Foundations of AlgebraVinnie Vrotnyvvrotny@nscds.org847-881-8809 (school)847-921-0023 (cell)

Goal of the CourseTo build a solid foundation of skills, habits, and problem-solving strategies that your children will need for the traditional Algebra 1 - Geometry - Algebra 2 - PreCalculus - Calculus sequence of courses that they will experience in the years ahead

Core Components of the Curriculum

• Operations on Integers, Rational Numbers including exponents

• Solving Equations and InequalitiesGraphing

• Ratios, Percentages, and Probability• Geometry, Perimeter, Area, and Volume• Graphing Lines• Sequences and Functions

My Goals for the StudentsI want to provide a foundation and background in mathematical reasoning in basic math processes.

I want them to become self-starters, ready to persevere through new problems and situations.

I want them to learn how to become patient problem solvers with problems which may be messy.

How We Are Going to Accomplish This?

• Small Group Work

• Apply the concepts to Real World Problems

• Use of visuals, tables, and graphs to have students decipher and interpret information

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Which was least successful?

Estimate would the budget for a 9th movie be?

Estimate what the gross profit for the 9th movie would be?

How Are We Going to Assess Learning?

• Homework

• Daily Homework Quizzes

• Tests

• Projects

How Can We Partner ?

Foundations of AlgebraVinnie Vrotnyvvrotny@nscds.org847-881-8809 (school)847-921-0023 (cell)