Mr. Flynn michael.flynn@interborosd.org 610-237-6410 x2218 Algebra 1 Mr. Flynn michael.flynn@interborosd.org 610-237-6410 x2218

About the Teacher… Shippensburg University, B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education, 2004 St. Josephs University, Masters in Instructional Technology, 2010 Amazing Beard, August 2016 - Present 13th Year at Interboro High School

Teacher Webpage Links to Math Resources Lesson Videos Important Files (syllabus/this powerpoint)

Home Access Center Please make sure your contact information is up to date and include an email address if possible. See graded assignments and upcoming assignments See missing assignments Alpha Codes (do not affect average) “GP” means Grade Pending “E” means Excused

Grading/Assignments Assessments – 70% Workbook Quizzes – 20% Problem Sets – 10% *1st marking period includes Khan Academy Assignment

Grading/Assignments vs. Problem Sets Graded homework assignments on material already taught in class. Half the points are attributed to effort Half the points are attributed to accuracy Occur roughly every 2 weeks, and students have more than 1 day to complete them. vs.

Grading/Assignments Workbook Quizzes Occur every 2 to 3 weeks Questions from the videos Questions from problems already completed and checked in class. 15 questions in 10 minutes

Grading/Assignments Tests Occur every 3 weeks or so Can be retaken Must be done outside of class

Grading/Assignments Khan Academy Replaces study island Used for summer assignment Includes lessons, videos, and practice problems Assignment due November 1st (review topics)

To be Successful, students should… Be organized Be prepared Obtain and make up work when absent Check their answers to identify weaknesses Ask questions Take advantage of before or after school opportunities Extra help Re-testing Always “find a way”

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Curricular Highlights Write and solve linear equations and inequalities Write and graph two-variable equations and inequalities Write and solve linear systems of equations Polynomial operations Graphing and Factoring Quadratic Equations.

Keystone Exam All Algebra 1 students will take the State Keystone Exam in May Advance/Proficient = will never need to take Algebra Keystone again. Basic/Below Basic = Student will retake the Keystone next year (summer test is optional)

Calculators Buy a TI-84 Plus or TI 84 Plus C Graphing Calculator if possible. Students can borrow school version in class, but cannot sign them out for take-home use