, roots
Word Problems

Exponential Functions

Growth and Decay
Properties of exponents

Statistics

Scatter plots/bivariate data
Correlation coefficient
Standard Deviation

**In addition to the Integrated Math 1 concepts the following 8^th grade curriculum topics will be embedded throughout the year.

Exponents
Scientific Notation
Systems of Equations/Inequalities
Scatter plots
2-way tables

Standardized Testing

You will only have to take the EOC (end of course) exam this year for high school credit. YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE 8^TH GRADE EOG (end of grade) MATH EXAM THIS YEAR!!!!!

Benchmark Testing

You will have to take a district benchmark test during the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd quarters. Dates will be determined. BENCHMARK TESTING SHOULD BE TAKEN AS SERIOUSLY AS THE EOC!

I-ready

We will do I-ready a minimum of 45 minutes per week

YOU NEED YOUR OWN EARBUDS OR HEADPHONES

Parent/Guardian Contract

Dear Parents/Guardians:

It is with great pleasure that I have the opportunity to teach your child. Take some time to read over this syllabus and sit down with your child and discuss the importance of the rules and guidelines of Mr. Troy’s classroom. Your cooperation is essential for your child to grow as a successful and responsible student. Please be supportive of the procedures and rules of my classroom. Sign this form and return it to Mr. Troy as soon as possible. Thank-you.

**IT IS YOUR CHILD’S RESONSIBILTY TO INFORM YOU OF THIS CONTRACT.

I have read and fully understand the requirements, rules, guidelines, and procedures of this syllabus.