Welcome to Algebra 1!

Mrs. Marissa Dahme

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Introduction

0011 0010 1010 1101 0001 0100 1011 • 5 th 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

0011 0010 1010 1101 0001 0100 1011 • This presentation can be accessed here: http://goo.gl/8U82K4 • Website is updated daily (including Google Calendar) • Zangle/Q is updated regularly

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• Best way to contact me: [email protected]

• Contact Mrs. Trinidad at: [email protected]

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Student Resources

0011 0010 1010 1101 0001 0100 1011 Leave textbook at home Online textbook: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

Username: dahmestudent

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

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Algebra Topics: Overview

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Real Numbers Solving Equations Solving Inequalities Graphs and Functions Linear Equations Systems of Equations and Inequalities Exponents

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Polynomials and Factoring

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Quadratic Equations and Functions 1 Radical Expressions and Equations Rational Expressions and Equations

• Common Core is coming… 

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Policies

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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

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Notebook

0011 0010 1010 1101 0001 0100 1011 • Students needs a spiral notebook for math only • Notebook quizzes are part of the classwork grade (40%)

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• NB quizzes are open notes and timed • It is imperative that students stay organized!

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Homework

0011 0010 1010 1101 0001 0100 1011 • Emphasis on practice & mastery of skills • Corrected during class (students without their homework miss out on part of the learning process)

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• “Open Note” Homework quizzes about every 2 weeks

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HW/NB Quiz Rubric

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1 pt for the correct answer

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POM: Problem of the Month

0011 0010 1010 1101 0001 0100 1011 • 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

0011 0010 1010 1101 0001 0100 1011 • Average of 1 quiz & 1 test per chapter • Quizzes are sent home for students to keep • Tests are kept in the classroom

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up to a 70%

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Extra Help

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Lunch on “B” Days

(12:40-1:10)

Or by appointment

(before school, lunch, after school) Email

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Study buddy Online resources

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CC State Standards for Mathematical Practice

0011 0010 1010 1101 0001 0100 1011 1. Make sense of problems & persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

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the reasoning of others.

4. Model with mathematics.

5. Use appropriate tools strategically.

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0011 0010 1010 1101 0001 0100 1011 6. Attend to precision.

7. Look for and make use of structure.

reasoning.

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

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Goals

sharing my passion for math conceptual understanding, and logical

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reasoning needed to become successful adults

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Thank you for coming!

http://goo.gl/8U82K4

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