To Ms. Billerbeck’s Algebra 1 Class Welcome! To Ms. Billerbeck’s Algebra 1 Class

Introduction Graduated from Encina High School Graduated from UC Berkeley in Mechanical Engineering Worked in Silicon Valley for Applied Materials for 8 years Relocated to San Diego to take Cymer, Inc. Public Became an entrepreneur and had a business in: Landscape Design and Voted One of the Best in San Diego County Kayak Accessories and Started a Patent Memoir Became a teacher to inspire more Americans to become great at math and engineers Mothered two fabulous adults

What We’re exploring in Algebra 1 How to be successful during the last Algebra 1 curriculum at Rio Mandatory after school tutoring for students with below a C- Developing note-taking skills Using a scientific calculator and not cell phone during testing Being prepared for class Building up their math self-esteem

Specific Topics of Math Aligned with the Common Core State Standards Develops advanced algebra skills (e.g. Expressions, Equations, Problem Solving, Properties of Real Numbers, Solving Equations, Solving Inequalities, Graphing Linear Equations and Functions, Writing Linear Equations, Systems of Equations and Inequalities, Exponents and Radicals, Polynomials and Factoring, Quadratic Equations and Functions, Rational Expressions and Equations, Probability). Assignments that promote critical thinking, problem solving, procedural and computational skills Effective communication of applied strategies and logical arguments

Grading Homework/Notetaking 20% Quizzes 20% Tests (Double-Weight Final) 60%

Grading Scale Grading Scale: 90 – 100% A 80– 89.4% B 70 – 79.4% C 0 – 59.4% F Level of Understanding Advanced Proficient Approaching Minimal/Limited No Evidence of Understanding

Parent Communication My webpage: http://msbillerbeck.weebly.com My e-mail: tristen.billerbeck@sanjuan.edu My telephone number: (916) 971-7494 Come visit the classroom Visit the Student Portal for a copy of a student’s current grades for this course. Arrange a meeting with the counselor/student/parent/teacher in the counseling office to discuss a student’s performance in all of his/her classes.