Welcome to Algebra

Welcome to AlgebraMrs. Jenkins

• Keith Valley and Hatboro

Horsham Graduate

• Penn State University

• 12th year teaching

Mathematics at KV

• Son, Benjamin,

6 months

•About Mrs. Jenkins

•Classroom Rules…

COURSE CONTENT

Linear Equations

Absolute Value and Inequalities

Systems of Equations

Exponents, Polynomials and Quadratics

PSSA’s – April 2013

Weekly multiple choice and open ended practice

Keystone Exams- May/June 2013

Graduation Requirement

STANDARDIZED TESTS

•Algebra 1 Curriculum

Online Version www.classzone.com

User Name: kvalgebra

Password: hatters

•Algebra 1, Holt McDougal, 2011

•Course Recommendation ProcessFor HHHS

Honors Geometry/Prob Stat

College Prep Geometry/Prob Stat

97% and +

70% - 96%

69% and - College Prep Algebra 1

•Starts January / February 2013 •Grades from Marking Period 1 and 2 are averaged together•Re-evaluated later on in the year for changes•Recommendation is intended to place your student where they will be the most successful

Course grade is determined by overall points.

Points are earned through Homework, Class work, Quizzes and Tests

•Grades/Homework

Homework is assigned every night to reinforce the concepts learned.

See Classzone resources @ HomeTutorPowerPoint PresentationsVideo Tutor with Practice

Available during MPP, before or after school by appointment

•What to do with a frustrated student?

Questions?

Contact information

Christine Jenkins

cjenkins@hatboro-horsham.org

215.420.5177