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Algebra 1 Syllabus
2009-2010
Classroom: 503
Planning Period: 6th
School Phone: 479-631-3615
School Email Address: rwoodson@rps.k12.ar.us
School Web Page: www.rogers.k12.ar.us
C. Course Description
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D. Method of Instruction
A variety of methods of instruction will be used in the class. The most important method
is guided practice. I believe that perfect practice is the best way to learn anything.
Discovery activities will also be a large part of the learning. I think that students learn
more when they discover the rules of math than when they are told the rules of math.
Note taking will be important as will in class assignments.
E. Motivational Strategies
Some motivational strategies that I may use are
1) Positive Reinforcement- The teacher will encourage and exclaim either written or
orally exceptional work.
2) Corrections- Students will receive extra points for politely offering corrections of
the teacher’s statements, steps, or answers to a problem.
3) RESPECT- I will treat my students as young adults. I will address them by their
name or sir/ma’am, I will give them opportunities to succeed and answer
questions successfully during class time, and I will take an interest in their lives
outside of the classroom by going to their extra-curricular activities in order to
build confidence in me and more importantly his/her self
F. Course Objectives
Students will score proficient or advanced on the 8th grade Benchmark exam.
Students will be fully prepared to advance to Algebra 1or another higher math class next
year.
Students will gain a higher appreciation for mathematics and learning.
G. Course Topics
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I. Grading Plan
1. Semester grades will be assigned as follows:
100%-89.5% A
<89.5%-79.5% B
<79.5%-69.5% C
<69.5%-59.5% D
<59.5% F
J. Homework
Homework is a tool used to ensure mastery of material through practice. It is not given
for busy work. It is expected that the student will utilize the time in class to fulfill their
responsibility to produce quality work demonstrating the mastery of the concepts. This
work will be done in such a way that the teacher can easily read the work done and
solutions presented. The assignments will be presented in a timely manner on the date
due.
K. Absences
If you miss a day due to illness, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed, and
make it up. If you do not understand the concept then it is your responsibility to set up a
time with Mr. Woodson or another teacher to go over it either before or after school
L. Make-up Work
It is the student’s responsibility to find any assignment that he/she missed while absent.
This work is due within a week of the student’s absence. The student can find any
handouts in the make-up work folder and bin. If a student is absent for more than a week,
he will need to talk to me to make arrangements. If a student misses a test, he/she should
be prepared to take the test when he/she returns. If a student misses multiple days before
the test, he/she is responsible for meeting with Mr. Woodson and together they will
decide when the student will make up the test.
O. Cell Phones
Are not to be seen or heard. If Mr. Woodson witnesses a cell phone being used, he will
confiscate the cell phone.
P. Classroom Rules
Class rules will be created with the assistance of the students after school has started.
They will fit in with my personal expectations for the class.
R. Tutoring
I will be offer tutoring on an as needed basis before or after school. The student will
need to set up an appointment with Mr. Woodson.
T. Signatures
My signature below indicates that I have read and understand this syllabus and have been
given a copy of my own to keep.