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Welcome to Algebra. Mrs. Jenkins. About Mrs. Jenkins. Keith Valley and Hatboro Horsham Graduate Penn State University 12 th year teaching Mathematics at KV Son, Benjamin, 6 months. Classroom Rules…. Algebra 1 Curriculum. Course Content. Standardized Tests. Linear Equations - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Welcome to AlgebraMrs. Jenkins
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• Keith Valley and Hatboro
Horsham Graduate
• Penn State University
• 12th year teaching
Mathematics at KV
• Son, Benjamin,
6 months
•About Mrs. Jenkins
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•Classroom Rules…
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COURSE CONTENT
Linear Equations
Absolute Value and Inequalities
Systems of Equations
Exponents, Polynomials and Quadratics
PSSA’s – April 2013
Weekly multiple choice and open ended practice
Keystone Exams- May/June 2013
Graduation Requirement
STANDARDIZED TESTS
•Algebra 1 Curriculum
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Online Version www.classzone.com
User Name: kvalgebra
Password: hatters
•Algebra 1, Holt McDougal, 2011
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•Course Recommendation ProcessFor HHHS
Honors Geometry/Prob Stat
College Prep Geometry/Prob Stat
97% and +
70% - 96%
69% and - College Prep Algebra 1
•Starts January / February 2013 •Grades from Marking Period 1 and 2 are averaged together•Re-evaluated later on in the year for changes•Recommendation is intended to place your student where they will be the most successful
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Course grade is determined by overall points.
Points are earned through Homework, Class work, Quizzes and Tests
•Grades/Homework
Homework is assigned every night to reinforce the concepts learned.
See Classzone resources @ HomeTutorPowerPoint PresentationsVideo Tutor with Practice
Available during MPP, before or after school by appointment
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•What to do with a frustrated student?
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Questions?
Contact information
Christine Jenkins
215.420.5177