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Welcome to 7 th Grade Pre-Algebra Mrs. Wells Room 304

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Welcome to 7 th Grade Pre-Algebra. Mrs. Wells Room 304. Who is Mrs. Wells?. Math teacher at Mendez since 2000 Highly qualified in middle school math Loves math and numbers! Loves people/children! Uses hands-on learning when appropriate Has grown kids. What Will We Learn?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Welcome to 7 th  Grade  Pre-Algebra

Welcome to 7th Grade Pre-Algebra

Mrs. Wells

Room 304

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Who is Mrs. Wells?

Math teacher at Mendez since 2000 Highly qualified in middle school math Loves math and numbers! Loves people/children! Uses hands-on learning when appropriate Has grown kids

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What Will We Learn?

Higher Levels of 6th Grade Topics Order of Operations 2(3+4)2 – 14/7 Integers (Positive and Negative Numbers) Fractions Exponents xy

Solving equations 2x + 7 = 23 Percents %, Ratios, and Rates (mph)

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What Will We Learn?

New Topics Exponent Rules (x2y3)(x 4y5) = x6y8

Solving Inequalities 2 + x > 50 Scientific Notation 3.1 x 107 = 31,000,000 Pythagorean Theorem a2 + b2 = c2

Graphing Equations y = mx + b

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How Will We Be Graded?

Standards Grade Based on Common Assessments

5 Advanced 85% 4 Proficient 65% 3 Basic 55% 2 Below Basic 27% 1 Far Below Basic

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How Will We Be Graded?

Performance Grade Based on Teacher Assignments, Quizzes

and Effort 5 Outstanding 90% 4 Above Average 79% 3 Average 65% 2 Needs Improvement 50% 1 Unsatisfactory

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How Will We Be Graded?

Citizenship Grade Based on Behavior 5 Outstanding 4 Above Average 3 Average 2 Needs Improvement 1 Unsatisfactory

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Types of Assignments

Homework! Daily, except weekends

Occasional Projects or Assignments

Supply Checks!! Effort in Class No Extra Credit! Make Up Absences

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Success for All Students

Be Respectful Students are Accountable for their behavior!

Come to Class Prepared to learn Materials Homework Good Attitude!

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Success for All Students

Effort = Success All students must participate in class Ask Questions! Periodic Grade Reports

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Success for All Students

Must do All HW Problems: Excused with Note from Parent AND 10 minutes tutoring for each problem skipped

Tutoring Available With me, after school = Test Grade

Increase In library, before and after school

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Success for All Students

Goal: Every Student proficient or Advanced on STAR tests

Incentive: Pizza Party for students Proficient or Advanced, or moved up one level, or met individual goal

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Tools and Supplies – Bring Daily

2 Pencils (NO PENS!) Extra lead or pencil sharpener with lid. I

do NOT have a sharpener you can use! Graph/lined paper notebook Colored Pencils – self sharpening if

possible – at least three bright colors) or a small box of crayons.

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CGP Text and Workbook

Text Book at Home Workbook at School Online Resources www.cgpEducation.com,

choose “Digital Resources”

for user name enter : textbook.24

for password enter: student

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More Procedures to Know

No cell phones on 7:55 – 2:31 Restroom: Need to make up time (5 min

detention), fill out agenda page, sign out If absent:

Bring Re-Admit Slip Get Worksheets from Basket Make up missed work/tests

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Homework:

Parent Letter Sign and return tomorrow. Do you wear glasses? Do you have a medical condition?

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Contact Me at Mendez

If you have any questions or concerns Before or after school. By phone (please

do not use voice mail) By e-mail [email protected] Via Agenda

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Thank You!!!!

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Questions?