1. Welcome to Honors Pre-Algebra!
Mrs. Lenze
Room 509

2. About Mrs. Lenze Graduated from Carmel High School
Graduated from Ball State University
BA: Elementary Ed.
MA: Secondary Ed.
Licensed for 7-9 Math
Teaching Career:
Prairie Trace Elementary
Clay Middle School
Creekside Middle School
Family
Married to Ted since 2004
Carson is in 4th grade
Breanna is in 1st grade

3. Honors Pre-Algebra Content
Solving Equations
Graphing Linear Equations and Linear Systems
Writing Linear Equations and Linear Systems
Functions
Angles and Similarity
Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
Data Analysis and Displays
Linear Equations
Exponents and Scientific Notation

4. Math Grades Math Grade: Exit Slips-
10% consists of homework and exit slips
90% consists of test and quiz grades
Homework:
Lesson Tutorials
Completion/effort
100%: done on time
90%: left in locker
80% : turned in late
50%: not turned in
Exit Slips-
Determine mastery of skill
Will be given after each lesson
If missed, student will meet with me to work a similar problem

5. Typical Math Day Station: Big 5-spiral review Go over homework
Answer questions on homework
Exit slip on lesson
Entrance problems over lesson tutorials.
Groups will be differentiated based on correct answers.
I will work with a small group if needed; otherwise, I will guide and facilitate higher-level discussions
Station:
Enrichment activity
Differentiated groups based on entrance problems
Independent Practice (Homework)
Journal/Technology
Why do I need to know this?
Who uses this in real life?
Continue enrichment

6. Communication With 140 students, no news is GOOD news!
If you need to contact me, is best:
I will try to respond to s within 24 hours during the school week.
Sign up for Remind (information on team website)
Make sure you have a myCCS account so you can track your child’s grades.
If your child is struggling:
Use the online resources of Big Ideas Math-linked on my webpage
Work odd problems in the math book-answers are in the back.
Google the math topic your child struggles with; there are TONS of free resources out there!

7. Using Mrs. Lenze’s Website
Go to the Creekside Middle School webpage
Click on Academics
Click on Teacher Websites
Type “Lenze” in search bar
Click on the World Icon