1. Mr. Chavel
School Year
Teacher Talk

2. Thank You!
For allowing me to partner with you to help your young person be all that he is intended to be!
For taking time out of your busy schedule to come for tonight’s “Teacher Talk!”

3. My Granddaughters

4. Theme for
"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company ... a church ... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude ... I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you ... we are in charge of our Attitudes."    ~Charles Swindoll

5. Topics Covered in Math 1a
Expressions, Equations, and Functions
Linear Equations
Linear Functions
Equations of Linear Functions
Linear Inequalities
Systems of Linear Equations

6. Homework and Grading
Homework checked daily for effort (0-10 grade) Will count toward a daily average.
Homework is posted on the website as well as a description of the topic covered in class
Tests, Quizzes, Projects – given throughout and graded for:
Knowledge & Accuracy – How accurate is the student’s work?
Problem Solving – Does the student try different approaches? Does the student make connections to prior knowledge and apply it to new problems?
Mathematical Communication – How does the student organize/present work? Can the student explain rationale?

7. Grading in Math 1a
The percentage grade is determined using the following process: Test/Project – 60%, Quiz – 30%, Daily – 10%
The final grade will be found using the formula: Average of the four quarter percentage grades * 80% + Final Exam Grade * 20%

8. CONTESTS
Mathcounts – We started today. You do not need to register, just show up. There is a google form that needs to be completed.
AMC 8 – All my students will take the AMC 8
AMC 10 – Students who do well on AMC 8 will take the AMC 10
AIME – This contest is only given to students who qualify according to their AMC 10 score.
The North Carolina High School Math Contest – Students will be chosen for Math 1, Math 2, and Math 3 contests based on several factors.
PurpleComet! – Online team contest
Please see my teacher page for more information about math contests!

9. My Form of Communication
My address:
Your students math course listed on my teacher page (you and your child may want to register).
If your child is interested in MathCounts – Please have them to subscribe to that page as well.

10. Questions?