Welcome to 7 th Grade Pre-Algebra

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

2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. How Will We Be Graded? • Citizenship Grade • Based on Behavior • 5 Outstanding • 4 Above Average • 3 Average • 2 Needs Improvement • 1 Unsatisfactory

8. Types of Assignments • Homework! Daily, except weekends • Occasional Projects or Assignments • Supply Checks!! • Effort in Class • No Extra Credit! • Make Up Absences

9. Success for All Students • Be Respectful • Students are Accountable for their behavior! • Come to Class Prepared to learn • Materials • Homework • Good Attitude!

10. Success for All Students • Effort = Success • All students must participate in class • Ask Questions! • Periodic Grade Reports

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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

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

17. 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 wells@mendezschool.us • Via Agenda

18. Thank You!!!!

19. Questions?