1. WELCOME TO ALGEBRA 1 LAB Ms. Keeble Mrs. Buonomo- Gramata

2.  Graduate of The College of Arts & Sciences, Seton Hall University, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics  Graduate of The College of Education & Human Resources, Seton Hall University, Master of Arts in School Counseling  Served as a Graduate Assistant at Seton Hall University teaching Developmental Math II and III

3.  Graduate of Rutgers College, Rutgers University with a BA in Psychology and Italian Language  Graduate of Rutgers Graduate School of Education with a Masters in Special Education K-12 and Elementary Education K-8.  Served on the CST as a Learning Consultant conducting educational testing in LPS.

4.  Co-teaching class-(Special Education teacher and Content Area teacher)  2 teachers who share equal responsibility of instruction, reinforcement, assessment.  Differentiation of instruction, use of strategies incorporated into curriculum to appeal to various learning styles.  Beneficial for students to get that extra support when needed.

5.  This college prep course is designed for students who wish to meet the Algebra 1 requirement for college entrance, however may require additional support in both mathematics content and test-taking strategies in order to do so. This course will be taught in a double period which will include a lab component.

6.  Algebra 1 Lab  Geometry CP or Geometry Lab (2 Periods)  Algebra 2 CP or Intermediate Algebra  College Algebra and Trigonometry or College Math Seminar

7.  Number Sense  Integers  Rational Numbers  Equations-1 Variable  Inequalities  Equations-2 Variables  Functions  Exponents  Polynomials  Factoring  Slope

8.  Textbook  3 ring binder  Pencils (No Pen)  Calculator-yellow (Students are given a calculator to use throughout their 4 years at the high school) It should be brought to class daily to assist with class work and assessments.

9.  Different learning styles – visual, auditory, kinesthetic, tactile  Learning Inventory to gather information  Assessing learning styles facilitates the method of instruction  Use of different methods based on feedback from students

10.  Based on a point scale  Each graded assignment will be given a certain point value.  Summative Assessments-Activities, Quizzes, Tests, Homework  Not all assignments are graded as some are considered formative assessments  Encourage students to check grades on Genesis

11.  Use our Web Page “Keeble/Buonomo” for class notes, homework keys and important info about our class  Bring all materials to class  Arrive to class on time, ready to learn  Ask questions  Be a self-advocate  Complete homework  Try the very best you can!

12.  We are available for extra help after school Tuesday – Friday from 2:40- ?  Ms. Keeble: A 220  Mrs. Buonomo-Gramata: E 285  Math Lab during lunch: A106

13.  lkeeble@livingston.org lkeeble@livingston.org  dbuonomo@livingston.org dbuonomo@livingston.org