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Welcome to Algebra 1!Mrs. Marissa Dahme
http://goo.gl/8U82K4
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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/8U82K4
• Website is updated daily (including Google Calendar)
• Zangle/Q is updated regularly
• Best way to contact me: [email protected]
• Contact Mrs. Trinidad at: [email protected]
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Student ResourcesLeave textbook at home
Online textbook: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com Username: dahmestudent Password: ilovepi314
Use Google Drive/Calendar/teacher website for Warm-ups, Notes, Homework Assignments
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Algebra Topics: Overview
• Real Numbers• Solving Equations• Solving Inequalities• Graphs and Functions• Linear Equations• Systems of Equations
and Inequalities• Exponents
• Polynomials and Factoring
• Quadratic Equations and Functions
• Radical Expressions and Equations
• Rational Expressions and Equations
• 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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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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Assessments
• Average of 1 quiz & 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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Extra Help
Lunch on “B” Days (12:40-1:10)
Or by appointment (before school, lunch, after school)
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/8U82K4
