Monday- Finish chapter 2.6 to 2.8 (Turn in Ben Carson/"Gifted Hands" Paper)
Tuesday- Review Quizzes A, B, C, D- go over answers and questions that students have to prepare for their test. For homework tonight do the practice test at the back of chapter 2 on page 133.
Wednesday- Practice Test on Chapter 2
Thursday- Chapter 2 Test, Collect Binders, Give students a reading assignment on Chapter 3.1 and assign vocabulary, practice problems from 3.1
Friday- Begin Chapter 3 - Solving Equations (This is the most important component of the Algebra 1 Course and it must be mastered to be successful in Geometry next year"
This is the last week of the marking period. The "Gifted Hands" paper, which is 3 paragraphs on how the student can make changes in his/her individual lives using Dr. Ben Carson as a role model. The paper is intended to help students think about specific applications and changes that would help each one improve their quality of life as students. It also helps them think as they are planning for the future.
The Binder that will be collected should contain a pouch with 5 pencils, an eraser, a ruler, 100+ sheets of lined paper, and all of the assignments, notes, quizzes, tests, and handouts for the first 9 weeks of school. Each page needs to have Name, Date, Hour and Title. All papers are to be in order by DATE. The Binder is worth half a test grade. I strongly encourage parents to be involved in the "binder process" as many 9th grade students struggle with organizational skills.
Students are welcome to come after school every day for individual help. I will stay as long as a student needs. Students are encouraged to make multiplication flash cards and to review at home nightly. 50 extra credit points can be earned just for making the cards and a point per night can be earned by reviewing for 10 minutes or more, and then bringing me a note with a parent signature and date.
The first quarter of school we focused on chapters 1 and 2, which are foundational math subjects that are vital to a successful high school math experience. Students are allowed to retake tests if they do not perform well, but they must take the initiative and see me after school. Also during the first quarter a considerable amount of time was devoted to organizational and character issues that will greatly help the student be more successful in all of his/her classes.
Parents can contact me at 586-791-6300 ext. 2200. I will do anything that will help your child improve in not only math, but any area that impacts their high school learning experience. Very few students stay after school or retake tests. I encourage each parent to talk to their student about this. Also, it is a good idea to ask them to show you their binders on a regular basis so that you can see whether or not they are staying organized and doing work. If your child has not made flash cards, please talk with them regarding this. Not only can they get extra credit but daily reviewing of their multiplication tables is one of the best things that they can do to improve math skills.
