Del Webb Middle School Open House Mrs. Albright Pre-Algebra Room 728
Pre-Algebra Curriculum Overview Quarter 1: Rational numbers and decimal expansions. Solve linear equations in one variable. Exponents and scientific notation. Quarter 2: Define, evaluate, and compare functions. Understand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations. Use functions to model relationships between quantities. Semester 1 Exam: Common Assessment: ALL CCSD Pre-Algebra students.
Pre-Algebra Curriculum Overview Quarter 3: Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations. Investigate patterns of association in bivariate data. Know that there are numbers that are not rational, and approximate them by rational numbers. Quarter 4: Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem. Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres. Understand congruence and similarity using physical models, transparencies, or geometric software. Semester 2 Exam: Common Assessment: ALL CCSD Pre-Algebra students.
Behavior Expectations for Success Be prepared for class Be an active participant in class Always do your best Take advantage of all learning opportunities Progressive Discipline Verbal Warning Parent Contact Counselor Referral Dean’s Referral Academic Expectations Practice Work = 10% Quizzes = 30% Tests = 60%
Contact Information: Sign up for Remind Send a text to: or sign up for class Infinite Campus Phone Del Webb Notes Conference Schedule with Genia Wolfe, 8 th grade counselor
Please stay on top of your child’s progress in this class. Try to have conversations about what we are doing and how they are doing. Avoid lectures. I am here to help, but it is up to your child to seek out the help they need. Before school help is available by appointment only. I am available after school from 3:25 – 4:25 on Mondays. After school help is also available on Thursday from Mrs. Hadobas in room 730. Late buses are provided for students zoned for bus service.
Any questions? OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE Early Bird 5:45 p.m. – 5:55 p.m. Period 1 6:00 p.m. – 6:20 p.m. Period 2 6:24 p.m. – 6:34 p.m. Period 3 6:38 p.m. – 6:48 p.m. Period 4 6:52 p.m. – 7:02 p.m. Period 5 7:06 p.m. – 7:16 p.m. Period 6 7:20 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thank you for being here tonight.