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Welcome ! Algebra 9 th. Math Rocks!. Math Rocks!. Mrs. Robinson. Mrs. Robinson. 21 years teaching; 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th 9 years at Pueblo. 1 Bachelors in Education from University of Wyoming 1 Masters from Nova University 2 certificates; Elementary Education K-6 Mathematics 7-12.
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Welcome! Algebra 9th MathRocks! MathRocks! Mrs. Robinson
Mrs. Robinson • 21 years teaching; 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th • 9 years at Pueblo. • 1 Bachelors in Education from University of Wyoming • 1 Masters from Nova University • 2 certificates; Elementary Education K-6 Mathematics 7-12. • 3 sons • 1 husband • 1 chocolate lab
Required Materials: • Scientific calculators • Pencil • Colored marker/pencil/highlighter for grading • Clear protractor or ruler • Composition notebook
2013-2014 9th grade Curriculum: Algebraic expressions Systems of equations Rational numbers Quadratic equations Equations and inequalities Polynomials Linear equations and graphs Radical expressions and equations Technology Statistical data
Algebra 1st SemesterContent Standards: • Number Systems • Integers & Matrices • Collecting and Interpreting Data • Measures of Central Tendency • Solving Equations in one Variable • More Linear Equations and Literal Equations • Properties of Functions • Graphing Linear Functions • Understanding Slope and Intercepts • Writing Equations of Lines • Using Standard and Point-Slope Form • Absolute Value Equations • Linear inequalities in one Variable • Graphing Linear & Absolute Value inequalities in Two Variables • Basic Probability • Independent vs Dependent Events • Vertex-Edge Graphs
Algebra 2nd Semester Content Standards: • Systems of Equations • Problem Solving with Linear Systems • Properties of Exponents • Scientific notation & Exponential Functions • Square Roots & Quadratic Functions • Polynomials & FOIL • Factoring I • Factoring II - Completing the Square • Quadratic Formula & the Discriminant • Surface Area/Volume Review • Radicals, Pythagorean Theorem & Distance • Solving Radical Equations • Proportions & Percents • Rational Expressions & polynomial Division • Solving Rational Equations
2013-2014 9thgrade Math Adopted Textbooks: http://go.hrw.com/gopages/ma.html http://go.hrw.com/hrw.nd/gohrw_rls1/pKeywordResults?keyword=MA7+HWHelp3 Sample lesson:
Assignments/Homework: • Math is a subject that requires daily practice to build and retain skills and knowledge. As such, your child will have an assignment daily, with the exception of test days. • (On a test day, there is no assignment or homework.)
Grade break down: 50% Tests 30% Quizzes 20% Homework 90 – 100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D 59-50 F
Tutoring here at PUEBLO: For help: • Before school EVERY DAY in the library. 7:45 – 8:30 • M, T, W, F in classroom 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Parent Portal Allows you to see Attendance, Grades, Calendar of Assignments, Email Addresses of Teachers, and Class Schedule.
Class Web Page • Agenda • Curriculum links • This power point • Grading policy • Study helps • Links of the week
Grade notification: • I will need your help by staying actively involved in your child’s education. I will do my part to keep you informed through the use of: • Email (email form) • Phone calls • Online grades • Hard-copies of grades every 5th week of each term. • These hard copies will require your signature and to be returned to me the following day.
How can parents help? • Check agendas • Check website and grades online • If I haven’t contacted you and you would like an update on anything, PLEASE contact me: • nrobinson@kyrene.org • 541-6982
Excellence in Math Contest! • Exciting, challenging and fun state math competition • First place in 2006, 2009 and 2011 -7th grade team • 2012-8th grade team • Second place in 2007 and 2008 -7th grade team • 2011 and 2012 - 8th grade team • The contest will be held on Saturday, 1/25/2014on the CGCC Pecos campus
The Big Finish (for Math): • Please call or email me at anytime if you ever have any questions, comments or concerns. • Thank you so much for coming!