2. Welcome to Back to School Night 09-10 Mrs. Varlotta’s Pre-Algebra Class

3. Welcome to Mrs. Varlotta’s Math Class Introduction Objective/Homework/Warm-Up Textbook Overview

4. Math Notebook Must be a spiral notebook Must be brought to and from home and class each day All work MUST be completed in pencil Each day a student comes into class the date, objective, warm-up, class notes, and classwork are completed in the math notebook. Homework is completed in the math notebook This notebook is a great way for parents to review with students math concepts taught daily.

5. Mrs. Varlotta’s Math Homework Policy All Homework MUST be completed in pencil Homework should include the following: –Date –Assignment –DIRECTIONS!!! –Written out problems

6. Grading Policy Grades are calculated according to the following percentages: Classwork………………30% Homework…………...…10% Quizzes……………..….30% Tests………..…………..20% Participation/Preparedness…….10% Students are encouraged to keep track of grades

7. Tests: –Usually 2-3 per quarter –Howard County Quarterly Assessment given at the quarter –Study Guides will be given with tests Quizzes: –Usually once a week –Notebook quizzes 2-3 times per quarter –Students will always be made aware of quizzes and concepts on quiz Tests & quizzes are glued into math notebook and signed by parent/guardian for HW credit. Tests & Quizzes

8. Pre-Algebra Quarter 1: –Rational Numbers/Number Relationships –Evaluate expressions and inequalities Quarter 2 –Ratios, Rates, Proportions –Expressions, Equations, Inequalities Quarter 3 –Geometry –Measurement Quarter 4 (Beginning Algebra) –Knowledge of Number Relationships –Computation/Arithmetic –Knowledge of Algebra, Patterns, Functions

9. Thank you for coming to Back to School Night Questions???? Contact via email or phone: –Annmarie_varlotta@hcpss.orgAnnmarie_varlotta@hcpss.org –http://emmsavarlotta.hcpss.wikispaces.net/http://emmsavarlotta.hcpss.wikispaces.net/ –410-313-2839 between 1:30pm-3:30pm Take home with you –HW website –Math Curriculum