Algebra: Linear and Quadratics

Welcome (First Day)Eagle Ridge Academy

Mr. MacLennanTuesday, 25 August 2015

Agenda

• Introductions• Review syllabus• Algebra perspectives• Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra: Linear and Quadratics, Algebra II

• Classical perspectives• Grammar, logic, and rhetoric• Truth, goodness, and beauty

• Receive textbook• Numbers

Introductions

• Mr. MacLennan• Mathematics teacher• Mathematician• Electrical engineer

• Mr. D’Allesandro• Co-teacher

• Max Hondlik• TA• Senior

Syllabus

• Course website• www.stephenmaclennanmathematics.com

Algebra Perspectives

Pre-Algebra Algebra I Algebra II

Algebra:Linear &

Quadratics

• You may consider ALQ as a “pause”• Because algebra is so important, we want to

make sure you understand it and fill in any gaps

Classical Perspectives

• Grammar• Definitions• Properties• Methods

• Logic• Choosing which method

• Rhetoric• Showing your work• Providing reasons• Including graphs, tables, etc.

Textbooks

• Write your textbook number on the sheet• Cover your textbook• We have enough extra textbooks so that you may keep yours at home• Bring yours in if you want your own (don’t have to share)• Try not to mistakenly take the classroom textbook (#s 1-13)

Numbers