Welcome to Algebra!

1. Welcome to Algebra! • Every day when you come in, you will see a Powerpoint screen like this. This will be your “warm up” assignment. • For today’s warm up, please grab the notes on the table next to the door and begin to look it over until class begins.

2. Introduction to…the Teacher and Algebra I In this section: Who’s the Teacher, About the Teacher Why study Algebra I?, Why should I care?

3. Welcome to Algebra! • Every day when you come in, you will see a Powerpoint screen like this. This will be your “warm up” assignment. • For today’s warm up, please grab the notes on the table next to the door and begin to look it over until class begins.

4. About the Teacher • Education • Northwestern University, BS Secondary Education and Social / Educational Policy, 2014-2018 • Columbia University, MA Secondary Education and Educational Policy, 2018-2019 • Experience • Tutor, Chicago Public Schools 2014-2018 • Part time teacher, New York City DOE 2018-2019

5. About the Teacher • Why am I here? • I am here because I believe that mathematics education is extremely vital and crucial to your future. • I am here because I believe each and every one of you has potential to succeed. • I believe in strong education reform and closing of the achievement gap and making sure you receive a quality education comparable to or better than students in the suburbs. • I am here to help you succeed and play a vital role in your educational development.

6. About the Teacher • Tell me a little about yourself. • I was born in Lanzhou, China on February 28th, 1997. I immigrated to Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. in 2003. • During my time as a Clevelander, I attended school in Solon, one of the suburbs of Cleveland while my parents worked in Case Western Reserve University. I come from a middle class family. • I became involved and influenced to become a teacher by current Chancellor Michelle Rhee, who inspired me to take on education reform and become a teacher and to fight for the lives and futures of students in inner city school districts. • I currently live in Woodley Park-Adams Morgan, in the District of Columbia.

7. Algebra I: Why Should I Care? • Algebra I is the foundation of ALL higher mathematics. • Algebra I shows up as ~35% of all mathematics content on the SAT and ACT exams. • Algebra I introduces you to advanced mathematics concepts you need to know for college and life (quadratic equations, systems of equations and inequalities, exponents, parabolas, slope-intercept, etc.)

8. Algebra I: Why should I Care? • As a high school student, grades are one of the most important things. Math is a huge part in determining college admissions and GPA. • Because Algebra I is the foundation for higher high school mathematics, you MUST master this subject in order to succeed in Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus and Statistics. • Because Algebra I plays a huge role in college admissions, high school graduation and GPA, college and everyday life, it is essential to a successful future.

9. Introduction to… Classroom Expectations In this section: What are the classroom rules? What are the consequence procedures?

10. Classroom Rules • Students will show respect towards the teacher, classmates, visitors, etc at all times. • **Students will give an honest effort towards their education. • This includes completing all homework, paying attention in class, annotating class notes and being an active participant in discussions, activities and lectures. ** • Students will arrive to class on time. • Students will complete the warm up on the board everyday.

11. Classroom Rules • Students will not disrupt the class, interrupt the teacher during lectures or disturb other students. • Students will not leave unless dismissed by the teacher. • Students will recycle. • Students will have all necessary supplies ready for class each day. For emergencies and other excused reasons, students may use the supplies in the back. • Students must follow all other rules in the student handbook.

12. Consequences • First Offense: Verbal Warning • Second Offense: Phone Call/ e-mail home • Third Offense: Detention with Parent Signature • Fourth Offense: Two Detentions • Fifth Offense: Office Referral • ** Note: for severe offenses, the first and second offense consequences may be skipped. The consequences are just a general guideline. Other consequences may apply at the third and fourth offense levels, TBD.

13. Rewards • Students and the class may receive rewards for following the class rules for a significant amount of time (trimester, quarter, semester, etc). Here are some possible rewards: • Free homework pass day (individual) • Extra credit points (class) • Class party (only for times near breaks ex: winter break party or semester party) (class) • Free refreshments (class) • Positive e-mail or phone calls home (individual) • Other rewards, suggested by students, if reasonable may be given as well, TBD.

14. Required Materials • 1 ½ inch (1.5”) binder with dividers. • This sheet should be the first sheet in the binder. • Label dividers as such: important papers, notes, classwork/homework, quizzes, graph paper. • Pencils (mechanical and wooden accepted) • Pens for checking homework, optional • Homework Folder • Ruler (keep at home- very useful!) • AT LEAST 50 sheets graph paper, • Notebook paper notebook, optional • Calculator (TI-30XIIS preferred, but not required)

15. Grades • Grades will be determined, monitored and recorded in the DC STARS system. There will be a teacher webpage to view lesson plans, get missing notes and assignments, etc as well. Details TBA. • Grades will be automatically rounded to the nearest whole percentage in the DC STARS gradebook.

16. Grades • Grading scale is as follows: • 90-100%: A Shoot for the A range! All of you can do it!! • 80-89%: B • 70-79%: C • 60-69%: D • 59% or less: F

17. Introduction to:The Classroom Structure In this section: How is class structured? What will we learn this year? How do I get help?

18. Class Structure: First 10 minutes • On most days, when you come in you are expected to complete the warm up. You will have until ~5 minutes after the bell rings to complete it. • While completing the warm up, I will go around and conference with your group about last night’s homework. • We will as a class, go over the warm up and I will answer any questions you may have. Some days I will collect your homework and/or the warm up at this point as well.

19. Class Structure: Next 20 minutes • After going over the warm up, we will get to today’s lesson. The lesson will take between 15-30 minutes depending on the day • During the lesson, students will receive typed notes to annotate based on the lecture and discussions. Questions will be asked to the class throughout the lesson and understanding of the material will be checked approximately 3 times throughout the lesson, at major points. • I ENCOURAGE QUESTIONS. Please feel free to ask questions at any time if you are confused or need something cleared up. It does not make you stupid to ask questions. By asking questions, you show me that you care about the class and your achievement.

20. Class Structure: Last 15 minutes • The last 15 minutes will be devoted to group application of the material taught in the lesson. I will go around the room and look at and assist each group multiple times. The amount of work and the time given depends on the lesson. • Example: on an introductory day you might have very little group work or none at all. • On a following day, you might receive the standard 15 minutes. • On the third day, you might receive 20 or 25 minutes. • Homework and final questions will also be answered at this time.

21. What will we learn this year? • The material that we learn each year is specified by DCPS standards based on the OSSE objectives and DC-B/CAS preparation. • Here is a general list of what we will learn this year (more specific list in the next few slides): equations, basic graphing, slope-intercept form, proportional reasoning, inequalities, quadratic equations/parabolas, systems of equations & inequalities, exponent rules, advanced algebra.

22. Detailed List: Quarter 1 • First Quarter • Review of Pre-Algebra/ Maths 7 and 8 • Solving equations, manipulating equations, etc • Scatter Plots and Statistics • Rise and Run • Slope-intercept form and graphing on coordinate grid • Point-Slope form • Standard form • Standard form vs. Slope-intercept form • Review of Quarter 1 topics • Quarter 1 Exam

23. Detailed List: Quarter 2 • Second Quarter • Proportions and Proportional Reasoning • Probability and Statistics • Interpreting data from graphs • Systems of equations and Intersections • Graphing systems of equations • Methods for finding the intersections • Inequalities and compound inequalities • Graphing inequalities • Number Line and Coordinate Grid • Review of Quarter 2 material • Quarter 2 Exam

24. Detailed List: Quarter 3 • Third Quarter • Review of inequalities • Systems of inequalities • Graphing systems of Inequalities • Application Project, Details TBA • Forms for Monomials and Polynomials • Diamond Problems • Expanding • Introduction to methods for factoring quadratics • Review of Quarter 3 Material • Quarter 3 Exam

25. Detailed List: Quarter 4 • Fourth Quarter • Review of Methods to Factor • Quadratic Formula/ Rectangle-Diamond • Application of factoring quadratic equations • Introduction to parabolas and how to graph them • Simplifying radicals and square roots • Exponent rules, zero and negative exponents • Completing the Square • End-of-year final project • Review of Year Material or Final • Final Exam: Algebra I

26. Help Sessions • Students that need help may come in for the following help sessions. Please get help as soon as you notice a problem, so we can get rid of it. • Monday-Wednesday-Friday: before school tutoring 7:30-8:10 or other time by appointment. • Tuesday-Thursday: after school tutoring 3:30-4:10 or other time by appointment. • In class individual-group-class help • You may go to www.hotmath.com for non-emergency homework help. It will review the steps to solving a specific problem.

27. Questions? • If you did not ask your question during the presentation, you may ask any questions regarding the presentation, class, me or anything else related at this time.

28. And now… for some classroom business… In this section: Today’s homework Personal message from Mr. Yang

29. Homework (WRITE DOWN) • Please complete the student questionnaire. This will be your first grade in the gradebook for 10 points. Due Thursday. • READ and sign the classroom behavioral contract and also have your parent(s) READ and sign as well. This is also worth 10 points. Due Thursday. • Get supplies before Friday, August 28th, 2020. There will be a supply check for points.

30. Here’s to a successful year! • Thank you for your attention to this presentation. I hope you now have better insight to me, this class and the procedures of this class. • I hope we will have an amazing year full of knowledge, fun and success. I am always here to help you in any way that I can. • I know that all of you have great potential. Let’s work to make this year a rewarding year for mathematics! • You may grab one of the desserts on your way out. Please do not take something that contains a substance you are allergic to.