OPEN HOUSE Mrs. Peterson Coordinate Algebra

About Me From Birmingham, AL Undergrad at Auburn University Masters Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Certified Math 6 th – 12 th grade Gifted Certified Taught 8 th Grade Math in Birmingham Part of the DMS 8 th grade faculty for 3 years Married 4 years; Husband is a structural engineer

What is Coordinate Algebra? Coordinate Algebra is a high school math class that combines both Geometry and Algebra concepts. In Coordinate Algebra, students are completing freshman level math course as 8 th graders. That is why it is an “accelerated” course. Students are completing their high school math at a faster pace than most other students. Class sets of textbooks & Online access to the Coordinate Algebra textbook

Daily Class Routine Students write their new homework assignments and important dates in their agendas Answer the HW questions together Teach new lesson for the day or group task/activity or quiz or test Practice new lesson or begin HW

Homework Procedures Random HW Checks HW is graded based on completion of the assignment (0%, 50%, or 100% complete) If absent, students may look at my teacher blog, ask a friend about missed assignments, and collect missing worksheets from bins in back of the room.

Grading Categories EOCT 20% (same at Walton) Test 45% Quizzes/Tasks 15% Exams 10% Homework 10% Exams are cumulative. One is given at the end of each academic quarter.

Standardized Testing Coordinate Algebra students will take the regular 8 th grade CRCTs (now called EOGs) at the end of the school year. They will also be required to take an End of Course Test (EOCT) in the spring in order to get high school credit for Coordinate Algebra. (pass/fail credit)

High School Placement 9 th grade math placement is based on test scores only! No retakes No opportunity to regain points 9 th grade science placement also depends upon math placement

What track is my child on? 9 th grade- Analytic Geometry 10 th grade- Advanced Algebra 11 th grade- Accelerated Pre-Calculus 12 th grade- AP Calculus

How is my child doing? Log in to Synergy Progress Reports Report Cards each semester me anytime with questions or concerns

Here are some great websites to try when you need help in math! Ask Dr. Math Find instructions on math topics Math questions answered here Cool videos that explainmath concepts! Math help with games Math help by subject A mathematical digital library

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Student/Parent Resources Help Sessions ◦ By appointment only ◦ Start at 8:20am Coordinate Algebra Syllabus Teacher Blog Note: Mrs. Peterson teaches more than one level of math so there are two levels of math represented on the blog