Mrs. Romberger
7th Grade Pre-Algebra8th Grade Algebra I Part I
8th Grade Algebra I8th Grade Honors Algebra I
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
Tonight’s Essential Question
What do you need to know to help your child have a successful school year???
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
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
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
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
Class Must Haves…..
2-inch ring binder
5 dividers
Agenda Book
*Covered Textbook
Pencils, Pencils, Pencils
Calculator
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
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.
Daily Procedures….
Place homework on their desk
Begin warm-up
Go over homework
Notes and Classwork
Homework assigned
What’s for Homework????
Posted on the board each period to be copied into student’s agenda bookPosted each day on my website
neshaminy.k12.pa.us Carl Sandburg
Staff - Mrs. S. RombergerEncouraged to bring notebook home EVERY night*Please feel free to use online textbook
Website www.go.hrw.com( Students have passwords)
Grading
Homework checked daily 2 pts each
3 – 4 quizzes 25-50 points
Chapter Tests 100 points
* Bonus Points
* District Unit Exam
Classwork points
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
How to Get Help
*If your child is struggling encourage them
to arrange for extra help, otherwise send
an email or write a note so arrangements
can be made
(Lunch, before or afterschool)
After school homework club with a teacher
Online tutorials available with textbook
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 8th Grade count towards the High School AYP numbers.
Failure to pass the Algebra 1 Keystone Exam in 8th 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.
7th Grade Placement Tests
All 7th Graders will take 2 placement tests this year to help determine which Algebra course they will be placed in for 8th 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 7th Grade Performance piece based in equal parts on the students first 3 Marking Period grades along with their teacher’s observation.
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%!
I’m looking forward to a great year with
your child!Thanks for coming.
Mrs. Romberger
Opportunity Period
Rules & Expectationsplan 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
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
