This document outlines the syllabus for an Algebra Readiness class for the Fall 2011 semester. It provides information on the teacher, Mr. Pacheco, as well as when assignments are due, where students can get help, and what topics will be covered each quarter, including understanding whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions. The final grade breakdown is also provided, with tests accounting for 40% of the total grade.

1. Algebra Readiness Syllabus Fall Semester 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 to Friday, February 3, 2012
Who is your teacher?
When? What?
Who?
Name: Mr. Pacheco
Website: www.mathriot.com When will you have What will you learn?
Email: pacheco@mathriot..com assignments?
Twitter: @PachecoMath
Tests ------------ every 2 weeks 1st Quarter (September 7 th to November 4th)
Quizzes -------- every week
Homework -- every day Understand the Composition of Understand Integers and Understand the composition of
Classwork* - everyday Whole Numbers operations on Integers fractions
*classwork includes monthly projects
• Take positive rational numbers to • Write integers to represent real- • Find the LCM, GCD, and know
divisibility rules
whole number powers life situations
• Identify numbers as prime and
Where?
• Interpret positive whole number • Graph integers on a number line
composite
power as repeated multiplication • Compare integers • Use fractions to represent parts
Where do you go to get extra help? • Simplify expressions that include • Understand, interpret, and of a whole
• Use fractions to divide more than
• ASK IN CLASS!! Don’t be afraid to ask. •
exponents
Use the order of operations
determine the absolute value of
integers
one whole into equally sized
• Ask Mr. Pacheco before school, during nutrition or after including exponents • Add, subtract, multiply and divide
•
parts
Write equivalent fractions
school • Recognize and apply properties of integers • Write fractions in simplest form
• Form a study group with other students rational numbers • Compare and order fractions
• Use the Internet
• Class website: www.mathriot.com 2nd Quarter (November 7 th to February 3rd)
• Book website: ca.algebra1.com
Understand the operations on Understand the composition of Understand ratios and
• www.khanacademy.org
fractions and mixed numbers decimals and operations on decimals proportions
• www.brightstorm.com
• www.youtube.com (search for your topic)
• www.teachertube.com (search for your topic) • Add and subtract like the unlike • Write fractions as decimals and • Write ratios as fractions
fractions use these representations in
• Compare ratios
Why did you get that grade? • Add and subtract fractions by
using factoring to find the
estimation, computations and
• Find unit rates
applications
•
Assignment Categories FINAL GRADE common denominator
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide
Write and solve proportions
•
Why?
Convert between improper •
Tests ------------------40% of your grade A - 90% - 100% decimals Read scale drawings and models
fractions and mixed numbers
•
Quizzes --------------20% of your grade B - 80% - 89% • Know that a rational number is Solve problems using proportions
• Multiply and divide fractions
either a repeating or terminating
Homework --------20% of your grade C - 70% - 79% • Add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Solve problems involving average
decimal
Classwork* ------- 15% of your grade D - 60% - 69% mixed numbers speed, distance and time
• Convert terminating decimals
• Find the reciprocal of numbers
Participation ----- 5% of your grade Fail - under 60% into simplified fractions
*classwork includes monthly projects

2. Algebra Readiness Syllabus
Fall Semester 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 to Friday, February 3, 2012
OBJECTIVE: Algebra Readiness is a one-year course designed to prepare 8th graders for Algebra 1. It is
imperative that students master pre-algebraic skills and concepts BEFORE they enroll in a course that meets or exceeds
the rigor of the content standards for Algebra 1.
EXPECTATIONS: You are expected to: Required Materials
 Give 100% effort, TRY ALL assignments  2 pencils at ALL times (and erasers)
 Seek help when you need it  At least 1 highlighter or colored pencils
 Take notes in class  Enough paper for notes for the whole week
 STUDY (better in a group)  Your agenda with all assignments written
 RESPECT the learning environment
:
SAFee
 Ask permission to leave your seat
 Hands to yourself
 HONEST, POSITIVE talk
 Use bathroom in between classes CONSEQUENCES
Verbal Warning
RESPONSIBLee

o Mr. Pacheco will let you know when you are breaking the rules,
and ask you to please stop.
 Have materials at ALL TIMES  Lose daily Participation points
 PAY ATTENTION in class o If you continue to break the rules, daily participation points will
be deducted from your grade.
 Binder ORGANIZED at ALL TIMES
 Call Home
 Participate appropriately o If you still continue to break the rules, your parents will be called
 Complete ALL assignments to be notified of your behavior.
 ASK FOR HELP  Parent Meeting
 KNOW daily goals and assignments o If you do not stop breaking the rules, it is time to sit down with
you and your parents to figure out what the problem is and
discuss solutions to the problem.
RESPECTFUll
 NO FOOD, GUM, or DRINKS (only water)
 LISTEN while others speak
 RAISE your hand to speak
 NO RUDE COMMENTS to students or teacher
 CLEAN your area before you leave class