1. Mrs. Romberger 7 th Grade Pre-Algebra 8 th Grade Algebra I Part I 8 th Grade Algebra I 8 th Grade Honors Algebra I sromberger@neshaminy.k12.pa.us

2. A Little About Me…..  Neshaminy Graduate  Graduated from Temple University  Began teaching in Neshaminy 1992  Married with three daughters ages 20, 19 and 14  Live in the Neshaminy School District

3. Tonight’s Essential Question What do you need to know to help your child have a successful school year??? What do you need to know to help your child have a successful school year???

4. Pre- Algebra  Basic Algebra Skills  Integers and Exponents  Rational and Real Numbers  Collecting and Analyzing Data  Plane Geometry  Perimeter, Area, and Volume  Ratios and Similarity  Percents  Probability  Equations and Inequalities  Graphing Lines  Sequences and Functions

5. Algebra 1 Part 1  PSSA Review  Connections to Algebra  Properties of Real Numbers  Solving Linear Equations  Graphing Linear Equations and Functions  Writing Linear Equations  Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities  Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

6. Honors Algebra 1  PSSA Review  Expressions, Equations, and Functions  Properties of Real Numbers  Solving Linear Equations  Graphing Linear Equations and Functions  Writing Linear Equations  Solving and Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities  Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities  Exponents and Exponential Functions  Polynomials and Factoring  Quadratic Equations and Functions  Radicals and Connections to Geometry  Rational Equations and Functions  Probability and Data Analysis

7. Algebra 1  PSSA Review  Connections to Algebra  Properties of Real Numbers  Solving Linear Equations  Graphing Linear Equations and Functions  Writing Linear Equations  Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities  Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities  Exponents and Exponential Functions  Quadratic Equations and Functions  Polynomials and Factoring  Rational Expressions and Equations  Radicals and More Connections to Geometry

8. Class Must Haves….. 2-inch ring binder 5 dividers Agenda Book *Covered Textbook Pencils, Pencils, Pencils Calculator

9. Calculators You may use your own calculator (as listed below) for all quizzes and tests (except basic skills quizzes) provided you come to class prepared. Leaving it in your locker does not count as being prepared! Pre-Algebra – At the end of Chapter 3 Algebra 1 Part 1 – After Chapter 2 Honors Alg. 1 & Alg. 1 – After Chapter 2 *Recommended Calculator: TI32 or TI34

10. Notebooks You may use your own notebook for all quizzes provided you come to class prepared. Leaving it in your locker does not count as being prepared! You may not use your notebook on Tests or Basic Skills Review Quizzes.

11. Daily Procedures…. Place homework on their desk Begin warm-up Go over homework Notes and Classwork Homework assigned

12. What’s for Homework???? Posted on the board each period to be copied into student’s agenda book Posted each day on my website neshaminy.k12.pa.us Carl Sandburg Carl Sandburg Staff - Mrs. S. Romberger Staff - Mrs. S. Romberger Encouraged to bring notebook home EVERY night *Please feel free to use online textbook Website www.go.hrw.com www.go.hrw.com ( Students have passwords )

13. Grading Homework checked daily 2 pts each 3 – 4 quizzes 25-50 points Chapter Tests 100 points * Bonus Points * District Unit Exam Classwork points

14. Progress Reports Grades will be available online through the Home Access Center and will usually be updated daily. Interim Progress Reports will be posted online in Home Access at the halfway point of each marking period. I will also tell each student their grade periodically to be recorded on their grade sheet in their binder and signed by you

15. How to Get Help *If your child is struggling encourage them to arrange for extra help, otherwise send to arrange for extra help, otherwise send an email or write a note so arrangements an email or write a note so arrangements can be made can be made (Lunch, before or afterschool) (Lunch, before or afterschool) After school homework club with a teacher After school homework club with a teacher Online tutorials available with textbook Online tutorials available with textbook

16. Keystone Exams  Keystone Exams are given to any student who is taking a Full Year Algebra 1 Course. (Algebra 1 Part 1 does not take it)  Keystone Exam scores in 8 th Grade count towards the High School AYP numbers.  Failure to pass the Algebra 1 Keystone Exam in 8 th Grade will result in a remediation class requirement in next year’s schedule at NHS.  Given the fast pace of the Algebra 1 Course and the ramifications of the Keystone Exam, if you see your child is struggling, do not hesitate to contact me to discuss possible options.

17. 7 th Grade Placement Tests  All 7 th Graders will take 2 placement tests this year to help determine which Algebra course they will be placed in for 8 th grade. (Honors Algebra 1, Algebra 1, or Algebra 1 Part 1)  The IAAT (Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test) will be given toward the end of February and the Pre-Algebra Indicator will be given toward the end of April.  There is no way to really “study” for either test; students are encouraged to try their best on both tests so that their placement can be as accurate as possible.  Along with these two 100 point placement tests, there is also a 100 point 7 th Grade Performance piece based in equal parts on the students first 3 Marking Period grades along with their teacher’s observation.

18. PSSA Thank you for an outstanding effort on last years PSSA. Sandburg was 86% Proficient, and of that 86%, 60% were advanced! We must continue to work even harder and get that number over 90%!

19. I’m looking forward to a great year with your child! Thanks for coming. Mrs. Romberger

20. Opportunity Period Rules & Expectations plan in advance and arrive to class with ALL materials needed bring enough work to do to keep yourself occupied for the ENTIRE period if you need to see another teacher (for any reason) ask that teacher to sign a pass for you in advance……before OP begins work quietly work independently always bring a book to read

21. Effective Ways to Use Your Time Work on any work that the math or reading specialist assigned read a book organize notebook review notes create flashcards re-read what was read in class write a brief summary of what you read complete homework complete late work study for tests/quizzes create quiz questions with answers write spelling words 5x each