Course Title: Algebra I
Week of: 10/8/07-10/12/07

Standards addressed (What will students learn?):

Algebra I

1.0 Students identify and use the arithmetic properties of subsets of integers and rational, irrational, and real numbers, including closure properties for the four basic arithmetic operations where applicable:

Students are currently reviewing Pre-Algebra concepts necessary for a successful transition to Algebra I.

The following concepts have been reviewed:
Adding/Subtracting Unlike Fractions
Multiplying/Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Adding/Subtracting Integers
Order of Operations
Substitution
The following concepts will be reviewed over the next two weeks:
Combining Like Terms (intro)
Combining Like Terms including Using the Distributive Property
Absolute Value
Solving One-Step Equations (Addition/Subtraction)
Solving One-Step Equations (Multiplication/Division)
Solving Multi-Step Equations (Combination)

Students will be taking weekly quizzes on the concepts reviewed/introduced in class. Students have the option of "testing out" of a certain topic if they feel they already understand the concept well. This week there are no projects as we are still reviewing. By the end of this week students will have completed 4-6 quizzes depending on their level of comfort with the topics that have been taught.

Ask your child to show you an example of what they have reviewed/learned that day and have them walk you through an example. Students are required to maintain a notebook which should include: the problem of the week, warm-ups, and notes. Ask to see their notebook to help keep them organized and to encourage review of class material.