Welcome Parents ! Jennifer Ficzko Algebra 1A jficzko@umtsd.org 215-830-1500 extension 2807 FiczkoMath.wikispaces.com John Kolla jkolla@umtsd.org Extension 2805 KollaMath.wikispaces.com

The Major Topics covered in Algebra 1A Chapter 1: Functions Appendix: Review of Algebra Tiles Chapter 2: Linear Relationships Chapter 3: Simplifying Expressions and Solving Equations Chapter 4: Systems of Equations

We also support learning of number sense Fractions Absolute value Properties of Algebraic Thinking Commutative Property Associative Property Distributive Property Identity Properties

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Homework is… Designed to reinforce new ideas learned in class Contains additional questions that require students to recall and practice skills developed in previous lessons Essential for internalization and reinforcement of ideas Helps integrate the old knowledge with the new (make connections)

A blurb from CPM for parents: "Mistakes are an important step in the process of learning. Don't let your child give up when she makes one! Encourage your child to persevere, try another strategy, think outside the box, or talk problems over with someone. Sometimes it is hard to watch our children make mistakes, but struggling helps brains grow, and for your child to become smarter and more resilient. Very successful people often report that many mistakes were made along the way to their success, and these mistakes were an important and much overlooked part of the journey. Your student does not need to be fast at math, so speed should not be a goal. She just needs to think deeply about it. This should also be the goal when responding to math questions. Encourage your child to think about his answer. Does it make sense? "

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Websites of interest Information and parent and weekly tips for the CPM program can be found at: www.cpm.org For student help videos: studenthelp.cpm.org For homework help: homework.cpm.org

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