1. Algebra 1
Mrs. Bass

2. Fun Fact
I went to Elsinore Elementary and was promoted from EMS (then EJHS). I also attended EHS before moving to Oregon to finish my education.

3. Elsinore Middle School is Has math textbooks!
As we are piloting the CPM textbooks, we will have a limited supply of physical copies of the text. However, every GEMS student will receive password and login information to view the textbook at home. If you do not have access to the internet at home, please let me know and we will make the appropriate accommodations.
Practice and discussion are required to understand mathematics. When your child comes to you with a question about a homework problem, often you may simply need to ask your child to read the problem and then ask what the problem is asking. If they are still struggling please try one of the following questions:
What do you know about this part of the problem?
Explain what you know right now.
What do you need to know to solve the problem?
Can you draw a diagram or sketch to help you?

4. Growth Mindset Positive Math Mindset By Jo Boaler
Everyone can learn math
Mistakes are valuable
Questions are important
Math is about creativity and making sense
Math is about communication and connections
Depth is more important than speed
Math is about learning not performing
Growth Mindset

5. The Focus of the Classroom
The Teacher Centered Classroom
The Student Centered Classroom
All students discuss a new problem/concept (explore)
Formal definition
Teacher asks questions to focus and support the learning
Teacher lectures/shows examples of basic problems
Students and teachers summarize
Clarifications and Formal definition
Some students engage with the math via whole class discussion
Students work on their own and problems increase in difficulty
Rigorous • Aligned • Balanced • Accessible

6. Team Roles Resource Manager: Recorder/Reporter: Facilitator:
• Get supplies for your team, and make sure your team cleans up.
• Call the teacher over for team questions. “No one has an idea? Should I call the teacher?” “Are we sure that no one here can answer the question?”
Recorder/Reporter:
• Be sure you understand and are able to describe the mathematical thinking of the team to the rest of the class. “How can we show that idea? How would that look on paper?”
• Share your team data with the class.
• The teacher may give you extra information to share with your team.
Facilitator:
• Help your team get started by having someone read the task. “Who wants to read? Does everybody know what to do?”
• Keep the team together and make sure everyone understands your team’s answers before you move on. “Do we all agree?” “I’m not sure I get it yet – can someone explain?”
Task Manager:
• Make sure no one talks outside your team.
• Make sure your team is on-task and talking about math: “Ok, let’s get back to work!” “What does the next question say?”
• Listen for statements and reasons: “Explain how you know that.” “Can you prove that?”
College Preparatory Mathematics
25 minutes lesson (15 min debrief with next 2 slides) supplies: graph paper and team role cards and colored pencils
Rigorous • Aligned • Balanced • Accessible

7. Classroom Supplies Large Three Ring Binder Binder Reminder
Pencil Pouch
Pencils, Erasers (mechanical pencils are okay. Make sure you have extra lead)
Dry erase markers
Colored pencils and or pens (for notes)
Highlighters
Glue Stick
Scissors
You may buy an inexpensive calculator to use at home to check your work.

8. Grading Policy Chapter Tests 50% Quizzes (Group Tests) 25%
Homework/Classwork 25%
The Measure of Academic Performance (MAP) Algebra End of Course Exam will be used. A passing RIT score is A course grade of A, B, or C and a RIT score of 243 will ensure that a student moves to the next mathematics course.

9. Parent/Teacher Expectations
Lessons are based upon state Common Core Algebra 1 math standards.
Jupiter grades updated weekly on Friday
Bi-Weekly grade summary (on request)
Available (call school or
Parent conferences scheduled as needed

10. Class Expectations Homework 30 to 40 min./night
Notebooks due at the end of each Chapter
Quizzes
(Team Tests – 1 Per Chapter)
Individual Chapter Tests
(1 Per Chapter)

11. Elsinore Middle School ALGEBRA 1- Homework Schedule
Name
Unit
Perfect
Mostly Complete
At Least Half Complete
Not Complete OR No Work Shown
Parent
Date
Assignment
10 PTS
7 PTS
5 PTS
0 PTS
Signature
Book: CC Alg. 1
Class Work:
Homework: to 1-8
Class Work:
Homework: to 1-17 and to 1-22
Class Work:
Homework: to 1-29
Class Work:
Homework: to 1-37 and to 1-42
Class Work:
Homework: to 1-51
Class Work:
Homework: to 1-61
Class Work:
Homework: to 1-70
Class Work:
Homework: to 1-82
Class Work: Unit Closure
Homework:
As it is our belief that a student should be as prepared as possible to take summative assessments,
this completed document will serve as a ticket to take the unit test.
***If a student does not present this signed form at the time of the unit test, then they will be
required to take the test at the following After School Detention or No Zero Zone.***
End of Unit Parent Signature:

12. Mathematics Flow 6th 7th 8th 9th Course I 7th Accelerated Course 2
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 1
Course II
Course III

13. Help Options Tuesday or Thursday from 1:50 to 3:00
(unless I have a meeting to attend)
Alternate After school (prescheduled)
help at
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