Math 1 Special Course Syllabus

The focus of the Math 1 Special Course is on exponen:al expressions, equa:ons, and func:ons, comparing their characteris:cs and behavior and using such func:ons to model situa:ons in the physical world. Students in Math 1 will also learn the geometry of lines, angles, and triangles. Probability will be integrated into the 10th grade Intersession project.

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15% -- Daily work: This includes most in-class assignments and skills development homework. 85% -- Assessment of Learning Targets: This includes all exams, quizzes, projects and some graded homework and classwork. Chapter exams and unit exams are included in the Assessment of Learning Targets category and will be approximately 70% of students nal grades.
There will be no retakes this year because grades are based on all of your work, not simply based on passing exams. Late assignments will be accepted no later than the next class mee:ng aSer the due date, and points will be deducted. Ms. J will not remind students about late work or make up work.

Grading

Class rules and expecta4ons: 1) Involve yourself in all aspects of the lesson. ask ques:ons complete all work par:cipate fully in the ac:vi:es par:cipate in partner work and table talk come to tutoring 2) Avoid distrac:ng behaviors. be on-:me and stay in the classroom for the en:re period have all materials support your classmates no headphones or cell phones use in class avoid side conversa:ons and talking while Ms. J is talking avoid side conversa:ons and talking during work :me 3) Allow Ms. J to teach. ac:vely answer ques:ons, complete problems, engage in ac:vi:es avoid ac:ons and behaviors that cause Ms. J to stop teaching or stop helping others communicate ques:ons and concerns to Ms. J

Ms. Johnson amy_johnson@ecsonline.org www.echsmath.weebly.com Tutoring hours: 3:20-4:20 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Other :mes may be available by appointment.

Math 1 Special Course Learning Targets and Units

Semester 1 Unit 1, Linear and Exponential Expressions Target 1: Create and Interpret linear and exponential expressions Unit 2, Geometry Target 2: Describe and measure geometric gures and relationships Target 3: Use theorems, denitions, and formulas to dene and measure lines, angles, and polygons Target 4: Classify triangles, determine measurements in a triangle, and determine congruence Target 5: Use transformations CAHSEE Prep Target 6: Prepare for the CAHSEE exam Target 7: Reason quantitatively and use units to solve problems. Intersession Unit 3, Probability (Intersession) Target 6 (From Math 2) : Compute and interpret theoretical and experimental probabilities Semester 2 Unit 4, Equations, Expressions and Modeling Target 8: Solve equations and inequalities in one variable Target 9: Solve systems of equations and inequalities Target 10: Understand, interpret and apply the concept of a function and its notation. Unit 5, Stats and Sequences Target 11: Write arithmetic and geometric sequences Target 12: Statistics: Interpret categorical and qualitative data