Mr. Kent CCGPS Coordinate Algebra With support

Who the heck is Mr. Kent?

And why should I care?

So, what’s coordinate algebra all about? And why should I care?

So, what’s coordinate algebra all about? The units we will be studying are: Relationships Between Quantities Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities Linear and Exponential Functions Describing Data Transformations in the Coordinate Plane Connecting Algebra and Geometry through Coordinates

Syllabus Check my blog (bookmark the blog)

Why do I have to learn this stuff anyway?

Math makes you smarter. Math makes you a better problem solver. Math makes you more money. Those are researched, proven facts.

What if I’m not good at math? jkh

What if I’m not good at math? I don’t care if you have never succeeded in a math class in your life. You can and will do well in this class if you do only 3 things:

What if I’m not good at math? I don’t care if you have never succeeded in a math class in your life. You can and will do well in this class if you do only 3 things: 1. Pay attention in class every day

What if I’m not good at math? I don’t care if you have never succeeded in a math class in your life. You can and will do well in this class if you do only 3 things: 1.Pay attention in class every day 2.Try the assigned problems (even if they seem too hard)

What if I’m not good at math? I don’t care if you have never succeeded in a math class in your life. You can and will do well in this class if you do only 3 things: 1.Pay attention in class every day 2.Try the assigned problems (even if they seem too hard), and 3.Ask questions when you don’t understand something

That’s it!!!!! 1.Pay attention in class every day 2.Try the assigned problems (even if they seem too hard), and 3.Ask questions when you don’t understand something If you do those three things, I guarantee you’ll do well in this class.

Syllabus Materials –Calculator: Buy a TI 30 Multiview or TI 36 Pro –Paper, Pencils, Binder –At least 3 Dry Erase Markers –A Composition Book or Spiral Notebook (at least 70 pages) –Optional: scissors, glue stick, tape, crayons/markers for interactive notebook Teacher “Wish List” Tissues Hand Sanitizer Dry Erase Markers

Syllabus Absences – Check my blog the night you are absent and check the crate the day you come back Missed tests/quizzes – test must be made up the next day if you are only absent 1 day, otherwise you have as many days to make up as you missed Grading – The algebra and support portions are separate –Algebra is “standards based” grading –Support is “efforts based” grading

Classroom Rules d

1.Be on time and prepared for class. 2.Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak. 3.Raise your hand and wait for permission to leave your seat. 4.Be respectful of yourself, other students and the school. 5.Follow directions the first time they are given.

Procedures Sharpen pencils at the beginning of class. Have your work out and ready when the bell rings Start working on the warm up without being told to do so During warm up, you may get your calculator and table supplies if necessary No food in class Throw trash away on your way out of class.

YOU. Enough already about Mr. Kent and Coordinate Algebra. Let’s talk about something really important— YOU.

On your index card Front: 1.Name on my roster 2.Name you want to be called 3.Scale of 1-10 how you like math (1 is the worst class ever, 10 is the best) 4.What grade do you want in this class? 5.What grade do you think you’ll get in this class?

On your index card Back: 1.Ways you learn best (ex. Notes, group work, independent, projects, games, etc.) 2.Favorite subject 3.Hobbies 4.Something unusual about you