WELCOME TO ALGEBRA 1 LAB Ms Keeble Mrs

WELCOME TO ALGEBRA 1 LAB Ms. Keeble Mrs. Buonomo- Gramata

MS. LESLIE KEEBLE Graduate of The College of Arts & Sciences, Seton Hall University, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Graduate of The College of Education & Human Resources, Seton Hall University, Master of Arts in School Counseling Served as a Graduate Assistant at Seton Hall University teaching Developmental Math II and III

MRS. DANIELLA BUONOMO-GRAMATA Graduate of Rutgers College, Rutgers University with a BA in Psychology and Italian Language Graduate of Rutgers Graduate School of Education with a Masters in Special Education K-12 and Elementary Education K-8. Served on the CST as a Learning Consultant conducting educational testing in LPS.

OUR CLASS Co-teaching class-(Special Education teacher and Content Area teacher) 2 teachers who share equal responsibility of instruction, reinforcement, assessment. Differentiation of instruction, use of strategies incorporated into curriculum to appeal to various learning styles. Beneficial for students to get that extra support when needed.

COURSE DESCRIPTION This college prep course is designed for students who wish to meet the Algebra 1 requirement for college entrance, however may require additional support in both mathematics content and test-taking strategies in order to do so. This course will be taught in a double period which will include a lab component.

COURSE SEQUENCE Algebra 1 Lab Geometry Algebra College CP or Geometry Lab (2 Periods) 2 CP or Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry or College Math Seminar

COURSE TOPICS Number Sense Integers Rational Numbers Equations-1 Variable Inequalities Equations-2 Variables Functions Exponents Polynomials Factoring Slope

COURSE MATERIALS Textbook 3 ring binder Pencils (No Pen) Calculator-yellow (Students are given a calculator to use throughout their 4 years at the high school) It should be brought to class daily to assist with class work and assessments.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Different learning styles – visual, auditory, kinesthetic, tactile Learning Inventory to gather information Assessing learning styles facilitates the method of instruction Use of different methods based on feedback from students

GRADING SYSTEM Based on a point scale Each graded assignment will be given a certain point value. Summative Assessments-Activities, Quizzes, Tests, Homework Not all assignments are graded as some are considered formative assessments Encourage students to check grades on Genesis

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL Use our Web Page “Keeble/Buonomo” for class notes, homework keys and important info about our class Bring all materials to class Arrive to class on time, ready to learn Ask questions Be a self-advocate Complete homework Try the very best you can!

EXTRA HELP We are available for extra help after school Tuesday – Friday from 2: 40 - ? Ms. Keeble: A 220 Mrs. Buonomo-Gramata: E 285 Math Lab during lunch: A 106

CONTACT INFORMATION lkeeble@livingston. org dbuonomo@livingston. org