Algebra

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Algebra Text Book
Assignments
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Homework Policy

Homework is expected to be completed daily and will be checked randomly. Homework will be checked to see that the student is attempting the assignment; grades for homework are given on a completion basis. Late homework will receive partial credit. Failure to submit any graded homework assignment results in a zero for that assignment. Students are to correct their work when we go over the assignment in class.

Tutoring by Mr. Cummings

Funding was not available this year for free math tutoring at Galaxy Middle School. However, because I know many students need extra help, I have decided to volunteer my time to help students that required a little more assistance. I plan to be available each Thursday morning before school beginning from 8:00am through 8:45am (Occasionally, I will be required to leave at 8:20 for parent conferences scheduled by administration/team members.).

Students must show a pass in order to access the classroom buildings before school. Students interested in tutoring must obtain a pass from Mr. Cummings prior to Thursday morning and must have that pass with them Thursday morning in order to attend tutoring.

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Most of our classwork and homework will come directly from the workbook provided to each student that follows our text. When additional support is needed, Mr. Cummings may provide additional practice worksheets and/or handouts.

Assignments

Students should write down the complete assignment information in their planners each day during class. If students have lost their planner, they may use a notebook (spiral or composition) in place of the planner. Students should cut and paste a copy of the FCAT Reference sheet in the homemade planner notebook.

You Should Have Completed the Following

ALL Practice and Test Prep from Chapter 1
All Online Quizzes from Chapter 1
All Practice and Test Prep from Chapter 2
All Online Quizzes from Chapter 2
Practice and Test Prep 3-1 through 3-5
Online Quiz 3-1
Online Quiz 3-2
Online Quiz 3-3
Online Quiz 3-4

Student should have mastered "Integer Math", "Fraction Math", and "Solving 1-step Equations". Mastery is reflected by an "A" on each of the respective summary exams as recorded in Pinnacle the during the second 9-week period.

Solutions
Students can review solutions to selected exams and quizzes here.

Example of the FOIL Method

Factoring with Grouping (5-step method)