Welcome to Pre-Algebra Ms. Beecher, Room C105 Take a moment to look at projects around the room, or solve the brain teaser and brain crusher.

PreAlgebra  Algebraic Concepts – matching equations or inequalities that reflect a given situation, solving and checking 1 and 2 step equations and inequalities, combining like terms, multi-step equations and inequalities  Real and Rational Numbers – integers, (signed decimals and fractions), exponents & square roots  Data Analysis – measures of central tendencies, double stem & leaf plots, double box & whisker plots, drawing comparisons from bar and circle graphs, histograms, Mean Absolute Deviation  Plane & 3D Geometry – basic geometric concepts; perimeter, area, circumference, 2D figure resulting from slicing a 3D figure, volume and surface area; Pythagorean Theorem  Ratio and Similarity –rates, ratios & unit rates, proportions, similar figures, indirect measurement, constant of proportionality  Percents – conversion between fractions, decimals & percents; application using tax, commission, etc; estimating percents  Probability – theoretical and experimental, finding possible number of outcomes, dependent and independent events

Getting Started  Mini-project, Self Portrait Using Math  Scavenger Hunt of room  Materials: book cover, math binder, 3 dividers, lined paper and pencils  Pre-Assessment & grouping for computation units

Grading System  Assessments = 95% of the grade  One retake per assessment, 2 nd score stands  Homework = 5% of the grade; prepares students for check ins & assessments  No individualized extra credit  Projects

Homework  Purpose - to extend the classroom learning and provide time to practice math skills  Usually 8-15 problems per night  Assigned on a regular basis  Found on the backboard and Schoology  Must be completed for the date due, Late homework is not accepted

Late/Missed Work  Students have as many days to make up the work as the number of days absent.  Tests and quizzes must be made up in one week’s time.  Every day a project is late 5 points is taken off the grade earned. After one week’s time the student must stay after school to complete the project and a 25% deduction is given.

Extra Help & Resources:0)  Before school and after school when prior arrangements have been made.  Sapphire – access your student ’ s grades  Schoology – videos, games, worksheets, assignments  Online textbook: pre-alg.com, Space Needle cover, access code BBEA328FE5 Videos, Step by step examples, Self Check Quizzes, Mid-Chapter Quizzes, Practice Tests,  ONE homework folder, Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS calculatorTexas Instruments TI-30X IIS

Parent Teacher Communication  Calls home will be made during lunch or after school  Meetings at 7:30am or 8:50am, when scheduled in advance  I’m reachable via (preferred method) Phone

Community of Caring  Upper Merion Area Middle School is a Community of Caring School.  The 5 values are: trust, family, caring, respect, and responsibility.  These values are reinforced by our interactions with students/teachers and within various lessons.  Any student is welcome to join the Community of Caring organization!

Thank you for coming tonight!