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1st Pd: Algebra I College Prep   8:15 - 9:20

2nd Pd: Algebra I College Prep  9:25 - 10:10

3rd Pd: Algebra I College Prep  10:15 - 11:00

4th Pd: Staff Development       11:05 - 11:50

5th Pd: Lunch                         11:55 - 12:30

6th Pd: Algebra I College Prep  12:35 - 1:20

7th Pd: TAKS I                       1:25 - 2:10

8th Pd: Algebra I                    2:15 - 3:10

9th Pd: Planning                     3:15 - 4:00

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January 4th – Monday

• Back to school rules

1.)  Enter the room promptly and quietly, ready to learn.

2.)  Bring all needed materials/assignments to class.

3.)  Follow directions the first time they are given.

4.)  Remain seated, and raise your hand to speak.

5.)  Respect your classmates and teachers, including their property.

Depending on the class assignment or activity (ex:  cooperative learning and computer work), additional rules may be added--so, be flexible. 

• Classroom expectations
• writing notes down as the teacher lectures
• reading questions when called upon
• speaking (class discussion)
• listening during instruction
• collaborating (working together in groups)

• Class Goals
• 100% Attendance
• 100% Participation
• 100% mastering all TAKS objectives
• 100% passing Mini-Assessments
• 100% passing TAKS

• TAKS Countdown
• 15 Weeks before actual Math TAKS Exam
• 8 Weeks before actual ELA TAKS Exam

• Wednesday- Mini Assessments
• Every other Wednesday we will have a mini-assessment
• These assessments will count as test/quiz grades in class

• Time on Task
• Must always be on task
• We will start as soon as the bell rings and work all the way until the end of the period
• We don’t have any time to spare

• Attendance (importance of being in school everyday due to curriculum we are going to follow)

• Next district benchmark
• January – ELA district benchmark
• March – Math, Science, Social Studies district benchmarks

• ELA TAKS Test March 3rd

• Spring Break – March 15th – March 19th

• Easter Break – April 2nd  – April 5th

• TAKS Testing – April 27th – April 30th  

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solving equations

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http://riogrande-2.agilemind.com/LMS/com.agilemind.lms.LMS/LMS.html

TOPIC 12: MOVING BEYOND SLOPE-INTERCEPT

TOPIC 14: SOLVING LINEAR EQUATIONS

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TAKS 1 - FOUR CORNER MODEL PROJECT

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Algebra provides tools and ways of thinking that are necessary for solving problems in a wide variety of disciplines, such as science, business, social sciences, fine arts, and technology.  This course will assist students in developing skills and processes to be applied using a variety of techniques to successfully solve problems in a variety of settings.