This document provides information about an Honors Algebra I course, including course description, materials needed, grading procedures, policies, and communication methods. The course focuses on setting up and solving equations using various methods and representations. Grades are based on tests, quizzes, classwork, and homework. Students are responsible for making up work from excused absences and can receive extra help after school or during second period by appointment. The document outlines attendance, tardy, make-up, and communication policies.

1. Honors Algebra IMrs. Sweat

2. Course DescriptionThe setting up of equations in a wide range of situationsThe use of :a variety of methods to solve equations

3. problem solving

4. representation

5. reasoning and proof

6. language and communication

7. connections both within and outside mathematicsThis course includes: The use of symbolic reasoning to:represent mathematical situationsexpress generalizationsstudy relationships among quantitieshe use of functions to:represent and model problem situationsanalyze and interpret relationships

8. A 1-inch 3 ring notebook

9. Loose leaf notebook paper

10. At least 4 notebook dividers

11. A pad of graph paper

12. Mechanical pencils (with lead)

13. A red pen (for checking their own work)