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Welcome toPre-AP Algebra
Quail Valley Academy
Don Simmons
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Who is this guy…
…and why do I want him teaching my child?
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My Classroom Reflects My Philosophy
College tee-shirts cover the walls A constant reminder to students to keep their eye
on the prize
Banners hang in prominence Quick reminders of what my classroom is about
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“Good is the Enemy of Great” Good enough is not good enough. Don’t be satisfied, you can always do better
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“Learn, Not Earn” The knowledge is the objective… …not the grade
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“Life Is A Word Problem” Solving skill problems is not enough Algebra must be put into context We will work with situational problems
throughout the year
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“Don’t Blame The Train”
“ When the gates are down,
And the lights are flashing,
And the whistle’s blowing in vain;
If you sit on the tracks,
Ignoring the facts,
Well, don’t blame the wreck on the train.”-- Don McLean
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Algebra Has Been Called… No less than a civil right. The gateway to success in this century.
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Algebra It is the transition from concrete arithmetic
to symbolic mathematics. It develops the abstract reasoning skills
necessary in both math and science.
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Algebra “Need-To-Knows” The foundation for all upper level math A high school course On your student’s permanent transcript Course content is 90% new material
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Goals of the Course Algebraic thinking & symbolic reasoning Function concepts Relationships between equations &
functions Tools for algebraic thinking Underlying mathematical processes
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How Will My Student Do? All of your students are capable of success The major hurdles will be…
Student effort and work ethic Abstract thought development Fast pace
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Cognitive Dissonance The uncomfortable tension your child
experiences during intense learning It is a driving force that compels the mind to
acquire new ideas
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Lesson Cycle Read and take notes from text Classroom lesson and notes Post-lesson practice Solutions check and discussion
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Situationals (word problems) Applying the algebra Problem-solving skills Critical, higher-level, thinking
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Assignments Yes Mom, we have homework
Tonight, tomorrow night, this weekend
Several different levels of difficulty We review difficult problems in class I do not collect homework
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Assessment Scheduled assessment every Friday Quiz, Quiz, Test Quick Quizzes anytime Notebook checks anytime
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Study Needs 2 – Quad-ruled Spirals 3-ring notebook with dividers & paper TI-84 graphing calculator Mechanical Pencils (many) Red checking pen 6-inch straight edge (ruler)
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Success Takes Everyone You need to be involved This is not where you begin hands-off
parenting
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Student Expectations Daily preparation for class discussion Complete, up-to-date notes from text and
classroom Stay current with practice assignments Learn for the long term
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Parent Expectations Daily involvement and discussion with your
student Periodic checks of your student’s work
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Teacher Expectations Ready to teach when the bell rings A positive attitude and an open mind A rigorous curriculum Demand of excellence Approachable & available at all times
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Web Site www.the-q-factor.net Assignments Student discussions Lesson demonstrations & slideshows Printable materials
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Summer Tutorials Website-based tutorials Fundamentals to prepare students for the
coming year Self-grading quizzes to check
understanding Selected math-oriented website links
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Student Eyesight
There is a good chance your student does not see as well as you might think.
I strongly urge having an eye exam before school begins.
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Thank You!Don Simmons