Welcome to Team 8A Algebra I, Part 1 with Brenda Cantor & Megan Hayman

Tonight’s Guiding Question is: How can we work together to help your child to be successful in Algebra this year? 2

About Brenda Cantor…. 17 th year at CMS teaching math (24 th year of teaching) The “rumors” are true…. 1. I love teaching Algebra 2. I love teaching 8 th graders 3. Yes, we’ll be singing in class this year 3

About Megan Hayman…. 6 th year at CMS (13 th year of teaching) I’m excited to be working with your kids this year 1. I worked for a year as an aide to the Chair of the Senate Education Committee 2. I’ve taught all levels of MS & HS up and down the east coast 3. 8 th grade is my favorite 4

About Our Curriculum… We study the first half of Algebra I this year. Next year in 9 th grade, students will take Algebra I, Part 2 to study the second half of Algebra I. Algebra is the foundation for all future math courses so students will develop their Algebra skills, and hopefully build their math confidence, too

About Our “Routine”… 6 Students copy each day’s Guiding Question on the Guiding Question calendar. The calendar is a resource students can use to help prepare for assessments. It can also be used to help students answer your question: “What did you learn in school today?”

Highlights from the Start of Year Forms… 7

1.Binder Organization: 3 Algebra Sections Notes/Classwork Homework Test/Quiz 2.Homework: Completed on time Done in pencil; corrected in pen Try every problem Show original problem Show work and circle final answers “To Be Successful in Algebra…”

3.Textbook On-line Resources: Link is on 8A Algebra I, Part 1 homework web site Students also have a handout with the info 4.All tests and quizzes must be signed by a parent & corrected by the student. 5.Encourage your child to ask questions 6.Encourage your child to ask for extra help at flex and/or recess Completed on time Done in pencil; corrected in pen Try every problem Show original problem Show work and circle final answers More “To Be Successful in Algebra…”

Check out Infinite Campus (weekend?). Grades are calculated on a weighted scale: 85 % - All Assessments: Tests, Quizzes, Projects, Graded Classwork 15 % - Homework – Full credit for following all homework guidelines – Unexcused late homework: half credit 10 Grading Policy…

Teacher Webpage: An extension of our classroom. My website contains:website – Daily “Guiding Question” – Details about the homework assigned – “Document Container” with worksheets – Link to a Calendar showing upcoming assessments – Link to On-line Textbook with Log-in info 11

12 Please us with any questions or concerns throughout the year:

13 We’re looking forward to working together to help your child to be successful this year