Transcript Back to School

Back to School
2012-13
Pre-algebra
What is this class about?
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Rational and Real Numbers
Patterns and Relationships
Geometry and Measurement
Linear and Nonlinear Functions
Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability
What work is expected?
Solve problems, read from the text.
Show their work. Points are lost if work is not
shown, even if the answer is correct.
Problem of the Month.
Mostly in class.
Preparation for Common Core Standards.
Take tests.
Do a few project.
Take turns as class officers.
What are grades based on?
• Homework, Classwork, Projects 60%
• Tests 40%
How do I know my student’s
grade?
• Parent Portal.
• Use password from last year.
• See Anna if you do not remember
password.
• See me if you do not have Internet
access.
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90-93.9%
87-89.9%
84-86.9%
80-83.9%
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C+
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77-79.9%
74-76.9%
70-73.9%
67-69.9%
64-66.9%
60-63.9%
59.5% 
How Can Parents Know What
is Going On?
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Check the homework.
Check the class web site.
Newsletter.
Send me email.
Call me.
Set up a conference.
Sign grade reports, tests, and quizzes.
Student Work
(What do these assignments mean?)
• Homework (C1.6 Homework): practice
at home, worth 5 points if attempted and
corrected.
• Review (C1.6 Review): 3 problems
done in class after checking homework,
worth 15 points, partial credit given.
Student Work
(What do these assignments mean?)
• Quiz (C1 Quiz 1): given on Friday and
covers work in the chapter up to
Thursday. Must be signed by parent.
• Test (C1 Test): Given at end of chapter.
Must be signed by parent.
Student Work
(What do these assignments mean?)
• Notebook (C1 Notebook check): Written
in on a daily basis. Contains class notes
and initial practice problems. Checked
at the end of each chapter.
• Problem of the Month: Generally done
in class. Credit based on effort.
• Projects: Generally started in class and
finished at home. Credit based on effort.
Volunteers
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Help in classroom during projects
Work with small groups
Presentation to class
Organizer for class events
– Scholastic Books
– Fundraiser
– Art in Action
• Help with graduation