1. 7 th Grade Informational - May 13, 2014 Email: pmathews@houstonisd.org Informational - May 13, 2014 Email: pmathews@houstonisd.org Pre-AP Algebra 1A/1B

2. Final Recommendations Final recommendations for Algebra 1 will be made AFTER Math STAAR scores are received and reviewed by the Math department and administration.

3. Parent & Student Agreement Algebra 1 is a high school credit course & taught at accelerated pace.Students must maintain an average of 75 or above.Students will take the Algebra 1 EOC STAAR Assessment. After final recommendations are provided, parents and students must sign the agreement to enroll students in 7 th Grade Pre-AP Algebra 1.

4. Algebra 1 Expectations Students are expected to keep up with all classwork and homework given throughout the course. Algebra 1 is an advanced course, which will cover concepts at a fast pace! Students must: Stay focused and positive Manage time well Complete ALL homework assignments Be organized Take NEAT and UNDERSTANDABLE notes! Be responsible for all assignments missed

5. Curriculum Overview  Demonstrating Patterns Using Multiple Representations  Solving Equations Using Proportional Reasoning and Algebraic Properties  Equations and Inequalities  Using Patterns to Develop Linear Functions  Representing Patterns as Equations and Graphs  Demonstrating Patterns Using Multiple Representations  Solving Equations Using Proportional Reasoning and Algebraic Properties  Equations and Inequalities  Using Patterns to Develop Linear Functions  Representing Patterns as Equations and Graphs  Linear Regression  Relationships in Systems of Linear Equations  Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities  Patterns in Polynomials and Exponents  Patterns in Quadratic Functions  Patterns of Growth and Decay in Exponential Functions and Inverse Variation

6. Summer Bridge Math Program  A 12-day course intended to prepare students entering Pre-AP Algebra 1 in the fall  Daily attendance is required!  Students are expected to come prepared with all of their materials.  HOMEWORK will be assigned daily - students must complete ALL homework and classwork assignments  Textbook will be provided – Glencoe Texas Mathematics, Course 3  A 12-day course intended to prepare students entering Pre-AP Algebra 1 in the fall  Daily attendance is required!  Students are expected to come prepared with all of their materials.  HOMEWORK will be assigned daily - students must complete ALL homework and classwork assignments  Textbook will be provided – Glencoe Texas Mathematics, Course 3 DATES: June 9-26 Monday-Thursday only! TIME: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm Breakfast- 7:30-8:00 am Lunch- 10:40-11:10 am