Clint ISO Early College Academy

Course Information

Course:
School Year:
Instructor:
Room:
Phone Number:
Email:

Pre AP Algebra I

2015-2016
Carlota A. Basurto

313
(915) 926-8100
carlota.basurto@clint.net

Course Description

This course includes a basic understanding of the properties and attributes of functions. Students will
understand the use of manipulatives and symbols in order to simplify expressions, and solve equations and
inequalities in problem situations. They will translate among the various representations of functions and gain
an understanding of slope and intercepts of linear functions (including the effects of change) in real world and
mathematical situations. This enhanced course will provide a more in-depth coverage of concepts.
The use of technology (graphing and scientific calculators), will also be introduced to gain a better
understanding of all of the topics to be discussed I learned throughout the curriculum.
Course Objectives

Number and Algebraic Methods

Describe and Graph linear Functions, equations, and Inequalities
Write and Solve Linear Functions, Equations, and Inequalities
Quadratic Functions and Equations
Exponential Functions and Equations

Course Structure
1st Nine Weeks (August 24- October 23)

2nd Nine Weeks

(October 26 - December 18)

Study of Functions

Investigating Linear Functions

Algebraic Expressions and Equations

Linear Functions and Applications

Linear Equations, Inequalities, and

Systems of Linear Equations

3rd Nine Weeks (January 6- March 4)

4th Nine Weeks (March 14- June 7)

Systems of Linear Equations and

Applications

Quadratic Equations and Applications

Other Non-linear Functions

Exponents and Polynomial Operations

Review of End of Course
Exponential Functions

Applications
Quadratic Functions

Text
Charles, et al., Algebra I, Texas Edition, Pearson Education, Hoboken, NJ, 07030.

Pre AP Algebra I

Materials

Students are required to have the following materials for class every day:
3 inch binder (section for Algebra I and Biology)
Loose- leaf paper
Composition notebook (provided by CECA)
Pencils (replace as needed)
Students will use Tlnspire graphing calculators daily provided by Clint ISO Early College Academy. Student and
parent must sign the Calculator Use Contract.

Assignments

Daily work: Students will complete daily work in class. It will consist of a variety of note taking,
discussion, questioning, collaborative group work, short writing assignments, demonstrations, and
other activities that best facilitate student learning.
Homework: Homework is vital in reinforcing skills and will generally be assigned Monday or Tuesday.

Selected homework problems will be graded for accuracy. Quizzes may include homework problems to
check for mastery of skills. We will also be doing selected assignments to help in preparation for the
state mandated EOC Test.
Grading Policy (as per Clint ISO Policy)

Daily work -40%

Tests -40%
Homework- 20%

NOTE TO PARENTS

You can check your son or daughter's grade by using the Skyward Gradebook. If you do not have a username
and password, please contact CECA to request one. If you do not have access to Skyward and you need a
current report or any other information on your child, please contact me via e-mail or phone.
Instructor's Policies

Attendance -It is important that you attend class every day. It is the responsibility of the student to

get all assignments prior to or immediately after returning from an absence. If you know that you are
going to be absent, please make necessary arrangements to have your work submitted on time. This
needs to be done before or after school prior to your absence. Any quizzes or tests missed during an
absence will be made up before or after school unless other arrangements are made. Students are
expected to complete ALL assignments. Unexcused absences will be dealt with accordingly.
Tardies- It is important that you are in your seat ready to learn when the class period starts. All
students have enough time between classes to take care of any necessary business. Class instruction
will begin promptly when the period is scheduled to start.
Academic Dishonesty- Academic dishonesty is considered a serious offense and will not be tolerated.
Please refer to the CECA Student Handbook for more information. Any form of academic dishonesty
will result in an automatic reference to administration and a course of action will be determined.
Electronic Devices- As per Clint ISO policy, the use of cell phones on campus is strictly prohibited and
will be confiscated.