Welcome! Algebra 9th

Mrs. Robinson

• 21 years teaching; 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th • 9 years at Pueblo. • 1 Bachelors in Education from University of

Wyoming • 1 Masters from Nova University • 2 certificates; Elementary Education K-6

Mathematics 7-12. • 3 sons • 1 husband• 1 chocolate lab

Required Materials:

• Scientific calculators• Pencil• Colored marker/pencil/highlighter for

grading• Clear protractor or ruler• Composition notebook

2013-2014 9th grade Curriculum:Algebraic expressions Systems of equations

Rational numbers Quadratic equations

Equations and inequalities

Polynomials

Linear equations and graphs

Radical expressions and equations

Technology

Statistical data

Algebra 1st SemesterContent Standards:

• Number Systems• Integers & Matrices• Collecting and Interpreting Data• Measures of Central Tendency• Solving Equations in one

Variable• More Linear Equations and

Literal Equations• Properties of Functions• Graphing Linear Functions• Understanding Slope and

Intercepts

• Writing Equations of Lines• Using Standard and Point-Slope

Form• Absolute Value Equations• Linear inequalities in one

Variable• Graphing Linear & Absolute

Value inequalities in Two Variables

• Basic Probability• Independent vs Dependent

Events• Vertex-Edge Graphs

Algebra 2nd Semester Content Standards:

• Systems of Equations• Problem Solving with Linear

Systems• Properties of Exponents• Scientific notation &

Exponential Functions• Square Roots & Quadratic

Functions• Polynomials & FOIL• Factoring I• Factoring II - Completing the

Square

• Quadratic Formula & the Discriminant

• Surface Area/Volume Review

• Radicals, Pythagorean Theorem & Distance

• Solving Radical Equations• Proportions & Percents• Rational Expressions &

polynomial Division• Solving Rational Equations

2013-2014 9th grade Math Adopted Textbooks:

http://go.hrw.com/gopages/ma.html

http://go.hrw.com/hrw.nd/gohrw_rls1/pKeywordResults?keyword=MA7+HWHelp3

Sample lesson:

First Semester Final: December 19, 2013

Assignments/Homework:

• Math is a subject that requires daily practice to build and retain skills and knowledge. As such, your child will have an assignment daily, with the exception of test days.

• (On a test day, there is no assignment or homework.)

Grade break down:

50% Tests

30% Quizzes

20% Homework

90 – 100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

59-50 F

Tutoring here at PUEBLO:

For help:

–Before school EVERY DAY in

the library. 7:45 – 8:30

–M, T, W, F in classroom 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Parent Portal

Allows you to see Attendance, Grades, Calendar of Assignments, Email Addresses of Teachers, and Class Schedule.

Class Web Page

• Agenda• Curriculum links• This power point• Grading policy• Study helps• Links of the week

Grade notification:

• I will need your help by staying actively involved in your child’s education. I will do my part to keep you informed through the use of:• Email (email form)• Phone calls• Online grades• Hard-copies of grades every 5th week of each

term.• These hard copies will require your signature

and to be returned to me the following day.

How can parents help?

• Check agendas• Check website and grades online• If I haven’t contacted you and you would

like an update on anything, PLEASE contact me:• nrobinson@kyrene.org• 541-6982

Excellence in Math Contest!

• Exciting, challenging and fun state math competition

• First place in 2006, 2009 and 2011 -7th grade team

• 2012-8th grade team• Second place in 2007 and 2008 -7th grade team• 2011 and 2012 - 8th grade team• The contest will be held on Saturday, 1/25/2014

on the CGCC Pecos campus

The Big Finish (for Math):

Please call or email me at anytime if you ever have any questions, comments or concerns.

Thank you so much for coming!