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Welcome to Ms. Sorge's Common Core Algebra 1 class at Adams Middle School. This course will cover algebraic expressions, equations, functions, and more. Stay updated with class information on the class website. Contact Ms. Sorge for any questions or concerns.
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Welcome Back to School Night 2018 Ms. Sorge Adams Middle School
Education/Background • UC Santa Barbara: Bachelors in Mathematics and Spanish • Cal State Long Beach: Teaching Credential • University of New Orleans: Masters in Mathematics • 10thyear at Adams MS
Common Core Algebra 1 This course will focus on algebraic expressions; equations and inequalities; mathematical models; functions; and statistics and probability Math Practice Standards • Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them • Reason abstractly and quantitatively • Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others • Model with mathematics • Use appropriate tools strategically • Attend to precision • Look for and make use of structure • Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
Where can I find class information? • www.adamsmiddle.org • Academics • Teachers/Staff • Sorge, Heather • Common Core Algebra 1
What’s on the class website? • Log in information and links for the textbook, TenMarks, and Google Classroom • Current assignments and assessment dates • Learning Target logs • Home Practice stamp sheets • Link to video examples for each Learning Target • Link to worked-out solutions for odd problems
Learning Target Logs • Describe the concepts and skills that your student is currently learning • Identify the textbook section for each LT • Provide two options for home practice • Practice 1 focuses on procedures • Practice 2 focuses on application of concepts • Provide TenMarks topics for extra practice • Provide a place for students to keep track of levels of understanding for each LT
Home Practice Log • Helps students keep track of how their independent practice is going by recording their practice choice, number of problems they solved correctly and level of understanding • Helps students identify when they need help • Allows the teacher to answer students’ questions one-on-one
Tracking Student Progress Infinite Campus (Parent/Student grade portal) is our online grading program • I encourage students and parents to use Infinite Campus to review grades at least once a week • Grades for quick checks/test are updated weekly and homework is updated at the end of each unit
If your student needs help: • View the example videos and practice odd numbered problems from the textbook. Use the unit learning targets to identify which sections to review. • Practice using TenMarks • Review class notes • Ask questions in class • Ask questions Wednesdays or Fridays from 7:40-8
Contact Information • Email: hsorge@rbusd.org • You can also email me using the envelope link on the School website www.adamsmiddle.org
Thank You so much for coming tonight I anticipate a great school year! Feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions