mr. kent ccgps coordinate algebra with support. who the heck is mr. kent?
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Mr. KentMr. Kent
CCGPSCCGPS
Coordinate Coordinate AlgebraAlgebra
With supportWith support
Who the heck is Mr. Kent?
Who the heck is Mr. Kent?
And why should I care?
So, what’s coordinate algebra all about?
And why should I care?
So, what’s coordinate algebra all about?
The units we will be studying are:Relationships Between QuantitiesReasoning with Equations and InequalitiesLinear and Exponential FunctionsDescribing Data Transformations in the Coordinate PlaneConnecting Algebra and Geometry through Coordinates
Syllabus• Email: [email protected]• Check my blog (bookmark the blog)
http://cobblearning.net/kentalgebra/
Why do I have to learn this stuff anyway?
Why do I have to learn this stuff anyway?
Math makes you smarter.Math makes you a better problem solver.Math makes you more money.
Those are researched, proven facts.
What if I’m not good at math?
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What if I’m not good at math?
I don’t care if you have never succeeded in a math class in your life. You can and will do well in this class if you do only 3 things:
What if I’m not good at math?
I don’t care if you have never succeeded in a math class in your life. You can and will do well in this class if you do only 3 things:
1. Pay attention in class every day
What if I’m not good at math?
I don’t care if you have never succeeded in a math class in your life. You can and will do well in this class if you do only 3 things:
1.Pay attention in class every day2.Try the assigned problems (even if they seem too hard)
What if I’m not good at math?
I don’t care if you have never succeeded in a math class in your life. You can and will do well in this class if you do only 3 things:
1.Pay attention in class every day2.Try the assigned problems (even if they seem too hard), and3.Ask questions when you don’t understand something
That’s it!!!!!1. Pay attention in class every day2. Try the assigned problems (even if
they seem too hard), and3. Ask questions when you don’t
understand something• If you do those three things, I
guarantee you’ll do well in this class.
Syllabus• Materials
– Calculator: Buy a TI 30 Multiview or TI 36 Pro– Paper, Pencils, Binder– At least 3 Dry Erase Markers– A Composition Book or Spiral Notebook (at least 70
pages)– Optional: scissors, glue stick, tape, crayons/markers
for interactive notebook
• Teacher “Wish List”• Tissues• Hand Sanitizer• Dry Erase Markers
Syllabus• Absences – Check my blog the night you are
absent and check the crate the day you come back
• Missed tests/quizzes – test must be made up the next day if you are only absent 1 day, otherwise you have as many days to make up as you missed
• Grading – The algebra and support portions are separate– Algebra is “standards based” grading– Support is “efforts based” grading
Classroom Rules
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Classroom Rules1.Be on time and prepared for
class.2.Raise your hand and wait for
permission to speak.3.Raise your hand and wait for
permission to leave your seat.4.Be respectful of yourself, other
students and the school.5.Follow directions the first time
they are given.
Procedures• Sharpen pencils at the beginning of class.• Have your work out and ready when the
bell rings• Start working on the warm up without
being told to do so• During warm up, you may get your
calculator and table supplies if necessary • No food in class• Throw trash away on your way out of
class.
Enough already about Mr. Kent and Coordinate Algebra. Let’s talk about something really important—YOU YOU ..
On your index card
Front:1.Name on my roster2.Name you want to be called3.Scale of 1-10 how you like math (1 is the worst class ever, 10 is the best)4.What grade do you want in this class?5.What grade do you think you’ll get in this class?
On your index card
Back:1.Ways you learn best (ex. Notes, group work, independent, projects, games, etc.)2.Favorite subject3.Hobbies4.Something unusual about you