1. Welcome to Pre-Algebra! Mr. Oliveira joliveira@sch.ci.lexington.ma.us

2. Sept – Oct: Similar Figures/Scale Factor, Ratios & Proportions.
Oct – Nov: Fractions, Decimals
Dec – Jan: Expressions & Equations
Feb: Rates & Percents
Mar: Rate of change/ Equations / Linear Functions
Apr – May: Geometry
June: Statistics / Probability
Curriculum

3. Typical Day in Class Do Now (individual work) Do Now (class review)
Review homework (specific questions)
Explore new concept
Group/Independent Practice
Wrap Up

4. Homework Expectations
Every problem attempted
All work shown neatly
Homework can be turned in one day late for half credit.
25-30 Minute Maximum
If struggling, please let me know

5. Grading Homework 10% Do Now Work 15% Quizzes 20% Projects 25%
Assessments (Tests) 30%

6. Extra Help After school (generally until 3:30 Monday-Thursday)
Homework help
Quiz/Test corrections
Lunch help
By appointment before school

7. How to help your child… Check homework nightly for completion
Teacher Site (Schoolwires)
Dr. Math
Khan Academy
Communication via
Encourage extra help
How to help your child…