Transcript Algebra 1

Algebra 1
Mr. Locascio
1st & 2nd Day Topics
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Seating
Course Expectations Handout
Textbooks
Website
Homework/Quizzes/Tests/Grading
Effort & Help
Contact Information
Course Goals
• Introduce you to the following topics:
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properties of real numbers
linear equations and inequalities and their graphs
solving equations
systems of linear equations
algebraic expressions
quadratic equations
functions
operations with polynomials and radicals
properties of exponents
factoring
general problem solving
critical thinking
elementary probability and statistics concepts.
Course Rules
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Be Prepared
Be Punctual
Be Respectful and Courteous
Be Ready to Work
Course Website
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VHHS Home Page – Staff directory
Reading & Homework Assignments
Schedule
Handouts
General Information
Grading
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Homework/Projects (30%)
Tests/Quizzes (45%)
Final (20%)
Class Participation (5%)
We Learn
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10% of what we read
20% of what we hear
30% of what we see
50% of what we hear and see
70% of what we discuss with others
80% of what we experience personally
95% of what we teach to others
Michael Jordan
"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my
career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26
times, I've been trusted to take the
game winning shot and missed. I'VE
FAILED over and over again in my life.
And that is why I SUCCEED."
Be Willing to Try
“I do not know, but…”
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Vmail: 932-2800x8047
Period
Class
Location
LHS – Room TBD
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Algebra I
2
Open
3
Algebra I
VHHS – Room 0209
4
AP Comp Sci
VHHS – Room 0200
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Open
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Algebra I
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Open
8
Trig / Adv Math
VHHS – Room 0209
VHHS – Room 0204
Questions??