Foundations of Math 1 Syllabus

 Course Goals and Objectives

At Parkwood High School, this course covers five of the units from the NC Math 1 curriculum during first semester. Units taught are: Expressions, equations and inequalities, linear functions, functions, exponential functions and regression equations. Students will complete the remaining units second semester in Math 1. Students must complete Math 1 second semester to receive their math credit for graduation requirements.

Foundations of Math 1 students will take a district made exam in January. Second semester, at the end of Math 1 in June, students will take the NC Math 1 End of Course Exam.

 Class Website and Tutoring

Students will be able to access course content through canvas.

Medlin- T, Th 7:30-8:00                                 Richar- T, Th 7:45-8:10

Millican- T, Th 3:15-4:00                                Adkins- W 7:45-8:10

 Course Materials

During the first week of school you are expected to bring the following items

• 2 inch binder (dividers)
• Notebook paper/graph paper
• Pencils/highlighters

    Calculators

TI-84 calculators are available to use during class. We do not allow students to check out calculators. Students can purchase their own to use at home, but it is not required. There is a FREE google app (DESMOS) that is available for chromebook, computers and smartphones. There is also a FREE TI-84 graphing calculator app for Android phones (Wabbitemu).

Grade Breakdown

• Tests 40%
• Quizzes 30%
• Classwork/homework 30%