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Math Course 3 and Algebra 1 Syllabus

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Mrs. Ruelas
Parents can contact me through ParentSquare
Students can contact me through Canvas Inbox
 
 

Materials

    • Ruler
    • Pencils
    • highlighter (3 colors of highlighters at least)
    • Color pencils
    • Graph Paper
    • Basic Calculator
    • 2 inch binder for all subjects with tabs
 

Digital Platform and Resources

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Office Hours

M-F 8:00-8:30am

 *These are the regular office hours. Occasionally, I may be out during this time if I am in a meeting or a substitute. 

Mathematical Practice Standards

    • Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
    • Reason abstractly and quantitatively 
    • Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
    • Model with mathematics
    • Use appropriate tools strategically
    • Attend to precision
    • Look for and make use of structure
    • Look for and express regularly in repeated reasoning.
 

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Course Breakdown

Course Description

     For both Algebra 1 and regular 8th grade math, we will focus on Graphing and Functions, Solving Equations, Geometry, Statistics, and more. Algebra 1 extends many of these concepts into also solving inequalities, using exponential functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and polynomials. 

Course 3 (8th grade math) Grading Scale

  • Tests/Quizzes/Projects: 50%
Different forms of assessments will show me your understanding of the concepts taught.
  • Finals: 10%
Finals will be at the end of each semester and will count as 10%. Finals can impact your grade by 1 letter grade. 
  • Assignments: 40%
Includes canvas assignments, ixl, big ideas, notes, and any other practice or participation items we work on in class.

Algebra 1 Grading Scale

  • Tests/Quizzes/Projects: 60%
Different forms of assessments will show me your understanding of the concepts taught.
  • Finals: 10%
Finals will be at the end of each semester and will count as 10%. Finals can impact your grade by 1 letter grade. 
  • Assignments: 30%
Includes canvas assignments, ixl, big ideas, notes, and any other practice or participation items we work on in class.

Classroom Policies

Online Canvas assignments will have 3 chances for a turn in. Assignments must be turned in on time by the end of day 11:59 pm of the day they are due. There will be assignments each day found in your modules. Each day an assignment is late will deduct 10% from the score with the lowest score being a 50% drop. For absences, you can still work on assignments at home through canvas. If you are unable to complete the assignment on time due to being absent or sick, please type absent in the submission comments. You have 2 days to makeup absent assignments upon returning for EXCUSED absences only. Feel free to email me with any questions or concerns. Tests may be retaken if corrections are made to the previous test AND you complete a retake assignment so you have practiced the topics again before the retake.

 

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