Silver Spring International Middle School
Mathematics Department
Algebra 1 Class Expectations 2015 – 2016
Silver Spring International Middle School
Welcome to Algebra 1! You will build on all you learned in your previous
mathematics classes to extend your knowledge of patterns, functions, and equations.
UNITS OF STUDY
Unit
1
2
Teacher:__________________________
Email: __________________________
Co-Teacher: ______________________
Email: ___________________________
Title
Relationships Between Quantities
& Reasoning with Equations
Linear & Exponential Relationships
Midterm Exams
Topics
Topic 1: Linear Equations in One
Variable
Topic 2: Linear Inequalities in One
Variable
Topic 3: Exponential Equations in One
Variable
Topic 1: Characteristics of Functions
Topic 2: Constructing & Comparing
Linear and Exponential Functions
Topic 3: Solving Systems of Equations
& Inequalities in Two Variables
Dates TBD
3
Descriptive Statistics
Topic 1: Analyzing Data
Representations
4
Quadratic Relationships
Topic 1:
Topic 2:
Topic 3:
Topic 1:
5
Generalizing Function Properties
Quadratic Functions
Equations in Two Variables
Solving Quadratic Equations
Function Families
Formative Assessment
Opportunity
October 26 –
October 30
Jan. 11 – Jan. 15
Feb. 15 – Feb. 19
May 9 – May 13
June 6 – June 10
Final Exams
Dates TBD
COMMUNICATION:
 Mathematics teachers will communicate with students and parents through Edline, progress reports,
interims, report cards, the student planner, email, and phone calls as needed.
 The teacher can be contacted through email or phone call. Teachers will respond to all requests within 24
hours.
o EMAIL: see above
o PHONE: 301-650-6544
ABSENCES: It is expected that you will attend class every day and complete each assignment. In the event of an
absence, missing work to be completed will be available the following day.
SUPPLIES NEEDED every day:
 two pencils and paper
 TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator