welcome to pre- algebra! miss walsh room 2308 this is an automatic slide show. the course syllabus...
TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Pre-Welcome to Pre-Algebra!Algebra!Miss WalshMiss Walsh
Room 2308Room 2308
This is an automatic slide show. The This is an automatic slide show. The course syllabus and blue flyer also course syllabus and blue flyer also have this information. This slide have this information. This slide show is posted on my website.show is posted on my website.
Meet Miss WalshMeet Miss Walsh
1212thth Year Teaching Year Teaching 55thth Year at Capitol Year at Capitol
HillHill
Fat cat named OreoFat cat named Oreo
Rides a motorcycleRides a motorcycle
Enjoys campingEnjoys camping
Loves CrochetsLoves Crochets
Pre-AlgebraPre-Algebra
Algebra RegularAlgebra Regular Algebra 1Algebra 1
Algebra Intermediate Algebra Intermediate GeometryGeometry
GeometryGeometry Algebra 2Algebra 2
Algebra 2Algebra 2 Pre-CalculusPre-Calculus
77thth Grade Grade
88thth Grade Grade
Typical Grade taken inTypical Grade taken in
99thth Grade Grade
1010thth Grade Grade
1111thth Grade Grade
Usually for 12Usually for 12thth grade there are other options depending on the school grade there are other options depending on the school
Algebra 1
Algebra Regular and Algebra Intermediate are equal to Algebra 1.
Use the same textbook
Cover the same standards
Depending whether students, parents, and teachers think one or two years is best for the student.
PlacementPlacement
• Tier 1 and Tier 2Tier 1 and Tier 2
• MAP ScoresMAP Scores
• MCA TestMCA Test
• OLPA TestOLPA Test
Placement Placement AssessmentAssessment
• Takes place next week Takes place next week on on • Thursday, September 10 Thursday, September 10
andand• Friday, September 11Friday, September 11
Pre-AlgebraPre-Algebra
• TextbookTextbook– Holt Course 3Holt Course 3– Stays at homeStays at home– OnlineOnline
• Username: chprealgebraUsername: chprealgebra• Password: cougarsPassword: cougars• Tutorial VideosTutorial Videos• Interactive QuizInteractive Quiz• Green workbook pagesGreen workbook pages
Pre-Algebra ConceptsPre-Algebra Concepts
• Number SenseNumber Sense– Rational number conceptsRational number concepts– PercentsPercents– Ratio and proportionRatio and proportion– Operations with positive and negative Operations with positive and negative
integersintegers
• Algebra and FunctionsAlgebra and Functions– Principles of algebraPrinciples of algebra– Exponents and rootsExponents and roots– Solving equations and inequalitiesSolving equations and inequalities
Pre-Algebra ConceptsPre-Algebra Concepts
• Measurement and GeometryMeasurement and Geometry– Foundations of geometryFoundations of geometry– Perimeter, area, volume, surface areaPerimeter, area, volume, surface area– GraphingGraphing
• Statistics and ProbabilityStatistics and Probability– Box and WhiskerBox and Whisker– Stem-and-LeafStem-and-Leaf– Line PlotsLine Plots
SuppliesSupplies
RequiredRequired Two notebooksTwo notebooks
Math ReviewMath Review Notes/HomeworkNotes/Homework
PencilsPencils
PensPens
FolderFolder
Graph Paper Graph Paper Q2, Q3 & Q4
OptionalOptional Calculator TI 30
Not used until Q3 and Q4
Kleenex for classroom
Dry Erase Board Markers (student use)
Target
$9.99
Grading Scale Percentages can be found at http://capitolhill.spps.org/Junior_High_Classrooms
Assessments 70%
Quizzes
Unit Assessments
Projects
QR Bonus Questions
Math Review 15%
Daily Problems
Every other week quizzes
Problem-Solving
Homework 15%
Homework
Class work
TechnologyTechnology
• Capitol Hill WebsiteCapitol Hill Website– Homework Calendar (google)Homework Calendar (google)– Monthly NewsletterMonthly Newsletter– Copies of worksheetsCopies of worksheets– NotesNotes
• SPPS APPSSPPS APPS– Student e-mail accountStudent e-mail account
• Parent PortalParent Portal– Check grades, attendanceCheck grades, attendance– Usually updated by MondaysUsually updated by Mondays
FoundationsFoundations• A-DaysA-Days
• Name: SkeetersName: Skeeters
• Transition into Middle SchoolTransition into Middle School– CommunityCommunity– ExpectationsExpectations– Focus on Personal, Social, AcademicFocus on Personal, Social, Academic
• Important Information/HandoutsImportant Information/Handouts
• Grades ChecksGrades Checks
• HomeworkHomework