1. Welcome Parents ! Jennifer Ficzko Algebra 1A jficzko@umtsd.org
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FiczkoMath.wikispaces.com
John Kolla
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KollaMath.wikispaces.com

2. The Major Topics covered in Algebra 1A
Chapter 1: Functions
Appendix: Review of Algebra Tiles
Chapter 2: Linear Relationships
Chapter 3: Simplifying Expressions and Solving Equations
Chapter 4: Systems of Equations

3. We also support learning of number sense
Fractions
Absolute value
Properties of Algebraic Thinking
Commutative Property
Associative Property
Distributive Property
Identity Properties

4. This is what it looks like at UMHS! Pd 3

5. This is what it looks like at UMHS! Pd 7/8

6. Homework is… Designed to reinforce new ideas learned in class
Contains additional questions that require students to recall and practice skills developed in previous lessons
Essential for internalization and reinforcement of ideas
Helps integrate the old knowledge with the new (make connections)

7. A blurb from CPM for parents:
"Mistakes are an important step in the process of learning. Don't let your child give up when she makes one! Encourage your child to persevere, try another strategy, think outside the box, or talk problems over with someone. Sometimes it is hard to watch our children make mistakes, but struggling helps brains grow, and for your child to become smarter and more resilient. Very successful people often report that many mistakes were made along the way to their success, and these mistakes were an important and much overlooked part of the journey. Your student does not need to be fast at math, so speed should not be a goal. She just needs to think deeply about it. This should also be the goal when responding to math questions. Encourage your child to think about his answer. Does it make sense? "

8. Websites of interest www.umhsmath.wikispaces.com
Ebook available at:
(each student has a username and password)

9. Websites of interest
Information and parent and weekly tips for the CPM program can be found at:
For student help videos: studenthelp.cpm.org
For homework help: homework.cpm.org

10. Thanks for coming and have a great night!