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Welcome Back to School. Mrs. Erin Hanley 1 st Period: Pre-Algebra 2 nd Period: Pre-Algebra 3 rd Period: Algebra 7 4 th Period: Algebra 7 5 th Period: Algebra Readiness lab. Education BA in Mathematics from CSU Stanislaus
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Welcome Back to School Mrs. Erin Hanley 1st Period: Pre-Algebra 2nd Period: Pre-Algebra 3rd Period: Algebra 7 4th Period: Algebra 7 5th Period: Algebra Readiness lab
Education • BA in Mathematics from CSU Stanislaus • Single Subject Math Credential from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo • Currently working on Masters in Math Education at CSU Northridge • Professional • Fourth year teaching • Third year teaching at Mesa Union Background Information
Algebra • Integers • Rational Numbers • Real Numbers • Proportions • Percents • Equations and Inequalities • Linear Functions • Nonlinear Functions and Polynomials • Geometry • The Pythagorean Theorem • Similarity • Line and Angle Relationships • Polygons • Measurements • Statistics Pre-Algebra Course Outline This is a brief overview of the subjects we will be covering in Pre-Algebra this year.
Typical Daily Schedule • Opener • Correct HW • HW score should be written on their HW calendar • Should a student earn ZAP, he/she is required to get a parent signature • Complete warm-up • Answer Homework Questions • Lesson • Students will not always receive notes • Students will always have time to practice new material • Lessons will incorporate higher-level thinking skills
Homework Policy • There will be homework almost every night • HW will not be assigned the day that we take a test • Lunchtime HW help • Homework is checked on a daily basis • ZAP for students who did not complete assignment • ZAP for students who did not earn 70% or higher • Homework is collected the day of the Chapter test • All late homework receives 50% credit
Assignments – 30% • Homework • Class Work • PSs • Tests and Quizzes – 70% • Quizzes • Unit Tests Grading Policy Grades are calculated using a weighted average of these two categories.
Classroom Rules and Consequences Rules Consequences Show up on time Be prepared for class Participate Maintain behavior that enables all to learn • Zap • If student does not do HW assignment • Honor Card Mark • Detention • Lunch detention Thursday • After-school detention on Friday • Administrative Referral
Important Information • Attendance • Missing class means students miss skills • Absentee Packets • Students are responsible for picking their packet up in the office ASAP • They must remember to turn in work, we won’t remind them • Checking Student Progress • Check your child’s HW calendar and agenda daily • Check Zangle frequently • Tutoring Hours • Thursday from 2:50-3:50 • Please arrange for your student to be picked up at 3:50
Contact Information • E-mail • ehanley@mesaschool.org • This is the BEST way to reach me • Website • http://myteacherpages.com/webpages/efrier • Great study tool • Phone • (805) 485 - 1411