Welcome Back

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Welcome Back!

• 2008-2009 School Year
• Teaneck Community Charter School
• Mrs. Kim
• Pre-Algebra/Algebra/Geometry

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Agenda/Topics to Be Covered

• Mission Statement/Goals
• Course Description
• Basic Texts
• Students Expectations
• Absences
• Math Survival Kit
• Classroom Policies
• Parent Conferences
• 8th Grade Exit Requirement
• Standardized Testing
• QA

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Mission Statement/Goals

• Use Technology, hands-on activities, worksheets,
  and the text book to teach mathematics.
• Make math fun and interesting.
• Relate math to real life
• Use math to solve problems

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Course Description

• The Pre-Algebra course is the first part of
  Algebra which includes the language and
  applications of algebra, development of the real
  number system, variables, mathematical
  expressions, problem solving and basic statistics
  and probability.
• The Algebra course is a full year course which
  includes the language and applications of
  algebra, development of the real number system,
  variables, mathematical expressions, linear
  equations, problem solving, inequalities,
  polynomials, special products and factoring,
  graphs, relations and functions, quadratic
  equations, and basic statistics and probability.

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Course Description (continued)

• The Geometry course will be provided for students
  that demonstrate proficiency in Algebra. This
  decision will be made in collaboration with
  teacher, staff, and administrators. First half of
  the year will be an intense review of Algebra
  concepts learned last year and finishing up the
  last part of the Algebra course which includes
  polynomials, factoring, and functions. In the
  second half, the Geometry course includes tools
  of geometry-methods of reasoning, construction,
  the coordinate plane, and types of measurement.
  Then covers properties and application of lines,
  triangles, quadrilaterals, similarity, right
  angle trigonometry, transformations, and circles.
  
• These courses are based on the
  Mathematics Core Content Standards for New Jersey
  Public Schools.

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Basic Texts

• Algebra - University of Chicago School
  Mathematics Project, Prentice Hall 2002
• Geometry - University of Chicago School
  Mathematics Project, Prentice Hall 2007
• All students are provided with textbooks for this
  class.

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Students Expectations

• 1) Please bring a pencil, pen, notebook/binder,
  Scientific Calculator, HW, textbook positive
  attitude to class everyday.
• 2) Your Marking Period Grade will be computed as
  follows
• 45 - Tests (A midterm will be given and will be
  counted as 1 test grade.)
• 20 - Homework
• 15 - Notes/Reading Log
• 10 - Class Participation
• 10 - Projects
• 3) Notes -I expect that you keep your notebook up
  to date, ie. dates, lesson sections, in-class
  examples, warm-up problems homework. Notebook
  will be checked on Fridays.

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Students Expectations (continued)

• 4) HomeWork is always posted on the schools web
  page. (http//tccsnj.org/Homework/homework.html)
  Homework will be checked on a daily basis. All
  work must be shown for credit. All homework must
  be completed in PENCIL.
• 5) Reading Log -Students are expected to read as
  homework prior to a lesson in class. This will
  prepare the student for the lesson and help their
  understanding when the lesson is given. Students
  will record their reading in their Reading Log
  and get parent signatures. These logs will be
  checked every Friday and be counted towards their
  grade.
• 6) Academic integrity is an integral part of the
  educational process at TCCS. Any student who
  engages in academic dishonesty (ie. Cheating,
  forgery, plagiarism, copying HW) will be given a
  zero for the assignment and you will also receive
  a disciplinary referral.

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Absences

• We all have to be absent every once in a while.
  It is your responsibility to make up all work
  missed while you were absent. Homework is posted
  on the web page. I will keep any handouts for
  you just ask when you get back. There is math
  office hours once a week and I am also available
  during lunch pretty much everyday, please feel
  free to come in for any help!!

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Math Survival Kit

• Mead Five Star 8 1/2" x 11", 2 Subject Notebook
• 2" Binder
• Staples Binder Hole Punch
• Staples Pencil Pouch
• One pack of 3inch by 5inch Index Cards
• 1 Book sock (for textbook)
• 1 pack of medium size post-its
• 180-degree protractor
• Three Red Pens
• Three Green Pens
• Two Highlighters
• Five sharpened 2 Pencils
• Manual Pencil Sharpener
• Texas Instruments TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator
  (Any scientific calculator can be used)

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Classroom Policies

• Be respectful to everyone.
• No foul language.
• No writing on desks, walls, bulletin boards,
  etceteras.
• Come prepared to class everyday.
• Pay attention sleeping is prohibited and rude!!
• Be on time follow all school rules.
• I love questions ask whenever the need arises
  just make sure they are appropriate and tied into
  what we are currently doing.
• Try the best that you can everyday if you are
  feeling uncomfortable about a concept see me
  right away after school dont wait till it is
  too late!
• Bathroom pass You must sign out on the Sign Out
  Log. Please do not ask for a pass while I am
  teaching a new concept or during the 1st or last
  5 minutes of class.
• Quizzes and tests will be announced ahead of time
  (with the exception of PopQuizzes) even if you
  are absent the day before you will be expected to
  take the quiz or test! Remember to always check
  the HW website!
• Grade progress sheets will be given out once a
  semester and tests and quizzes will be returned
  the next day. I do call home but for good and
  bad reasons so please give me a good reason not
  a bad reason!
• Lets all try to make this the best math class
  ever Ill do my part I just ask that you do
  yours!!

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Parent Conferences

• Individual conferences will be held twice a year
  as well as on a needed basis. Parent conferences
  will cover the childs academic progress and will
  discuss any problems /concerns /achievements in
  the classroom.
• Parents can reach me at 201-833-9600 and via
  e-mail at tccsteacher_at_gmail.com

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8th Grade Exit Requirement

• Pass with 70 proficiency on the Grade 8
  Mathematics Cumulative Test. The NJ Core
  Curriculum categories to be tested include Number
  and Number Sense, Computation and Estimation,
  Measurement/Geometry, Probability/Statistics, and
  Patterns, Functions, and Algebra.Complete an
  end-of-year unit project in which students apply
  their understanding of mathematical concepts in a
  real-world situation. The project provides
  students with an opportunity to think more deeply
  about concepts learned throughout the year.
  Students are to investigate a situation, collect
  and analyze data, and look for pattern and make a
  report/presentation.

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Standardized Testing

• All students in grade seven/eight will take the
  NJ ASK test in the spring. The purpose of this
  test is to measure the level of mathematics
  proficiency that New Jersey students have
  achieved by spring of the seventh/eighth grade.
• These assessments will reflect the new
  standards as outlined in the Core Curriculum
  Content Standards for Mathematics established by
  New Jersey in July 2002.

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QA

• Questions?