Welcome to Honors Pre-Algebra! Mrs. Lenze Room 509

About Mrs. Lenze Graduated from Carmel High School Graduated from Ball State University BA: Elementary Ed. MA: Secondary Ed. Licensed for 7-9 Math Teaching Career: Prairie Trace Elementary Clay Middle School Creekside Middle School Family Married to Ted since 2004 Carson is in 4th grade Breanna is in 1st grade

Honors Pre-Algebra Content Solving Equations Graphing Linear Equations and Linear Systems Writing Linear Equations and Linear Systems Functions Angles and Similarity Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem Data Analysis and Displays Linear Equations Exponents and Scientific Notation

Math Grades Math Grade: Exit Slips- 10% consists of homework and exit slips 90% consists of test and quiz grades Homework: Lesson Tutorials Completion/effort 100%: done on time 90%: left in locker 80% : turned in late 50%: not turned in Exit Slips- Determine mastery of skill Will be given after each lesson If missed, student will meet with me to work a similar problem

Typical Math Day Station: Big 5-spiral review Go over homework Answer questions on homework Exit slip on lesson Entrance problems over lesson tutorials. Groups will be differentiated based on correct answers. I will work with a small group if needed; otherwise, I will guide and facilitate higher-level discussions Station: Enrichment activity Differentiated groups based on entrance problems Independent Practice (Homework) Journal/Technology Why do I need to know this? Who uses this in real life? Continue enrichment

Communication With 140 students, no news is GOOD news! If you need to contact me, email is best: jlenze@ccs.k12.in.us I will try to respond to emails within 24 hours during the school week. Sign up for Remind (information on team website) Make sure you have a myCCS account so you can track your child’s grades. If your child is struggling: Use the online resources of Big Ideas Math-linked on my webpage Work odd problems in the math book-answers are in the back. Google the math topic your child struggles with; there are TONS of free resources out there!

Using Mrs. Lenze’s Website Go to the Creekside Middle School webpage Click on Academics Click on Teacher Websites Type “Lenze” in search bar Click on the World Icon