Algebra 1

Mr. Locascio

1st & 2nd Day Topics

• Seating

• Course Expectations Handout

• Textbooks

• Website

• Homework/Quizzes/Tests/Grading

• Effort & Help

• Contact Information

Course Goals• Introduce you to the following topics:

– properties of real numbers– linear equations and inequalities and their graphs– solving equations– systems of linear equations– algebraic expressions– quadratic equations– functions– operations with polynomials and radicals– properties of exponents– factoring– general problem solving– critical thinking– elementary probability and statistics concepts.

Course Rules

• Be Prepared

• Be Punctual

• Be Respectful and Courteous

• Be Ready to Work

Course Website

• VHHS Home Page – Staff directory

• Reading & Homework Assignments

• Schedule

• Handouts

• General Information

Grading

• Homework/Projects (30%)

• Tests/Quizzes (45%)

• Final (20%)

• Class Participation (5%)

We Learn

• 10% of what we read

• 20% of what we hear

• 30% of what we see

• 50% of what we hear and see

• 70% of what we discuss with others

• 80% of what we experience personally

• 95% of what we teach to others

Michael Jordan

"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I'VE FAILED over and over again in my life. And that is why I SUCCEED."

Be Willing to Try

“I do not know, but…”

Contact Information

Email: jim.locascio@d128.org

Vmail: 932-2800x8047

Period Class Location

1 Algebra I LHS – Room TBD

2 Open

3 Algebra I VHHS – Room 0209

4 AP Comp Sci VHHS – Room 0200

5 Open

6 Algebra I VHHS – Room 0209

7 Open

8 Trig / Adv Math VHHS – Room 0204

Questions??