1. Algebra 1 Eighth grade Abigail Hollenbeck

2. Basic Information  About me  Ahollenbeck@methacton.org  Materials  Pencils, notebook, dry erase markers, graphing calculator  Textbook: Glencoe McGraw Hill Algebra 1  Class Routine

3. Keys to Success  Step 1 Respect me by being prepared to learn: Come to class with an open mind and all of your materials. Be prepared to learn and practice new skills.  Step 2 Respect others by participating: Raise your hand to speak. Treat others with dignity. We are all here to learn and improve. Our greatest resource is one another.  Step 3 Respect yourself by being persistent: In this class we don’t do “easy”, we make things easy through hard work and learning. I will challenge you to become the best you can be. Mistakes are part of the process. Give your best effort every day.

4. Course Outline  Chapter 1: The Language and Tools of Algebra  Chapter 2: Solving Linear Equations  Chapter 3: Functions and Patterns  Chapter 4: Analyzing Linear Equations  Chapter 5: Solving Systems of Linear Equations  Chapter 6: Solving Linear Inequalities

5. Course Outline  Statistics and Probability  Chapter 7: Polynomials  Chapter 8: Factoring  Chapter 10: Radical Expressions and Triangles  Chapter 11: Rational Expressions and Equations

6. State Testing  8 th grade PSSA (April 18-26)  Every 8 th grader takes  12 standards: Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.  Algebra 1 Keystone (May 16-27)  Students enrolled in Algebra  37 standards: Represent, solve, and interpret systems of equations/inequalities and systems of equations/inequalities graphically and algebraically.

8. Grading

9. High School Scheduling  95% or greater to quality for Honors Geometry  80%-94% to qualify for Geometry  60-79% to qualify for Fundamentals of Geometry http://www.methacton.org/cms/lib/PA01000176/Centri city/Domain/112/PPG%20-%202012-2013%202-13- 12.pdf 8 th Grade9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade Algebra IGeometryAlgebra II/TrigPre-CalculusCalculus

10. Other Stuff  Retake policy  Dress for Success  Weekly Email/Remind  @hollen to 81010  Website  Methacton School District  Teacher Sites  Arcola  Hollenbeck

11. Conclusion/Questions