Algebra 1 Eighth grade Abigail Hollenbeck
Basic Information About me Materials Pencils, notebook, dry erase markers, graphing calculator Textbook: Glencoe McGraw Hill Algebra 1 Class Routine
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.
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
Course Outline Statistics and Probability Chapter 7: Polynomials Chapter 8: Factoring Chapter 10: Radical Expressions and Triangles Chapter 11: Rational Expressions and Equations
State Testing 8 th grade PSSA (April 18-26) Every 8 th grader takes 12 standards: Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems. Algebra 1 Keystone (May 16-27) Students enrolled in Algebra 37 standards: Represent, solve, and interpret systems of equations/inequalities and systems of equations/inequalities graphically and algebraically.
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High School Scheduling 95% or greater to quality for Honors Geometry 80%-94% to qualify for Geometry 60-79% to qualify for Fundamentals of Geometry city/Domain/112/PPG%20-% % pdf 8 th Grade9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade Algebra IGeometryAlgebra II/TrigPre-CalculusCalculus
Other Stuff Retake policy Dress for Success Weekly /Remind to Website Methacton School District Teacher Sites Arcola Hollenbeck
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