7th Grade Pre AlgebraKaren Dettlinger

1) The Number System 2) Algebraic Expressions and Equations 3) Ratio and Proportional Relationships 4) Geometry 5) Statistics and Probability

Pre Algebra Overview

What good Mathematicians do!

Expectations

hard work to meet the adversity of rigorous expectations

Persistence and perseverance in overcoming rigorous expectations

passion for long-term goals the determining factor for success no matter

where you natural abilities lie the get it done personality sticking with it where others might be

distracted by boredom, failure, adversity, or plateaus

GRIT

will take time requires dedication requires willpower requires sacrifice requires pushing your mind to the max can be beat by temptation is worth it when you look back from your

goals

GRIT

Given at the end of a UnitStudy guides will be givenWill be cumulativeAccounts for 40% of the grade

Tests

Given periodically throughout the marking period

Quizzes mastery of one or two concepts

Redo for performance below a 75

Accounts for 30% of the grade

Quizzes & Small Projects

Given almost every nightAccounts for 20% of the gradeWill be posted on teacher web

site at the end of every day.Will be checked every night for

completion announced when graded for completion and accuracy

Do now/ Homework quizzes

Homework

Study guides will be sent home Exam will cover the units learned for

each marking period Will count for 10% of grade

Benchmarks

Up to 2 points of the overall grade can be earned back

Cannot push a student over full credit. Engaging activity throughout the

marking period

Extra Credit

Tests: 40% Quizzes: 30% Homework/Classwork: 20% Benchmark Exams 10% Extra Credit +5%

Grades

Will be taught by Homeroom teacher Bullying and normal conflict Passive aggressive and assertive behavior Using “I” messages Reporting or ratting Bystander strategies Conflict resolution steps Social decision making/ Social problem

solving Cheating and plagarism

Character Education

I am available any morning or afternoon for extra help

Please make an appointment! Bi-Monthly e-blasts Parent teacher conferences American Education Week Visitations in

November Jupiter grades Teacher Webpage Homework Postings Invite to the classroom On- going conferencing--email the best

Communication