Welcome to Algebra with Mrs. Cohen!

Course Curriculum Algebra is a college prep course designed to

assist students in mastering Algebra skills required for success in high school level math

Quarter 1 covers a bit of ‘review’ material. New material will be introduced throughout the school year and we will ‘scaffold’ both new and review concepts.

Grades from this class will determine High School placement in math.

Common Core State Standards

Common Core StandardsCommon Core Standards

Each Chapter will have a CCSS ‘task’/activity Each Chapter will have a CCSS ‘task’/activity Incorporating new language and assessment Incorporating new language and assessment

practices.practices. 13-14 State Testing TBD13-14 State Testing TBD CCSS required to be taught in all grades CCSS required to be taught in all grades

starting 14-15 school year.starting 14-15 school year. To try some sample questions go to To try some sample questions go to

www.smarterbalanced.org/pilot-testwww.smarterbalanced.org/pilot-test Increasing depth of student knowledgeIncreasing depth of student knowledge

Essential Common Core Values

1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.3. Construct viable arguments and critique the

reasoning of others.4. Model with mathematics.5. Use appropriate tools strategically.6. Attend to precision.7. Look for and make use of structure.8. Look for and express regularity in repeated

reasoning.

Geometry Placement

Placement for Geometry in 9th grade (or 8th grade if student is a current 7th grader): 75% or higher test average for the year Proficient or higher on CST in May 2014 Teacher recommendation

Course Requirements

All students have been assigned a textbook that is to be left at home, a class set is provided. Link to online textbook on my webpage under ‘web resources’ and DVD’s available upon request.

Math section in multi-subject binder OR math folder

Plenty of college ruled paper for homework One-subject spiral notebook for note-taking Several Pencils (mechanical or wooden) Correcting Pens Student planner (to record homework daily)

Course Grading 25% Class work & Homework (Any late

or re-do assignments must be turned no later than the end of the unit, may be subject to partial credit)

65% Tests & Quizzes (I will do my best to post upcoming tests/quizzes under “Algebra Homework”. Studying is necessary for success on tests

and quizzes!) 10% Organization & Participation

Contact Information

Email cohenjan@dublinusd.net You no longer need to type ‘dpride’ in

the subject line Voicemail: 925-828-6227 x 6052 Website thru the school webpage Grades & progress can be checked

through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal please create your parent portal account

as soon as possible, I can help with forgotten passwords

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