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Timpview High School

Last modified: September 10, 2020

Secondary Mathematics 1

Course Description/Overview/Welcome Statement

This is a core class and you will earn 0.25 credits per quarter completed (passed), or 1 credit per year. The topics included in this course are: solving equations, inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, functions (linear and exponential), descriptive statistics in both one and two variables (categorical and numerical), transformations in the plane, congruence, constructions and coordinate geometry. We will be using the textbook Big Ideas Math Integrated Mathematics I  by Ron Larson and Laurie Boswell. Students will also have access to the online version of the textbook as well as a physical textbook if they want to check it out at the library.

 

The philosophy of the class takes into account some principles that, if followed, might guarantee success at the end of the course. These principles will be encouraged throughout the year and it is expected that students embrace them. Respect, responsibility, organization and punctuality are the foundation of success. Also, it is expected that students follow the class rules as well as take into account that working hard is the best way to approach any task and mathematics is not the exception.

Learning Expectations

The learning targets for the course, that is, what is expected that students learn throughout the school year, are aligned with the Utah Core Standards for Mathematics.

 

List of Learning Targets

Chapter 0 Working with Algebraic Expressions and Basics of Graphing

• I can use order of operations and other properties of numbers to evaluate expressions.

• I can identify the basic parts of a graph and interpret graphs given a context.

 

Chapter 1 Solving Linear Equations

 

Chapter 2 Solving Linear Inequalities

• I can write and solve inequalities in one variable.

• I can graph inequalities on a number line.

 

Chapter 3 Graphing Linear Functions

 

• I can determine whether or not a relation is a function and evaluate expressions in function notation.

• I can determine whether a function is linear or nonlinear and identify key features of a graph.

• I can graph linear functions

 

Chapter 4 Writing Linear Functions

 

• I can write equations of lines in different forms, including equations of parallel and perpendicular lines.

• I can identify and interpret features of scatterplots and write an equation for a line of fit.

• I can identify whether or not a sequence is arithmetic, find specified terms, and write explicit equations for arithmetic sequences

 

Chapter 5 Solving Systems of Linear Equations

 

 

Chapter 6 Exponential Functions and Sequences

 

 

Chapter 8 Basics of Geometry

 

Chapter 12 Congruent Triangles

 

 

 

 

Assessment of Progress

1st Term:

Chapters 0, 1 and 2

Chapter Test Dates* (09/09, 09/28 and 10/12)

2nd Term:

Chapters 3, 4 and 5

Chapter Test Dates (11/23, 12/18, 1/15)

3rd term:

Chapters 6 and 7

Chapter Test Dates (2/17, 3/25)

4th Term:

Chapters 8, 12 and 11

Chapter Test Dates (4/2, 4/28, 5/10, 5/21)

 

Tests are the main tool to assess students progress in terms of grades. These entail 70% of a term’s grade.

Other summative assessments such as homework assignments, classwork (including quizzes) and other similar activities add up 30% of a term’s grade. (DUE TO COVID19 ACCOMMODATIONS, WHILE IN PHASES 1 AND 2, ALL THE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ONLINE)

 

 

*These dates are subject to change and will be announced timely

 

 

Course Materials

It is expected that students bring

pencils

erasers and

a notebook to class.

 

Calculators are not mandatory but are allowed. It is suggested students use Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS.

Also, students are encouraged to use the electronic version of the textbook which can be found in the following link: https://bim.easyaccessmaterials.com/. Just scroll down the “Choose your program” menu and click on INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS.

Classroom Procedures

Roll is taken at the beginning of the class.

If a student arrives after the roll has been taken, he/she can write his/her name on the in the form next to the door so the Absence is change at the end of the day.

There are usually three moments of class:

Cellphones are not allowed during class except during Transitions. The teacher will tell students when it happens.

No food or drinks allowed in the classroom except water.

Hallpass is a privilege so students are expected to respect the time allowed to use it (7 mins max.). If any student takes advantage of this privilege, it will be lost temporarily or permanently.

 

COVID19 ACCOMMODATIONS (PHASES 1 and 2)

Due to the restrictions caused by the lockdowns, phases 1 and 2 will use a significant load of work students will have to do at home, online. For this reason, we will be working in a way similar to last year’s accommodations when lockdowns started.

With respect to this class. Students will be doing assignments at home, will have the opportunity to get feedback during class time, or consultation time (

Calendar of Due Dates for Major Assignments

Dates are posted along with the schedule for the year.

Progress Reports and Report Cards

Grades will be updated in Power School weekly.

If either a parent or a student needs to discuss about any concern regarding the class, arrangements will be made to hold a meeting.

 

This is my information:

M.A. Math Ed. Omar Naranjo

omarn@provo.edu

Room L-46

Connecting Home to School

Parents, refer to the disclosure document any time you need clarifications about any aspect of the class

Personal Statement and other items (optional)

Chapter 3 Graphing Linear Functions (9 days) Learning Target(s):

• I can determine whether or not a relation is a function and evaluate expressions in function notation.

• I can determine whether a function is linear or nonlinear and identify key features of a graph.

• I can graph linear functions

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