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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: Jeffrey.Kent@cobbk12.org• 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