Welcome to Curriculum Night!
Lindsay Hawkins
8A Linear Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry
About Me…
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Grew up in Arizona
Kyrene alumni
BS in Mathematics (education emphasis)
Highly Qualified in Secondary Mathematics (7-12)
What to expect in Honors
Geometry this year…
• Your child will be introduced to Geometry concepts
that are aligned to Arizona State Standards
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Geometric Properties
Basic Concepts and Proofs
Transformation of Shapes
Coordinate Geometry
http://www.kyrene.org/curriculum/Math%20Resources/Middle%20school/Geometry_2006_math_curriculum_map.doc
Topics include…
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Patterns and Sequences
Geometric Probabilities
Similarities
Circles and Circle Theorems
Transformation Matrices
3D Geometry
Surface Area and Volume
Trigonometry of the Right Triangle
Honors Geometry 1-2
– May change in the upcoming month…
How Do I Get The Final
Grade?
9 Week Quarter Grade
• Assessment (90%)
– Tests, Quizzes, Projects, Binder Checks
• Practice (10%)
– Bell work, Classwork, Homework
Semester Grade
• 40% First 9 Weeks
• 40% Second 9 Weeks
• 20% Exam
What Will We Be Doing In
Class?
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Cooperative Learning Groups/Partners
Tests
Quizzes
Quick Quizzes
Binders
Homework Policy
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Daily Basis
30-60 minutes for Geometry
Due Following Day Unless Specified
Posted on Board
Check HW – 5 Points per Assignment
• Time will be given at end of class to start assignment
Test Retakes
• Not Required; Student’s
responsibility to retake
• Students take home the test and
fixing the problems they missed.
• Depending on the student’s work, up
to half the points they missed can be
earned.
• 1 week to complete
• Students will be guaranteed half the
points back if they come in before
school or during lunch and complete
the problems with me.
Late Work
– Homework turned in late will not qualify for full
credit.
– Any completed late work that is turned in
before the Chapter Test will be counted as
half credit.
– Absolutely no late work for any reason will be
accepted after the Chapter Test on which the
work was assigned.
Absences
• Student’s responsibility to obtain the
information and assignments they
missed.
• Students have 1 school day for each
day absent to complete missed work
(this applies to homework, notes,
classwork, quizzes, and tests)
• Please let me know if student will
be absent ahead of time
Materials
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1”-1½” 3 Ring Binder
Highlighter
12 Tab Dividers (one tab for each chapter)
Red Pens to grade
Lined Paper for notes and HW
Graph Paper
Pencils and eraser
Calculator (Algebra and Geometry students
will need a scientific calculator)
Class Wish List
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Lots and Lots of Printer Paper!!
Colored Printer Paper
Dividers
Loose Leaf Paper
Dry Erase Markers
Band-aids
Tissues
Clorox Wipes
AA Batteries for Calculators
Keys To Success…How Can
You Help?
• Please encourage them to keep trying
• Check my website calendar and assignments
regularly
• Check their grades online – Parent/Student Portal
• Have them come in for extra help when necessary
• Attendance is extremely important! Everyday is
something new and different from anything they
have ever seen before.
Contact Information
• Website
http://www.kyrene.org/Page/25521
• Email
– lhawkins@kyrene.org
• Child Need Help?
– Before/After School – Any day during Lunch –
Academic Lab
– Homework Club and Learning Lab
Please feel free to contact me at anytime
regarding any questions or concerns!
QUESTIONS?
I look forward to a great year!
Welcome to Curriculum Night!
Lindsay Hawkins
8A Linear Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry
About Me…
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•
•
•
Grew up in Arizona
Kyrene alumni
BS in Mathematics (education emphasis)
Highly Qualified in Secondary Mathematics (7-12)
What to expect in Algebra
this year…
• Your child will be introduced to Algebra concepts
that are aligned to Arizona State Standards
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Numbers and Operations
Data Analysis, Probability, & Discrete Mathematics
Patterns, Algebra, & Functions
Geometry & Measurement
Structure and Logic
http://www.kyrene.org/curriculum/Math%2009_10/middle_math_maps.htm
Algebra Topics
include…
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Integers and Matrices
Solving Equations
Functions
Slope
Probability
Polynomials
Factoring
Vertex Edge Graphs
– And many more…. Please check out the
curriculum map if you want more information
Honors Algebra 1-2
– May change in the upcoming month…
How Do I Get The Final
Grade?
9 Week Quarter Grade
• Assessment (90%)
– Tests, Quizzes, Projects, Binder Checks
• Practice (10%)
– Bell work, Classwork, Homework
Semester Grade
• 40% First 9 Weeks
• 40% Second 9 Weeks
• 20% Exam
Class Structure
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Daily Bell work
Homework Reviewed/Graded
New Lesson
Independent Practice in Class / HW
Quizzes Periodically / Test End of Unit
What Will We Be Doing In
Class?
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•
Cooperative Learning Groups/Partners
Tests
Quizzes
Quick Quizzes
Binders
Homework Policy
•
•
•
•
•
Daily Basis
30-60 minutes for Algebra
Due Following Day Unless Specified
Posted on Board
Check HW – 5 Points per Assignment
• Time will be given at end of class to start assignment
Test Retakes
• Not Required; Student’s
responsibility to retake
• Students take home the test and
fixing the problems they missed.
• Depending on the student’s work, up
to half the points they missed can be
earned.
• 1 week to complete
• Students will be guaranteed half the
points back if they come in before
school or during lunch and complete
the problems with me.
Late Work
– Homework turned in late will not qualify for full
credit.
– Any completed late work that is turned in
before the Chapter Test will be counted as
half credit.
– Absolutely no late work for any reason will be
accepted after the Chapter Test on which the
work was assigned.
Absences
• Student’s responsibility to obtain the
information and assignments they
missed.
• Students have 1 school day for each
day absent to complete missed work
(this applies to homework, notes,
classwork, quizzes, and tests)
• Please let me know if student will
be absent ahead of time
Materials
•
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•
•
•
•
•
•
1”-1½” 3 Ring Binder
Highlighter
12 Tab Dividers (one tab for each chapter)
Red Pens to grade
Lined Paper for notes and HW
Graph Paper
Pencils and eraser
Calculator (Algebra and Geometry students
will need a scientific calculator)
Class Wish List
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•
Lots and Lots of Printer Paper!!
Colored Printer Paper
Dividers
Loose Leaf Paper
Dry Erase Markers
Band-aids
Tissues
Clorox Wipes
AA Batteries for Calculators
Keys To Success…How Can
You Help?
• Please encourage them to keep trying
• Check my website calendar and assignments
regularly
• Check their grades online – Parent/Student Portal
• Have them come in for extra help when necessary
• Attendance is extremely important! Everyday is
something new and different from anything they
have ever seen before.
Contact Information
• Website
http://www.kyrene.org/Page/25521
• Email
– lhawkins@kyrene.org
• Child Need Help?
– Before/After School – Any day during Lunch –
Academic Lab
– Homework Club and Learning Lab
Please feel free to contact me at anytime
regarding any questions or concerns!
QUESTIONS?
I look forward to a great year!
Welcome to Curriculum Night!
Lindsay Hawkins
8A Linear Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry
About Me…
•
•
•
•
Grew up in Arizona
Kyrene alumni
BS in Mathematics (education emphasis)
Highly Qualified in Secondary Mathematics (7-12)
What to expect in Linear Algebra
this year…
• Your child will be introduced to Algebra concepts
that are aligned to Arizona State Common Core
Standards
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Algebraic Expressions and Equations
Graphing Linear Equations
Mathematical Operations
Mastery of Basic Skills (Percents, Fractions, Decimals)
Probability
Logical Reasoning
Data Analysis
Geometry and Measurement
Transformations
Major Focus
• Concentration on Conceptual and Procedural
Knowledge as well as Math Communication
• Algebraic concepts and reasoning such as
working with variables, simplifying and evaluating
algebraic expressions and solving algebraic
equations.
• Solid geometry, geometric relationships, and
logical thought
Linear Algebra lays the foundation for higher
level Mathematics
Common Core Practices
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning
of others
4. Model with mathematics
5. Use appropriate tools strategically
6. Attend to precision
7. Look for and make use of structure
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
Class Structure
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•
Daily Bell work
Homework Reviewed/Graded
New Lesson
Independent Practice in Class / HW
Quizzes Periodically / Test End of Unit
How Do I Get The Final
Grade?
• Assessment (90%)
–
–
–
–
Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Binder Checks
• Practice (10%)
– Bell work
– Classwork
– Homework
Please check the Kyrene Parent Portal on a daily basis. Grades will be
updated as soon as possible. If you need a password, please contact
sis@kyrene.org
What Will We Be Doing In
Class?
•
•
•
•
•
Cooperative Learning Groups/Partners
Tests
Quizzes
Quick Quizzes
Binders
Homework Policy
•
•
•
•
•
Daily Basis
15-30 minutes for Linear Algebra
Due Following Day Unless Specified
Posted on Board
Check HW – 5 Points per Assignment
• Time will be given at end of class to start assignment
Test Retakes
• Not Required; Student’s
responsibility to retake
• Students take home the test and
fixing the problems they missed.
• Depending on the student’s work, up
to half the points they missed can be
earned.
• 1 week to complete
• Students will be guaranteed half the
points back if they come in before
school or during lunch and complete
the problems with me.
Late Work
– Homework turned in late will not qualify for full
credit.
– Any completed late work that is turned in
before the Chapter Test will be counted as
half credit.
– Absolutely no late work for any reason will be
accepted after the Chapter Test on which the
work was assigned.
Absences
• Student’s responsibility to obtain the
information and assignments they
missed.
• Students have 1 school day for each
day absent to complete missed work
(this applies to homework, notes,
classwork, quizzes, and tests)
• Please let me know if student will
be absent ahead of time
Materials
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
1”-1½” 3 Ring Binder
Highlighter
12 Tab Dividers (one tab for each chapter)
Red Pens to grade
Lined Paper for notes and HW
Graph Paper
Pencils and eraser
Calculator (Algebra and Geometry students
will need a scientific calculator)
Class Wish List
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Lots and Lots of Printer Paper!!
Colored Printer Paper
Dividers
Loose Leaf Paper
Dry Erase Markers
Band-aids
Tissues
Clorox Wipes
AA Batteries for Calculators
Keys To Success…How Can
You Help?
• Please encourage them to keep trying
• Check my website calendar and assignments
regularly
• Check their grades online – Parent/Student Portal
• Have them come in for extra help when necessary
• Attendance is extremely important! Everyday is
something new and different from anything they
have ever seen before.
Contact Information
• Website
http://www.kyrene.org/Page/25521
• Email
– lhawkins@kyrene.org
• Child Need Help?
– Before/After School – Any day during Lunch –
Academic Lab
– Homework Club and Learning Lab
Please feel free to contact me at anytime
regarding any questions or concerns!
QUESTIONS?
I look forward to a great year!