1. Welcome! Honors Integrated Algebra/ Integrated Algebra Instructors: Mr. Kurt D’Angelo Mr. Mike Patane OMS Math Team Leader/Instructor: Mrs. Suzanne Fox

2. Integrated Algebra/Honors Integrated Algebra Taking a high school credit bearing course at the middle school level What are the course requirements? Homework – up to ½ hour for IA, up to 1 hour for Honors IA Quizzes – given on a regular basis with notice 5 week exams – modeled after regents exams; honors exams will be at a more difficult level Overall grading policy is in line with the high school Overall 85 average to remain in honors program at completion of the course

3. How difficult is the course? 1 st quarter grade – mid 70’s to low 80’s Challenging problems – requiring various strategies; students may not come up with an answer Learning how to learn – math has always been easy, some may struggle for the first quarter

4. Series 1 - quarter 1 Series 2 - final grade Series 3 - Honors x 1.05

5. What are the keys to success? Take good notes Come for extra help Talk to classmates Set enough time aside to complete work Use the internet

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8. Questions… Thank you!!