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The last day of school for the 2011-12 school year has been moved from June 5 to June 7, 2012. Please mark your calendars accordingly. |
Recent ActivityInstructor: Mr. Roberts
Algebra 1 class with three clear goals. We will:
1) Improve our Common Assessment and Math CST scores.
2) Practice success in Algebra and life by learning from our mistakes.
3) Be ready to succeed in math next year, and beyond.
1) Improve our Common Assessment and Math CST scores.
2) Practice success in Algebra and life by learning from our mistakes.
3) Be ready to succeed in math next year, and beyond.
Announcements  Hotmath Rocks!Best website for homework help - it's GREAT! Click on this link to go to Hotmath.com, then click on "LOG IN" at the top right of the page and enter the password CLE344. Click on the "Algebra 1" button, then choose our textbook (scroll to bottom - find Prentiss-Hall California Algebra 1, 2009 Edition).  Why Do Well this Year? What's in the Balance?For one thing, how well you do this year determines what math class you will be in next year. Read on!
If you earn an A or B this year and have good test scores from 7th grade, you will take Geometry in 9th grade - and be on track for a 4 year college or university later. For those who must re-take Algebra next year, wouldn't it be smart to learn as much as you can NOW so that you can get an A or B on your official high school grade transcript for algebra in 9th grade? With some extra effort, you could then be on track for college or university, too! The bottom line is: don't wait until later to "do well" in algebra, for later may never come. The right time to do well is right now :-)  Required MaterialsPlease bring the following each day:
1. Pencil and eraser. 2. 3-ring binder with a math divider. 3. Lined paper - college-ruled. 4. Spiral graph paper notebook for all notes, classwork, and homework - available now from Mr. Roberts for $1.00. 5. A short ruler or straight-edge. 6. Agenda. A calculator for checking your work at home is recommended but not required. Work must always be shown on homework so don't use a calculator instead of doing (and showing) the work :-)  When are Grades Sent Home?Aug. 26 Teacher Generated Reports
Sep. 13 Mid-quarter Grades handed out Sep. 23 Teacher Generated Reports Oct. 11 1st Quarter Report Cards Oct. 21 Teacher Generated Grade Reports Nov. 15 Mid-quarter Grades handed out Dec. 2 Teacher Generated Grade Reports Dec. 16 First Semester Grades mailed home Jan. 20 Teacher Generated Grade Reports Feb. 13 Mid-quarter Grades handed out Feb. 24 Teacher Generated Grade Reports Apr. 2 3rd Quarter Grades handed out Apr. 20 Teacher Generated Grade Reports Apr. 30 Mid-quarter Grades handed out May 18 Teacher Generated Grade Reports Jun. 11 Semester 2 Grades mailed home Parents and guardians, it is important that you sign these grade reports and return them to school with your student so that we know you have seen them. Many thanks! Files
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Links Stuck? Need reminders, or a quick tutoring session on something you forgot, or just never learned? Click on the "+" to see links to the sites Mr. Roberts thinks will be the most help to you. Just what it says. Great resources for testing yourself. Truly interesting area of math! Why not surf around and find out about the impact your culture has made on mathematics? Check here for links to sites that address specific topics nicely!  Algebra.helpJust what it says! Includes step by step simplification and graphing calculators to help you with specific homework problems you are working on, and much, much more! CK-12 FlexbooksOn-line textbooks! The Algebra 1 text has a Spanish version, and you can even use the Teacher's edition if you want to. It isn't our textbook, but most of the explanations are more detailed than ours. Try it when you're stuck! CST Sample QuestionsGreat resource in addition to the 80+ released questions posted within the "Algebra Standards" folder on this page, below and to the right. Hotmath Works!Best website for homework help - it's GREAT! Click on this link to go to Hotmath.com, then click on "LOG IN" at the top right of the page and enter the password CLE344. Click on the "Algebra 1" button, then choose our textbook (scroll down to bottom - it's Prentiss-Hall California Algebra 1, 2009 edition). On the page that appears enter the page number of the homework and you'll be presented with a list of most or all odd numbered problems. Click on any you like to get step by step help! Khan Academy VideosDozens and dozens of excellent 9 minute videos on Algebra and Basic Math topics, including many videos showing worked examples. CST and CAHSEE released questions are also included. A MUST VISIT site! Links for Parents (and Students, too)Comprehensive list of links to all kinds of excellent education related sites. Includes educational content, standards, legal considerations, and much more. Take a look! NASA Astronomy Photo of the DayThe astronomical images offered by this site are just too cool! Also, you can learn a lot about astronomy here, too. It's one of Mr. Roberts' favorite sites. Parent PortalMendoza, Wells, and Machado use this, but my grades are available from the link near the top right of this page. Phschool.com - Our Textbook's WebpageThere is so much here of value including videos to help when you are stuck on HW. Enter the "web codes" found at various places in the text to access content. Virtual ManipulativesFun, fun, fun! This site uses computerized versions of manipulatives to help you learn math. You get to move stuff around, you know, "DO" things while you learn the math you need to know. Try it, you'll like it! |
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