Algebra 1 Common Core

Roslyn Middle School Math DepartmentBack to School Night

2014-2015

What is Algebra 1 Common Core?

• High school course based on Common Core State Standards

• Culminates in June with a NYS Regents

• Objectives:o Path to college and career readiness

o Foster deeper understanding

o Abstract and quantitative reasoning

o For more information…. engageny.org

This is not your older child’s Algebra! (or yours, for that matter…)

2005 - 2013

The cost of 3 markers and 2 pencils is $1.80. The cost of 4 markers and 6 pencils is $2.90. What is the cost of each item?

NowA high school drama club is putting on their annual theater production. There is a maximum of 800 tickets for the show. The tickets cost $6 before the day of the show and $9 on the day of the show. To meet the expenses of the show, the club must sell at least $5,000 worth of tickets.a) Write a system of inequalities that

represents this situation.b) The club sells 440 tickets before the

day of the show. Is it possible to sell enough additional tickets on the day of the show to at least meet the expenses of the show? Justify your answer.

What is expected of your child?

• Interpret and analyze situations• Apply concepts and procedures to new

situations • Develop a deeper understanding of the

workings of mathematics• Persevere in solving problems through

multiple attempts

How can you check on your child’s progress?

Ask to see your child’s Grade Log

Includes:

• All homework assignments for the quarter

• All grades acquired within a quarter

Your signature is REQUIRED for each quiz and test reported

Algebra 2014-2015

Flipping

The Classroom

WHAT is Flipping?

Traditional Classroom

In Class:• Teacher lecture • Demonstration• Independent practice

Outside Class:• Practice problems

Flipped Classroom

Outside class:• Watch recorded lectures• Follow model problems

In Class:• Teacher facilitates learning• Discuss and apply what was

learned from the video lesson

WHY do students like Flipping?

Outside class, students…• Go at their own pace• Can replay portions of

video lecture• Use technology• Can keep pace with the

class when absent• Review easily for exams

In class, students…• Have more personalized

contact time with teacher

• Gain opportunities to work with others

• Experience more engaging activities

WHY do parents like Flipping?

• Parents can watch the videos to support their child’s learning

• Parents have a firsthand look at the math curriculum

• Information Links:o Flipped Classroom

Infographico The Flipped Classro

om: Myths vs. Reality

When do we begin reviewing for the Regents?We have already begun!

• Spiral Sets (Q1 and Q2)o Assigned as homework on the night of a testo Includes topics from all previous units

• Mini-quizzes (Q3 and Q4)o Gradedo 5 mini-quizzes = 1 quizo Must be signed by a parent/guardian prior to being handed in

o Includes topics from all previous units

• Regents Review Sessionso 5 weekly 40-minute review sessionso Before or after schoolo Each week’s session covers specific topicso Typically begins 6 weeks prior to the Regents

In Closing: What Can You Do?

• Show enthusiasm for your child’s study of mathematics

• Encourage your child to be persistent; make sure that he or she knows that mathematics requires patience, practice and time to think and reflect

• Urge your child to ask questions during class or attend extra help for additional assistance

• Encourage your child to review class notes every night and watch FLIP videos repeatedly

Thank you for coming!

“Nine-tenths of education is encouragement.”

– Anatole France