1. Welcome! Algebra 9 th

2. Mrs. Robinson 21 years teaching; 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th 9 years at Pueblo. 1 Bachelors in Education from University of Wyoming 1 Masters from Nova University 2 certificates; Elementary Education K-6 Mathematics 7-12. 3 sons 1 husband 1 chocolate lab

3. Required Materials: Scientific calculators Pencil Colored marker/pencil/highlighter for grading Clear protractor or ruler Composition notebook

4. 2013-2014 9 th grade Curriculum: Algebraic expressions Systems of equations Rational numbers Quadratic equations Equations and inequalities Polynomials Linear equations and graphs Radical expressions and equations Technology Statistical data

5. Algebra 1 st Semester Content Standards: Number Systems Integers & Matrices Collecting and Interpreting Data Measures of Central Tendency Solving Equations in one Variable More Linear Equations and Literal Equations Properties of Functions Graphing Linear Functions Understanding Slope and Intercepts Writing Equations of Lines Using Standard and Point-Slope Form Absolute Value Equations Linear inequalities in one Variable Graphing Linear & Absolute Value inequalities in Two Variables Basic Probability Independent vs Dependent Events Vertex-Edge Graphs

6. Algebra 2 nd Semester Content Standards: Systems of Equations Problem Solving with Linear Systems Properties of Exponents Scientific notation & Exponential Functions Square Roots & Quadratic Functions Polynomials & FOIL Factoring I Factoring II - Completing the Square Quadratic Formula & the Discriminant Surface Area/Volume Review Radicals, Pythagorean Theorem & Distance Solving Radical Equations Proportions & Percents Rational Expressions & polynomial Division Solving Rational Equations

7. 2013-2014 9 th grade Math Adopted Textbooks: http://go.hrw.com/gopages/ma.html http://go.hrw.com/hrw.nd/gohrw_rls1/pKey wordResults?keyword=MA7+HWHelp3 Sample lesson:

8. First Semester Final: December 19, 2013

9. Assignments/Homework: Math is a subject that requires daily practice to build and retain skills and knowledge. As such, your child will have an assignment daily, with the exception of test days. (On a test day, there is no assignment or homework.)

10. Grade break down: 50% Tests 30%Quizzes 20% Homework 90 – 100A 80-89B 70-79C 60-69D 59-50F

11. Tutoring here at PUEBLO: For help: –Before school EVERY DAY in the library. 7:45 – 8:30 –M, T, W, F in classroom 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

12. Parent Portal Allows you to see Attendance, Grades, Calendar of Assignments, Email Addresses of Teachers, and Class Schedule.

13. Class Web Page Agenda Curriculum links This power point Grading policy Study helps Links of the week

14. Grade notification: I will need your help by staying actively involved in your child’s education. I will do my part to keep you informed through the use of: Email (email form) Phone calls Online grades Hard-copies of grades every 5 th week of each term. These hard copies will require your signature and to be returned to me the following day.

15. How can parents help? Check agendas Check website and grades online If I haven’t contacted you and you would like an update on anything, PLEASE contact me: nrobinson@kyrene.org 541-6982

16. Excellence in Math Contest! Exciting, challenging and fun state math competition First place in 2006, 2009 and 2011 -7 th grade team 2012-8 th grade team Second place in 2007 and 2008 -7 th grade team 2011 and 2012 - 8 th grade team The contest will be held on Saturday, 1/25/2014 on the CGCC Pecos campus

18. The Big Finish (for Math): 4 Please call or email me at anytime if you ever have any questions, comments or concerns. 4 Thank you so much for coming!