ALGEBRA I COURSE SYLLABUS
Teacher: Mrs. Ritter
Room #: N207
Phone Number: (610) 779-3060 ext. 2707
Email: [email protected]
Major Assessments:
A test or quiz will be given periodically through a unit. All test/quizzes will be announced a
head of time and will be written on the board as a reminder. Mrs. Ritter will also review
with you prior to any test/quiz and will let you know exactly what you need to study. If you
would like to receive additional help before a test or quiz, please come to see Mrs. Ritter
in advance so we can set up some time to work with each other. Please give Mrs. Ritter at
least one day’s notice to set up some extra time to receive help. All tests/quizzes will be
assigned a point value based on the number of the questions and topic given.
Grading Policy:
All assignments will be graded on different point values. Tests and quizzes can range from
50 to 100 points. Homework assignments range from 2-5 points. Classwork will also be
graded periodically. Classwork can range from 5 to 50 points in value depending on the
assignment. If you fail to turn in an assignment, you may still turn it in late to receive half
credit. You will have one week to turn in late assignments. Failure to turn in late
assignments after one week will result in a zero.
Homework Policy
Homework assignments will be assigned periodically throughout the week. Your
assignments will be based on whatever was learned in class that day. You will be graded on
whether you tried and put forth effort. We will correct homework the next day in class.
If you fail to turn in your homework, it will result in a zero. Homework assignments range
from 2-5 points.
Extra Credit
Periodically throughout the marking period, you may receive opportunities to receive extra
credit points. Many times, we will play review games. This is an excellent time to try to
receive some extra credit points. In addition, Mrs. Ritter may at times hand out extra
credit/challenge problems that you may try to complete to receive extra credit.
Academic Commitments
You will be expected to complete your homework when assigned. In addition, tests/quizzes
will be announced and posted in the classroom so that you have plenty of time to study at
home. If you still would like to receive extra help from Mrs. Ritter, it is your responsibility
to schedule some time at least one day before the date/time you wish to meet.
Make-Up Work Policy
If you are absent or have missed class, it is your responsibility to see Mrs. Ritter so you
know what you have missed. Mrs. Ritter may require that you make up your missed work.
Depending on how long you were absent, Mrs. Ritter will assign you a due date for your
missed work.
Math Standards that will be addressed this year:
2.1.A1.C. Use ratio and proportion to model relationships between quantities.
2.1.A1.F. Extend the concept and use of inverse operations to determine unknown quantities in linear
and polynomial equations.
2.5.A1.A. Develop a plan to analyze a problem, identify the information needed to solve the problem,
carry out the plan, check whether an answer makes sense, and explain how the problem was solved in
grade appropriate contexts.
2.5.A1.B. Use symbols, mathematical terminology, standard notation, mathematical rules, graphing, and
other types of mathematical representations to communicate observations, predictions, concepts,
procedures, generalizations, ideas, and results.
2.7.A1.A. Calculate probabilities for independent, dependent, or compound events.