Algebra I

2012-2013
Full Year Course
8^th or 9^th grade-but can be taken any time in high school before Algebra II or Geometry
1 High School Math Credit
Wednesday

Course Tutor:
Rosemary Wolthuis
mrsw@iserv.net
rwolthuis@teenworks.net

Course Description:
Basic algebra skills leading into linear equations, graphing, systems of equations, radicals, polynomials, factoring, rational equations and quadratic equations and story problems.  No calculators are permitted in this class.  Extra handouts are used.
Understanding that it is through practice that we master math, daily work is not given a grade by the tutor.  Odd-numbered problems have the answers in the back of the textbook; students are expected to check their answers as they do their work so they know immediately if their answer is correct.  Even-numbered answers are given in class.  Test, quizzes, and handouts are checked by the tutor and percentages are given.  Tests, quizzes, handouts, assigned projects done at home, and exams done in class receive a percentage from the tutor.  These percentages are averaged at the end of each semester and parents can then give a letter grade according to their grading scale.

Course Notes:
Work that is two or more weeks late is to be checked by the parent.

Course Prerequisites:
8^th grade math or pre-algebra course
The Teenworks test of proficiency in basic math skills for all students. The test can be obtained from the tutor or Teenworks.

Course Fees:
$10 copy fee payable to tutor on 1st day of class

Required Texts (Available through the Teenworks Resource Center):
Bob Jones University Press Algebra I Student Text, 3rd Edition

Required Supplies:

• Sharp pencils
• Eraser
• Lined paper
• Pencil sharpener
• Red pen
• Graph paper
• Ruler
• Small stapler