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Foundations of Math 1Day 1 - Syllabus & Procedures

Mrs Wolf

A class that engages students in realistic problem-solving classroom activities

students work collaboratively in small groups , complete hands-on investigations, discovery learning, and student presentations

What is Foundations of Math 1?

Mrs. Wolf Email: jwolf@wcpss.netPB Works: JWolfKHS.pbworks.com

Twitter: @MrsWolfKHS Office Hours: Mondays 3:15 – 4:30

Classroom Procedures IN YOUR SEAT WHEN BELL RINGS

When the bell rings, you need to be in your seat working on your warm up and have your homework & stamp sheet out.

CalculatorsCalculators are assigned to groups. Each

groups gets 4 calculators, please ONLY TAKE YOUR ASSIGNED CALCULATORS. Get this as soon as you walk in the door. If your calculator is not there, and another member(s) of your group does not have it tell me immediately.

Classroom Expectations:RESPECT yourself, others, and your school at all timesTake responsibility for your learning and your actionsBe physically and mentally prepared for class (have

supplies, be on time, be attentive and cooperative)Consume food and beverages in the cafeteria onlyComply with all KHS and Wake County policies

Including No Cell Phones in class!

*You are responsible for your own actions. If you disrespect or infringe on a classmate’s right to learn, you will be asked to leave the classroom.* (3 strikes and you’re out!)

PhonesDon’t text in my class. It’s disrespectful and you’ll

miss something important.

If there is a special circumstance, please tell me and we can work it out.

Your phone should not be out unless you have permission to use it for a class activity.

Supplies 3-Ring Binder with Notebook paperDividers for each Unit PencilsRecommended: TI-83 or TI-84

graphing calculator If you cannot purchase one, there is a way to download a graphing calculator to your desktop computer. Go to my website for directions.

Grading Quarter Grade: Tests: 50%Quizzes: 25%Class work: 15%Homework: 10%

Semester Grade: 1st Quarter: 40%2nd Quarter: 40%Final Exam: 20%

Tests and QuizzesTests

One per unit.

It is YOUR responsibility to make up missing test, this can make or break your grade.

Quizzes

On average one per week (may or may not be announced!)

*Usually on Fridays

If you are absent for a Quiz you will make it up the next day you are in class (or during Knight Time)

RetestingRetesting: Each student can retake 2 tests

per quarter for a possible 80%.

You must retake the test before the end of the next unit.

Make an appointment with me to do a retest.

Retests can be done during Knight Time or Office Hours

Homework and Classwork Homework

Assigned and checked daily

If you are absent you will have to make up the hw

Show all work Stamp sheets will be

collected every 2 weeks

Responsible for your stamp sheet

Credit will be given as full/half/none.

Class workA one time chance, if

you do not turn it in it will be counted as a zero

May be individual or group assignments

Some days will be checked for completion and other days for accuracy

Not required to make up if you were absent

Make-Up WorkWhen you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to copy

the notes, complete the homework assignment(s), and take any tests that you missed.

All worksheets and handouts will be posted online daily. You must copy notes from a classmate or from my website.

If you miss a test, you must sign up with me to take it after school.

Unless you ask me for your make-up work, I will assume you got it from my website.

Homework that was due the day you were absent will be due the day you return. It is your responsibility to turn in this assignment during homework checks.

ProceduresWarm Ups

Homework Stamp Sheets

What to do if you are absent

Collaborative Learning This class if full of it!

What does it mean to you?

Unit 1

One Variable Equations & Inequalities

1st group assignment You have 10 minutes as a group to come up

with definitions for the 12 vocabulary words. Work together!!

End

VocabularyAlgebraic Expressions

Terms (numbers, variables, variables with numbers) linked together with an addition or subtraction sign.

CoefficientNumber in front of a variable

ConstantA term that has no variable and does not change

Distributive PropertyTaking a term on the outside of a parenthesis and

multiplying it to the inside. Ex a(b + c) = ab + ac

Equivalent ExpressionsExpressions that have the same value or simplest

form

IntegersPositive and negative whole numbers and 0.

Like termsTerms that have identical variable parts

Order of OperationsP.E.M.D.A.S. Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication, Division,

Addition, Subtraction

SimplifyTo write an expression in simplest form

(combine all like terms

SubstituteTo replace

TermParts of an expression separated by addition

and subtraction signs

Variable A letter used to represent one or more number

What are some key words that represent the following operations?

Addition Subtraction

Multiplication Division

What are some key words that represent the following operations?

Addition Subtraction

Multiplication Division

PlusMore thanSum Total Increased by

MinusDifferenceDecreased by Less than

Times ProductOfTwiceMultiplied by

QuotientDivided by

Tips to RememberWhen multiplying a number and a variable, the

number is written first Ex) 5x (NOT x5)

Be careful of order with subtraction & division!!

Ex) “5 – t” is very different from “t – 5”

Write the following expressions in algebraic form:1) 9 more than c 2) b minus 4

3) the quotient of z and 9

4) the total of n and 40

5) the sum of 8 and m 6) x divided by the quantity y plus 5

7) the difference of h and 7

8) 23 less than p

9) the product of g and 2 10) 77 plus twice v

11) two times r increased by 12

12) 3 times j decreased by 12

HomeworkHave your parents/guardians read and sign

the bottom of the course syllabus and return tomorrow!!

HW 1.1

QUIZ Friday!!