Algebra  I 

The Algebra I course is taught using a progressive method, which we call Modular Algebra. the past has shown us that students who struggle in any particular area of Algebra I tend to struggle in all areas that follow. Therefore, we have devised a method of instruction that should increase the student's success by offering immediate re-teaching in the area where any difficulty occurs. The Algebra I course is broken into three sections called modules. Each module will last six weeks. Each student will start in Mod 1 during the first six weeks. They may then progress through the three modules in one semester or two semesters. Progressive algebra is focused on the success of all students. The successful student is one who works at a level that is average or above ( an A or B student). To advance to module 2, a student must have an average of at least a B (84.5) including the module exam. To advance to module 3 , a student must have an average of at least a c (76.5) including the module exam. At the end of module 3 the student will take the Algebra 1 End-of-Course State Test. Each module exam will be given at the end of the six weeks , and it will count as 25% of that six weeks grade. However, The EOC will count as 25% of their semester grade. In this program, a grade below the set score for the six weeks will appear as an IP (in progress) on the report card. This will help students to advance only when they are truly ready for the challenge of the next module, and a student will not receive a poor grade on something that he/she has not yet finished. At the beginning of each six weeks, the students will be rearranged to group those in a particular module together. This means that a student may change teachers after each module. It is understood that there may be some adjustment anxiety associated with these student/teacher changes. The rules and teaching procedures will not change, even with a change in teachers.

These are some common practices found in all progressive algebra classes ;

• Grading scale ; tests (60%) , quizzes(20%), homework/classwork/participation (20%)
• Make-up work ; students will have 5 days from the day of the absence to complete any missed week. It is the student's responsibility to acquire all notes and complete all missed assignments within this time period.
• Students are required to have their 3-ring binder, loose-leaf paper, graph paper, pencils, workbooks, and textbook in class every day.

Course Content :

Notebook Procedures :

A student will be required to keep a 3-ring binder with 3 section dividers for the entire module progression.

Section 1 : Notes/ Classwork/Homework - to be kept in chronological order

Section 2 : Quizzes/Tests/Test corrections - to be kept in chronological order

Section 3 : Miscellaneous - includes journal, EOC worksheets, etc. as assigned by the teacher

Attendance Procedures :

• If a student misses less than or equal to three (3) Algebra classes in a six weeks grading period and has received the target grade or higher for that module, he/she will proceed to the next module.
• Any student who misses more than three(3) Algebra classes in a six week grading period or has a grade below the target grade for that module, he/she will repeat the module.
• Any student who misses more than three(3) Algebra classes in a six week grading period and has a grade above the target grade for that module, he/she must appeal their absences with the attendance committee. All appeals must be made by the final week of the grading period in which the student went over three absences. If the committee finds; (a) the absences may be waived due to extreme conditions, the student advances to the next module, (b) the absences are inexcusable, the student will receive an IP on his/her report card and repeat the module the following six weeks.

Requirements for the next math course :

Honors Geometry - Algebra I mods in ONE semester, minimum grade of 93 and a level 4 on EOC

Geometry - Algebras I mods in ONE year with one repeat mod, minimum grade of 80, level 3 on EOC

Technical Math - Completion of Algebra I mods

90 - Day Plan ( Mod 1 )

90-Day Plan (Mod 2)

90-Day Plan (Mod 3)