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Algebra Mr. Prystalski Phone: (708) 434-3240 E-Mail:: Course Outline

Mr. Prystalski teaches Algebra 1-2, which covers topics like real numbers, equations, inequalities, functions, and graphing. Students will use a Prentice Hall textbook and supplies like notebooks, pens, graphing calculators, and folders. Grades are based on tests, quizzes, homework, projects, and participation. Students must attend class, take missed work, and can get tutoring help. The course aims to prepare students for more application-based math problems through practice and understanding concepts.

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Algebra Mr. Prystalski Phone: (708) 434-3240 E-Mail:: Course Outline

Mr. Prystalski teaches Algebra 1-2, which covers topics like real numbers, equations, inequalities, functions, and graphing. Students will use a Prentice Hall textbook and supplies like notebooks, pens, graphing calculators, and folders. Grades are based on tests, quizzes, homework, projects, and participation. Students must attend class, take missed work, and can get tutoring help. The course aims to prepare students for more application-based math problems through practice and understanding concepts.

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Algebra Mr. Prystalski Phone: (708) 434-3240 E-mail: lprystalski@oprfhs.

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Course Outline:
Algebra1-2 is a typical beginning algebra course. Topics will include real numbers and their properties, solving equations and inequalities, functional notation, graphing, solving systems of equations and inequalities, exponential, quadratic, and rational functions along with various algebra based projects.

Textbook:
Algebra I, Prentice Hall Mathematics

Materials:
Spiral notebook Pencils with erasers Red pens Graphing calculator (TI-Nspire) 2-pocket folder Ruler Loose-leaf paper Graphing paper Tissue

Grading Scheme: (approximately)

Quarter:

Tests Quizzes Homework Participation Projects

35% 25% 15% 15% 10% 100% 40% 40% 20% 100% A B C D F

Semester:

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Final Exam

Scale:

100% - 90% 89.9% - 80% 79.9% - 70% 69.9% - 60% Below 60%

Attendance:
Please follow all school rules and procedures that pertain to attendance. You are personally responsible for the following if you miss class for any reason: 1) Class notes 2) Homework 3) Quizzes and tests You must come and see me the morning you return if you need to reschedule a test or quiz. Your attendance is critical to your success. Chronic tardiness and absence will result in failure.

Office Hours and Extra Help:


I will be available for tutoring by appointment after school on a daily basis. Tutoring is also available all periods in the tutoring center. Extra credit is given to those students who attend tutoring if they have completed all other course requirements (all homework, tests, labs, and quizzes). I consider extra credit as a reward for those students who have completed the course requirements and choose to spend more time learning algebra. Extra credit will never be used to bail out a student who is performing poorly.

Helpful Hints:
Review your notes before starting your homework. Your homework is your practice time. Use a pencil. Complete all the problems. Stay on schedule. Ask questions in class especially concerning your homework. Find a study buddy. It helps to talk about the homework problems. Be respectful, courteous, and considerate of your classmates. Only one person can speak and be heard at a time. Raise your hand if you want to participate. Be prepared to practice a lot. While you will continue to work on basic mathematics in algebra, you will also be required to analyze more application-based problems than you have in any previous math course. Enjoy yourselfmath is FUN! ETC: Expect a cumulative exam approximately every two weeks. Do not ask to be excused from an exam the day of the exam. Cutting class on the day of the exam will result in a grade of zero on that exam. Cheating on test or quizzes will result in a grade of zero for that assessment. Dont be late. I do not accept late work. Visit the nurse before or after class. Food and water is not allowed in class. Incomplete homework will never be given a grade above half credit. Skipping graphs would be an example of incomplete work. Sloppy work is equivalent to incomplete work. If I cant read your writing, then print or type. I seldom give out bathroom passes. Homework is due at the beginning of class on the due date. I do not answer homework questions past the due date. Do not tell me that you did not do your homework because you did not have a calculator. Keep track of your own grades. If you take a vacation, you must keep up to date. Crying is not an effective strategy for successful negotiation. Smiling is an effective strategy!

***Student Progress: (for parents)

If your e-mail address is registered with the school, you will receive periodic updates on your childs progress in the form of an e-mail. Please feel free to call or e-mail me with progress requests at your convenience. Otherwise, I will only notify you if your child is receiving a D or an F.

Algebra #211 COURSE PROFILE 2011-2012


Dear Parents: Attached you will find a sheet explaining the grading and classroom procedures for this year. This information was shared with your child during the first day of class. Im sure we all recognize the importance of a good start to the school year. Please take a moment to read these procedures and share any feelings or questions about these procedures with your child. If you would like to contact me concerning these procedures, or have question or concerns at any time during the year, please reach me through email, [email protected], or phone number 434-3240 before 7:45 a.m. or after 3:05 p.m. Please sign the bottom portion of this page after youve read the procedures. Have your child return it to me as soon as possible. I am looking forward to meeting you during the school year. Sincerely, Mr. Lawrence Prystalski

(Please Print Clearly) Student Name: _______________________________________________ Student Signature:________________________________________________________ Student email: Parent Name: Parent Signature: Parent Email _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ____ YES ____ NO

May I call you at work?

If yes, please include work number: Home # ( )___________________ Work # ( )___________________ Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________

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