Course Description: This class will review the basic operations of arithmetic on integers, fractions and decimals.
These operations will be used in dealing with ratio, proportions, percent, simple geometry and algebra. As students
master these basic concepts, they will move into basic algebra. Students will be expected to understand basic operations
with integers, rational numbers, irrational, and real numbers; the use of variables; properties of numbers and of equality;
solving equations and inequalities; problem solving with real world applications.

Unit 1 - Real Numbers and Exponents
Week 1 - Rational Numbers
Week 2 - Irrational Numbers
Week 3 - Square and Cube Roots
Week 4 - Scientific Notation

Unit 2 - Equations and Expressions
Week 5 - Expressions with Exponents
Week 6 - Solving Equations
Week 7 - More Solving Equations

Unit 3 - Linear and Functional Relationships
Week 8 - Intro to Functions and Graphing
Week 9 - Linear Functions
Week 10 - Graphs and Tables of Linear Functions
Week 11 - Increasing and Decreasing, Interpreting Rate of Change
Week 12 - Function Qualities and Piece-wise Functions

Unit 4 - Systems of Linear Equations
Week 13 - Solving Systems by Graphing
Week 14 - Solving Systems by Substitutions
Week 15 - Solving Systems by Elimination
Week 16 - Solving Systems by Inspection
Week 17 - Applications Using Systems
Week 18 - Review

Requirements:  Students should expect to have homework almost every day/night in this class.  It is strongly recommended that students set aside at least 20 minutes per day for doing homework.  Homework will be graded for understanding each week. Homework is 10% of overall grade.

Quizzes and tests make up the majority of a students’ course grade.  But remember, if you aren’t practicing the math we are learning by doing your homework and class work on a regular basis,  your scores on these quizzes/tests will more than likely be lower than they would be if you did do your homework every day.   Quizzes are 25% and Tests are 60%of overall grade.

Other possible grade includes attendance and participation.  Attendance/participation is worth 5% of overall grade.
If you ever feel you need more help than what you are receiving during our regularly scheduled classroom time, you should contact me and make arrangements to get extra help through e-mail or scheduling another time.  I am very willing to help you.  You just need to ask!

Grading Scale Description
A      90-100%      Exceeds Expectations; Independent learner; superior work; all work completed on
time at an exceptional level of quality and effort;
B      80-89%      Meets Expectations; Semi-independent learner; above average work; all work
completed on time; did quality work with a few flaws;
C      70-79%      Passing but does not meet some standards; Dependent learner; average work; most
completed on time showing average effort;
D     60-69%      Passing but only meets minimum standards; Dependent learner; average work; most
completed late showing below average effort;
F      <60%         Failing, does not meet minimum standards; Failure; does not meet standards or expectations.