Dear Algebra I Student,
Congratulations! You have been registered to take Algebra I next year at R.C.
Edwards Middle School. This course is for high school credit, so be prepared to work
hard during and outside of the class to do your best.
On the R.C. Edwards Middle School home webpage as one of the scrolling
announcements, there will be a link to the summer work for Algebra I. This packet can
be printed out from the site, or you can come to the school front office over the
summer to get a packet. These problems will be due at the beginning of the second
week of school. Please note that all work must be shown to receive credit. Also,
there will be a quiz on this material the second week of school. The problems in this
packet should be material Algebra I students have already mastered, and are
necessary for students to be successful in Algebra I. On the digital copy from the
website, there are links to websites that will help you complete the problems if you
have trouble.
In Algebra I, we will be using a graphing calculator daily. R.C. Edwards will have
TI-84 plus calculators that you will be able to rent for the year at registration. Students
will also be able to use a graphing calculator on all testing this year, including the
Algebra End of Course final exam. These calculators are also the same ones needed
for high school math and science courses.
If you choose to purchase a graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus Silver is one of the
best choices on the market. This calculator has the ability to have the operating
system upgraded via a computer or other calculator. During the summer months,
these calculators sometimes go on sale, so by having this information you can take
advantage of any savings as these calculators are expensive. If you purchase one,
please keep all cords and purchase information that come with your calculator since
some are rechargeable and you will need the cord to keep it charged. Also, some of
the rechargeable batteries have not been lasting very long, so keeping the sales
information for warranty is important.
Please keep in mind that the purchase of a graphing calculator is completely optional,
and you are by no means required to purchase one for this class.
If you have any questions about purchasing a graphing calculator, please feel free to
contact me.
Sincerely,
Lee Cory
R.C. Edwards Middle School
leecory@pickens.k12.sc.us