Welcome to Algebra

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Welcome to Algebra Mrs. Jenkins

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Welcome to Algebra. Mrs. Jenkins. About Mrs. Jenkins. Keith Valley and Hatboro Horsham Graduate Penn State University 12 th year teaching Mathematics at KV Son, Benjamin, 6 months. Classroom Rules…. Algebra 1 Curriculum. Course Content. Standardized Tests. Linear Equations - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Welcome to AlgebraMrs. Jenkins

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• Keith Valley and Hatboro

Horsham Graduate

• Penn State University

• 12th year teaching

Mathematics at KV

• Son, Benjamin,

6 months

•About Mrs. Jenkins

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•Classroom Rules…

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COURSE CONTENT

Linear Equations

Absolute Value and Inequalities

Systems of Equations

Exponents, Polynomials and Quadratics

PSSA’s – April 2013

Weekly multiple choice and open ended practice

Keystone Exams- May/June 2013

Graduation Requirement

STANDARDIZED TESTS

•Algebra 1 Curriculum

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Online Version www.classzone.com

User Name: kvalgebra

Password: hatters

•Algebra 1, Holt McDougal, 2011

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•Course Recommendation ProcessFor HHHS

Honors Geometry/Prob Stat

College Prep Geometry/Prob Stat

97% and +

70% - 96%

69% and - College Prep Algebra 1

•Starts January / February 2013 •Grades from Marking Period 1 and 2 are averaged together•Re-evaluated later on in the year for changes•Recommendation is intended to place your student where they will be the most successful

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Course grade is determined by overall points.

Points are earned through Homework, Class work, Quizzes and Tests

•Grades/Homework

Homework is assigned every night to reinforce the concepts learned.

See Classzone resources @ HomeTutorPowerPoint PresentationsVideo Tutor with Practice

Available during MPP, before or after school by appointment

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•What to do with a frustrated student?

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Questions?

Contact information

Christine Jenkins

[email protected]

215.420.5177