Chaffey High School
Algebra I
 Current Information

 
Updated 18 February 2012

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On this page:

 

1.  Expectations

2.  Unit Synopsis Updated each unit

3.  Assignments Updated weekly

4.  Syllabus Updated 29 December 2010

5.  Parent letter Updated 31 December 2010

6.  Parent notes

7.  Grades Grades will be posted on School Loop

8.  Final Exam Schedule

9.  Our Textbook (shown at right): You should have one of these at home.  If not, see Mr. James right away!

10.  Links to web resources  Updated 28 July 2011

 

Linked files in PDF format; you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader (or equivalent) to view

 

My expectations:

 

Of me, your teacher

Of you, my student

1.  To treat you with respect at all times.

1.  To treat me and your colleagues with respect at all times.

2.  To provide you with an orderly environment.

2.  To attend class and participate in an orderly manner.

3.  To provide necessary discipline. 

3.  To always cooperate and never disrupt.

4.  To provide competent instruction and   motivation.

4.  To study and do all of your work.

5.  To provide the required content.

5.  To learn and master the required content.

 

Our class will be its best if we each do our part!

  • Strive to attend school every day.

  • Respect all others at all times.

  • Commit to complete all assignments and turn them in on time.

  • Get help early (don't wait until it's too late!).

 

Unit Synopsis:  Unit 3 is about solving linear equations in one variable.  We begin with one step (single operation) equations, then progress to two and multi-step equations..

 

This Week in Algebra:  Schedule Key:  Gray is for past weeks. Aqua is for current and future weeks.

 

Date

Activity

Assignment

Monday, Jan. 30

  • Unit 2 pre-assessment

 

Tuesday, Jan. 31

  • Test 1

  • Notebook check

 

Wednesday, Feb. 1

  • 2-1:  Page 103, #19-40

Thursday, Feb. 2

 

Friday, Feb. 3

Monday, Feb. 6

  • Combining like terms

  • 2-3: Blue book page 2, #75-101

Tuesday, Feb. 7

  • Quiz

  • Combining like terms

  • 2-4: Pages 104-105, #49-69, 79, 80

Wednesday, Feb. 8

  • Review of order of operations and the distributive property

  • 2-5:  Review Worksheet

Thursday, Feb. 9

  • Factoring:  the distributive property going backwards

 

Friday, Feb. 10

  • Review

 

 

Monday, Feb. 13

Lincoln's Day; No School 

Tuesday, Feb. 14

  • Review

 

Wednesday, Feb. 15

  • Test 2

 

Thursday, Feb. 16

  • 3-1:  Page 135, #21-41

Friday, Feb. 17

  • More solving addition and subtraction equations

  • 3-2:  Blue book page 3, #112-123

Monday, Feb. 20

President's Day; No School

Tuesday, Feb. 21

  • Re-teaching and review of solving addition and subtraction equations

Wednesday, Feb. 22

  • 3-4:  Pages 142-144, #24-41, 70-81

Thursday, Feb. 23

  • More solving multiplication and division equations

  • 3-5:  Blue book page 3, #124-141

Friday, Feb. 24

Next quiz is Tuesday, February 28, 2012.

 

Web Resources for Algebra I: 

Khan Academy (These are quite good; scroll down to the algebra I section or the developmental math section.  There are also a CAHSEE section and a CST section.)

Chaffey Online Tutorials

Purplemath by Elizabeth Stapel

Harvey Mudd College tutoring

Parents: Yes, there is homework nearly every day, due the next day. Success always comes at a price:  There is a cost to your student, your student's teacher, and to you. All three costs are necessary and these costs are worth paying because your student is worth it.

Your child's success, just like growing up and developing good character, is your most important responsibility. How to help your child succeed in our class: 

  1. If you haven't done so, register with School Loop.

  2. Provide plenty of time and a place in your home for your child to do homework and to study free from distractions. If this means rearranging things or your schedule, by all means do it: the sacrifice is worth it.

  3. Consistently have a high expectation for your child's academic progress. Don't accept sloppy work, slacking off, or excuses.  Compared to life's realities, nothing that your child is required to learn in high school is that unreasonable or that difficult.  Keep the big picture in mind:  together we are trying to develop your child's thinking skills and character.

  4. Make sure that each day's assignment is finished that day.  As adults we are not permitted by our bosses to lag behind; our children should act responsibly just as we do.

  5. Hold your child accountable:  ask her/him to show you the day's assignment and to explain it to you. We are accountable to our bosses, elders, landlords, pastors, mentors, and other leaders.  Children should be accountable to their parents or guardians at all times.

  6. Know what your child is required to master. Parents cannot effectively guide children if they do not know what is happening in their lives. Of particular importance for our class is your awareness and your student's awareness of the California State Framework for Algebra.

  7. If your child is having trouble, find out why. Provide, or require that he/she receives, the help that is needed. Children do not automatically know how to manage their time nor do they always know how to positively handle the difficulties they encounter.

  8. Communicate with me (see below).

Communication: Contact me by e-mail or call me at (909) 988-5560 ext. 2434 if you have any concerns regarding your child's progress in Algebra, my teaching, or the course content.  I will respond within 24 hours.

 

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