Welcome to Pre-Algebra! Mrs. Marissa Dahme

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Welcome to Pre-Algebra!

Mrs. Marissa Dahme

http://goo.gl/8mEJQS

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Introduction

• 5th year teaching at SRTMS

• B.A. and M.S. in Mathematics

• Teaching Credential & M.Ed

• Crazy about math!

• Favorite number is

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Resources• This presentation can be accessed here:

http://goo.gl/8mEJQS

• Website is updated daily (including Google Calendar)

• Zangle/Q is updated regularly

• Best way to contact me: mdahme@pvsd.k12.ca.us

• Contact Mrs. Trinidad at: strinidad@pvsd.k12.ca.us

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Textbook ResourcesOnline textbook: www.glencoe.com/ose

Code: A8EE42EA42

For workbook pages, practice quizzes, & more go to www.glencoe.com

Use Google Drive/Calendar/teacher website for Warm-ups, Notes, Homework Assignments

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Pre-Algebra Topics: Overview

• Integers• Rational Numbers• Real Numbers &

Pythagorean Theorem• Proportions &

Similarity• Percent• Geometry

• Area and Volume• Equations &

Inequalities• Linear Functions• Nonlinear Functions• Exponents• Statistics• Probability

Common core is coming…

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Policies

Grading:

10% Homework

40% Classwork

50% Assessments

Late work: 10% penalty per day, up to 5 days late

Absences: one day per day absent to complete make up work

Use the website for assignments/notes

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Notebook

• Students needs a spiral notebook for math only

• Notebook quizzes are part of the classwork grade (40%)

• NB quizzes are open notes and timed

• It is imperative that students stay organized!

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Homework

• Emphasis on practice & mastery of skills

• Corrected during class (students without their homework miss out on part of the learning process)

• “Open Note” Homework quizzes about every 2 weeks

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HW/NB Quiz Rubric

• Each problem is worth 4 points:

1 pt for having the right problem

2 pts for showing work

1 pt for the correct answer

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Assessments

• Average of one 1 quiz and 1 test per chapter

• Quizzes are sent home for students to keep

• Tests are kept in the classroom

• Corrections can be made on Quizzes to earn up to a 70%

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POM: Problem of the Month

• Purpose: to improve problem solving skills & encourage collaborative thinking with peers

• Worth 15 classwork points

• Due about once a month

• Follow POM Guidelines for full credit

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Extra Help

Lunch on “B” Days (12:40-1:10)

Or by appointment (before school, lunch, after school)

Email

Study buddy

Online resources

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CC State Standards for Mathematical Practice

1. Make sense of problems & persevere in solving them.

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

4. Model with mathematics.

5. Use appropriate tools strategically.

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6. Attend to precision.

7. Look for and make use of structure.

8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

http://www.insidemathematics.org/index.php/commmon-core-math-intro

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Goals• Motivate, Educate, and Inspire students by

sharing my passion for math

• Build upon students’ computational skills, conceptual understanding, and logical reasoning

• Help students gain the knowledge and skills needed to become successful adults

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Thank you for coming!

http://goo.gl/8mEJQS