Believe In Yourself, As I Believe In You!!
Do You Have The Will To Succeed!!
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT INCREASES DESIRED EXPECTATIONS
Welcome parents and students to NortheastHigh School at the Frederick Douglass Campus. I, Mrs. T. Thomas, along with Mr. Sherrill are pleased to have the pleasure of teaching your child Algebra I Math Lab in Room 248 for the 2014-2015 school year.Algebra I Math Lab builds strength in reasoning and number sense, because the real-world applications demand that solutions make sense. Through contextual problem solving and the mathematical modeling of real situations, the course gives the students the motivation to persevere through routine and non-routine problems, and as a result, develop strength and confidence in their mathematics ability.Students will attend class 3rd period A and C Days and earn ½ general elective credit. Students will be given a grade for each marking period for the Algebra I Math Lab.
Teamwork and Independent Learning Processes will play a major role in the classroom.
ALGEBRA I MATH LAB
COURSE OUTLINE
Solving Linear Equations (Lessons 3-9,skip 5, 12,21 MODULE 4 grade 8
NCTM Focus in HS Math: Reasoning & Sense Making Fuel For Thought pgs.23-24
Interpreting Linear Equations and Functions(Lessons 1, 5, 20-25 skip 22, 28 ) NCTM Illuminations: Rates & Taxes Traveling Distances MODULE 1 Algebra
Interpreting Exponential Functions(Lessons 4-7, 13,14, 21-22)MODULE 3 Algebra
NCTM Focus in HS Math: Reasoning & Sense Making Take as Directed pgs. 45-48
Interpreting Quadratic Functions(Lessons 1-4,7-10 skip 9, 23,24) MODULE 4 Alg.
NCTM Focus in HS Math: Reasoning & Sense Making Squaring It Away pgs. 36-37
NCTM Focus in HS Math: Reasoning & Sense Making Horseshoes in Flight
pgs. 32-33
Descriptive Statistics (Lessons 12-16, skip 15) MODULE 2
NCTM Focus in HS Math: Reasoning & Sense Making Meaningful Words, Part A
pgs. 74-80
Exploring Linear Data – NCTM Illuminations
Modeling Functions (Lessons 4-8 , skip 5) MODULE 5 Algebra I
Shrinking Candles, Running Water, Folding Boxes- NCTM Illuminations
ASSESSMENTS:
Classwork and Problem Sets from NYS Modules
Supplementary Materials of Mathematics
Cumulative Tests and Quizzes
Team Assessments
Individual/Team Presentations
Individual/Team Projects
DAILY EXPECTATIONS:
Being Prepared/ Willing to Work/ Willing to Struggle/ Willing to Think
Want to be Successful/ Willing to Persevere/ Think Outside the Box/ Be Creative
Willing to Participate/ Follow All Class & School Rules
RESPONSIBILITIES:
TEACHER: Check continually for understanding
Call or text Home/E-Mail/Mail/Home Visits
Send out progress reportsmidway through each Marking Period
Refer students to Community Agencies for tutoring
Refer students to RTI
Set up parent-teacher conferences
Lunch Tutoring
Afterschool Tutoring by appointment only
Update my website consistently
STUDENT: Correct Attitude, Correct Mindset, and Correct Work Ethic
Continue to Show Your Panther P.R.I.D.E.
(Prepared, Respectful, Independent, Dedicated, and Engaged)
2 or more pens: BLACK OR BLUE
2 or more sharpened pencils, 5 Dividers(BW,HW,CW,Quizzes,Tests &
OnlyLoose Leaf Paper will be accepted for collected assignments
Spiral Notebook (for note-taking) (Notes can be taken in pencil)
Folder or Binder to keep you organized
Graphing Calculator ( will be provided during class)
Check teacher website consistently
HOMEWORK: DAILY TO REINFORCE WHAT WAS TAUGHT IN CLASS
HOMEWORK WILL BE COLLECTED THE FOLLOWING CLASS
1 DAY LATE WILL RECEIVE HALF CREDIT
MORE THAN 1 DAY LATE NO CREDIT
LISTEN, COOPERATE, THINK, AND BE RESPECTFUL
A minimum of 30 minutes is to be spent on each HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
PARENTS: YOUR CHILD’S ATTENDANCE IS VITAL TO SUCCESS
Ask your child and Check to see if homework was given/completed
Observations of the class are welcomed (call within 24-48 hours )
Ask to see your child’s Math Lab Notes and/or Notebook
Assist with homework assignments (please do not give the answers)
Call or e-mail to check on how your child is doing in class
AttendParent Teacher Conferences
Ask your child routinely how they feel about the material and class
Check the teacher’s website consistently
DISCIPLINE:Consequences for students expressing inappropriate behavior:
Verbal or Written Warning
Meet with the Student about behavior (documented)
Callor text Home to Parents (documented)
LunchDetention (documented)
Referral is given
Meet with counselor and student
Meet with parents and student (in school or home visit)
Meet with Appropriate Administrator and student
Meet with Principal and student and/or parent
GRADING PROCEDURES: BELLWORK 10%
HOMEWORK 10%
CLASSWORK/CLASS PARTICIPATION 25%
QUIZZES/PRESENTATIONS 25%
TEST/PROJECTS 30%
Final Note:
Throughout the school year students will demonstrate multiple opportunities to use, construct, question, model, and interpret real-world situations through symbolic algebraic representations, graphical representations, geometrical representations, and verbal representations. Also, as the student progresses he/she will become confident in their ability to think mathematically which will enable them to communicate and reason mathematically through applications of real-world situations.
YOUR CHILD’S CLASS EXPECTATIONS ARE:
a.) Come to class daily and on time
b.) Your child is prepared, respectful, independent, dedicated, and
engaged throughout the class period
c.) Exhibits the Correct Attitude, Correct Mindset, and Work Ethic
d.) Raise their Hand & Wait to be called on
e.) Trust/Believe in themselves that they can be successful
Through the collaboration of teachers , you (the parent/guardian), staff, and your child (the student), this will be a successful school year.
Remember, your child is expected to participate daily to reinforce what is being taught in the classroom (sometimes independently or in groups).
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Please, remember to sign your name below and fill in the
lines provided. Your child will need to return this packet
on the next scheduled class day to the teacher.
(will be counted as the 1st hwk assignment 5pts)
Student’s Signature : ______
Parents/Guardian Signature: ______
Home Telephone No.: ______Cellular No.______
Reasonable Time to Call : ______
e-mail address: ______
goto: northeastprep.org and find Thomas, T ( my website )
Mrs. T. Thomas 324-9273 ext.2480
Mr. R. Sherrill
Some Math Websites:
engageny.org AAAmath.com math.com regentsprep.com nysed.gov hotmath.com coolmath.com figurethis.com
mathcats.com easymaths.org mathleague.com fleetkids.com
funbrain.com/numbers/html mathplayground.com webmath.com kidsites.com/sites-edu/math.htm ixl.com/math purplemath.com
khanacademy.org google/yahoo mathforum.com
Comments/Concerns: ______