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Algebra 1 Eighth grade

Algebra 1 Eighth grade. Abigail Hollenbeck . Basic Information. About me Ahollenbeck@methacton.org Materials Pencils, notebook, dry erase markers, graphing calculator Textbook: Glencoe McGraw Hill Algebra 1 Class Routine. Keys to Success.

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Algebra 1 Eighth grade

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  1. Algebra 1 Eighth grade Abigail Hollenbeck

  2. Basic Information • About me • Ahollenbeck@methacton.org • Materials • Pencils, notebook, dry erase markers, graphing calculator • Textbook: Glencoe McGraw Hill Algebra 1 • Class Routine

  3. Keys to Success • Step 1 Respect me by being prepared to learn: Come to class with an open mind and all of your materials. Be prepared to learn and practice new skills. • Step 2 Respect others by participating: Raise your hand to speak. Treat others with dignity. We are all here to learn and improve. Our greatest resource is one another. • Step 3 Respect yourself by being persistent: In this class we don’t do “easy”, we make things easy through hard work and learning. I will challenge you to become the best you can be. Mistakes are part of the process. Give your best effort every day.

  4. Course Outline • Chapter 1: The Language and Tools of Algebra • Chapter 2: Solving Linear Equations • Chapter 3: Functions and Patterns • Chapter 4: Analyzing Linear Equations • Chapter 5: Solving Systems of Linear Equations • Chapter 6: Solving Linear Inequalities

  5. Course Outline • Statistics and Probability • Chapter 7: Polynomials • Chapter 8: Factoring • Chapter 10: Radical Expressions and Triangles • Chapter 11: Rational Expressions and Equations

  6. State Testing • 8th grade PSSA (April 24-28) • Every 8th grader takes • 12 standards: Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems. • Algebra 1 Keystone (May 15-26) • Students enrolled in Algebra • 37 standards: Represent, solve, and interpret systems of equations/inequalities and systems of equations/inequalities graphically and algebraically.

  7. Grading

  8. High School Scheduling • 95% or greater to quality for Honors Geometry (testing required) • 80%-94% to qualify for Geometry • 60-79% to qualify for Fundamentals of Geometry http://www.methacton.org/cms/lib/PA01000176/Centricity/Domain/112/PPG%202016-2017%20Final%202-08-16.pdf

  9. Other Stuff • Retake policy • Dress for Success • Weekly Email/Remind • @hollen to 81010 • Website • Methacton School District • Teacher Sites • Arcola • Hollenbeck

  10. Conclusion/Questions

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