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__** Algebra I **__

__Welcome to the Algebra I homepage!__

__Below you will find information on upcoming weekly **tests and projects** a calendar for my classes and may check up on your daily calendar (scroll all the way to find the **Google calendar**).__

__down__ __Have a nice day!!__

__Ms. Borjas__

**__To see a Slide show of our Middle School Walkthrough check out the following link.__** __[]__

__** May 23, 2011 **__

Dear All,

These is the last update of the school year. It was amazing how time flew by this year. I have been very happy to have all of you as my students. Now, continue with the good work and you will do just fine in High School. Take care!

Ms. Borjas

This week we will have some review and lots of fun!!

If you still owe me some work make sure you turn it in. As a final bonus, if you have all your papers from the Binder's checks make sure you show them to me.

Have a GREAT SUMMER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

__** May 16, 2011 **__

**Hello, Everyone!** We are almost there! Just a few more days and we are done. Make sure you turn in all of your work and study for your tests. All of this is very important for your grade. Have a great week!! **Ms. Borjas**

This week, we will have our Polynomials **test** (Lessons 9-1 and 9-2) on Wednesday.

We are also working on finishing our Polynomials – FOIL project. We will have presentations on Thursday. I will also finish **checking binders and notebooks**. Both rubrics were given to you last week (binder and Project).

Math Olympics were held at AST this past weekend. I am glad to inform you that our 8th grade team scored Superior level. Congratulations to **Miguel de la Rocha, Jean Phillipe Miralda and Michael Hernandez.** Great job, guys!

__** May 9, 2011 **__ **Hi, Girls and Guys!** Only a few more weeks to the end of the school year! We have a few more assignments and tests to take. So be strong, perseverant and patient and you will enjoy the reward of a good grade. **Ms. Borjas** This past week you took your last PLATO Math test. You graded the test right after taking it and now know your score.

Word Problems Booklets #1 and #2 are to be turned in today. It should be turned in together with your work for those problems.

We also started with our **Polynomials Unit,** Chapter 9. This week we will have a **test.** I will also, be **checking binders and notebooks**. You already have your Binder rubric.

Math Olympics will be held at AST this Friday and Saturday.

__** May 2, 2011 **__

**Hello Everyone!** We are almost there, at the end of the school year. I hope you are ready to fight to the end and earn very nice grades and be ready for high school next year. Don´t forget to turn in your bar graph showing your algebra grades, signed by your Parents. **Ms. Borjas**

At the beginning of this week, we will be reviewing for the PLATO test, in class. The last **Math PLATO test** is on Wednesday, May 4.

Remember, that at www.edutest.com we have a Practice Algebra Test #1 for you to review, also. You will also finish the Word Problem Booklet 2 by Wednesday and turn it in to me with the work you did for each problem. Remember, no work, no credit.

For the rest of the week, we will continue with our **Polynomials Unit**. Starting next week, I will be **checking binders and notebooks**. I will be giving you the Binder rubric, next week.

__** April 27, 2011 **__ Hi, Girls and Guys! I hope you enjoyed Semana Santa and had time to relax and have fun. I hope you all got to see your midterm grade, if you haven’t done so, make sure you do it today. Well, we are 5 weeks away from finishing our school year. Isn´t it amazing! Ms. Borjas

Before Semana Santa, we had a **quiz**. Your grades are posted in Power School. This week, we will be reviewing for the PLATO test in class. The last **Math PLATO test** is on May 4, so let´s get ready for it.

We will also start with our **Polynomials Unit**. In a couple of weeks I will be **checking binders and notebooks**. This is a good time to start getting everything organized. I will be giving you a rubric, too.

**Don’t forget the textbook is online. You will also find a tutor and practice for quizzes and tests, too.** **www.classzone.com**

__** April 11, 2011 **__

Hello, Everyone! Last week before Semana Santa is here! On Friday, we have Field Day and also Progress Reports. Make sure you turn in all of your work. Lets work hard and have fun, too! Ms. Borjas Last week, we finished the Linear Equations Projects. Some of you are still doing Presentations in class. You will be given a grade for your project that will be posted for Progress reports.

Also, on Wednesday we will have a quiz. It will cover Slopes, Line of Best Fit and Parallel and Perpendicular lines. This will be the last grade posted for midterm reports.

Please, don’t forget to do your homework. There is extra practice online at the following site. **www.ixl.com** **Don’t forget the textbook is online. You will also find a tutor and practice for quizzes and tests, too.** **www.classzone.com**

__** April 4, 2011 **__


 * Hello, Girls and Boys! **

Isn’t it wonderful that we are just 2 weeks away from Semana Santa. This is great but also puts us at Progress Report time. Make sure you turn in all of your work.

Ms. Borjas

This week, we will be working on the Linear Equations Project. Today, I will be giving you the rubric and Project Description. You need to have your materials at the latest by Tuesday. We will work in class, starting Monday (draft) and finish by Wednesday. Remember, Projects are a big part of your grade. Last week, we will had a test grades will all be in Powerschool by the end of today. Also, bring to class all your materials including textbook, notebook and pencil. Working in pen on any work you turn in class will cost you points. Please, don’t forget to do your homework. There is extra practice online at the following site. **www.ixl.com**

__** March 28, 2011 **__

Hi, Everyone!!!! I hope you had fun over the weekend! We are off to our 4th and final quarter. Progress Reports come out on April 15, so it’s time to give it your all and study hard! Ms. Borjas

This week, we will continue with our Unit on Writing Linear Equations Unit. We will be studying Chapter 5, Lessons 5-4/5-6 from the textbook. Also, I will be assigning you a Project on Linear Equations. Make sure you get your materials to start working on it. Then, on Wednesday, we will have a test on 5-1/5-3, on writing linear equations. Please, don’t forget to do your homework. There is extra practice online at the following site. www.ixl.com

Vocabulary: Slope Intercepts x and y Origin Linear Equation Graph Standard form Slope-Intercept Form Parallel Lines Perpendicular Lines Point-Slope Form

__** March 21, 2011 **__

**Hello, Girls and Boys,**
 * I hope you had a restful and fun weekend. Did you see how big and bright the moon was over the weekend? It was spectacular! And it happens once every 18 years. Ms. Borjas **

This week, we will start with our new Unit on Writing Linear Equations Unit. We will be studying Chapter 5 from the textbook.

Lately, I have noticed several of you have been writing yourselves up for not doing your homework. I cannot stress enough how important it is in Algebra class to do your daily homework. This way you will assure yourself a good Algebra grade.

__**//Vocabulary://**__ //Slope Intercepts x and y Origin Linear Equation// //Graph Standard form Slope Intercept Form// //Parallel Lines Perpendicular Lines Point-Slope Form//

__** March 14, 2011 **__

__ Hi, everyone! __

__Today is the start of our 4th and last quarter of the school year. It seems like this year just flew by. Let´s work and earn high grades to make ourselves proud!__

 * __ Ms. Borjas __**

This week, we will continue with the Linear Equations Unit. We are studying sections 4.2 – 4.6 of Chapter 4 from the textbook.

This Wednesday, we will have a test on the material covered in class so far. Make sure you are doing your daily homework and work in class. This way you will assure yourself a good Algebra grade.

You should check your Algebra notebook and see if you need a new one for the fourth quarter. Also, check your supplies (pencils, eraser, colored pencils and __**ruler**__ **)**. __**//Vocabulary://**__ //Slope Intercepts x and y Origin Linear Equation// //Graph Standard form Slope Intercept Form// //Parallel Lines Perpendicular Lines//

__** March 7, 2011 **__

This Friday is end of the 3rd Quarter. It is also a holiday. So we are off to a short week. Have a great week and beautiful long weekend. End of the 3rd quarter is Friday.
Ms. Borjas Last week, we finished our Measurement Unit. We had a quiz on it and our grades for the 3rd quarter are done.

This week, we will start with our Linear Functions Unit. We will be studying sections of Chapter 4 from the textbook.

Also, you should have turned in your Binder and also you were given a grade for OTB (On Task Behavior). Those of you who were out of school with extra-curricular activities need to take the quiz on Measurement as soon as possible. On Tuesday, at 2:30pm I will be giving this quiz to those who need it.

You should check your Algebra notebook and see if you need a new one for the fourth quarter. Also, check your supplies (pencils, eraser, colored pencils and ruler.

__** February 28, 2011 **__

Hello, everyone!
== We are about to start a new month. With March comes the value of the month of Discipline. Discipline is required in many aspects of life. Scoring high grades, being good in a certain sport, playing an instrument and being a nice human being all take a lot of discipline. But, it is all worth it! == Ms. Borjas

The Geometry Unit test, mostly, went well. The grades are already posted on Powerschool.

We have started the Measurement Unit. This week you will be given a new Booklet to work on, Remember, we might have a pop quiz any day. Binder check is going on now. Don’t forget to laminate your Geometry Formulas.

End of the 3rd Quarter is March 11. Make sure to put in an extra effort for you to earn a high grade in Algebra.

Don’t forget to do your homework and have your Parents sign our newsletters and sign the tests that have been sent home. This is very important and will count towards your Binder check.

__** February 21, 2011 **__

Hi, Girls and Boys!! I hope you had a great weekend. Our Friendship week was very nice. Our Math walkthrough was soooo exciting!! You should be proud of all your hard work. Ms. Borjas

Congratulations again, to all of you on the Math Walkthrough! It turned really nice and informative. Robots were just beautiful and impressive. Next **Wednesday**, we will have a **Geometry Unit test**. It will include all the Geometry Unit content we have seen so far. Remember to study and practice lots. That is the key to a good grade. Today, we will finish the Transformations Booklet if we haven’t done so yet with you. The rest of the week we will be studying Measurement. End of the 3rd Quarter is March 11. Make sure to put in an extra effort for you to earn a high grade in Algebra. Don’t forget to do your homework and have your Parents sign our newsletters and sign the tests that have been sent home. This is very important and will count towards your Binder check.

__** February 14, 2011 **__

Welcome back from the long weekend! Today is end of the midterm, make sure you and your parents check Powerschool to see your grades. Have a happy Valentine´s Day!!!!
Ms. Borjas

Welcome back from the long weekend! Today is end of the midterm, make sure you and your parents check Powerschool to see your grades. This week, we will finally have our **Math Walkthrough**. It will take place on **Wednesday**, in the hallway. Make sure your Center has all that it needs to work by itself, like we discussed in class.

Also, your Robot is to be displayed during the walkthrough. It should look attractive and display the volume information you calculated. This week, we will finish with the Angles Booklet. Towards the end of the week, we will continue with our Geometry Unit, with the section on Transformations.

End of the 3rd Quarter is March 11. Make sure to put in an extra effort for you to earn a high grade in Algebra. Don’t forget to do your homework and have your Parents sign our newsletters and sign the tests that have been sent home. This is very important and will count towards your Binder check.

__** February 7, 2011 **__ Hi, girls and boys!!!

For the month of February the value of the month is Fairness. “Fairness is treating people as they deserve to be treated, respecting the rights of others.” This is a short week, so enjoy! Ms. Borjas

**This week, we will finish our Robot Volume Project. You were given a rubric that is to be followed for the project. We will have a test on Wednesday on the Geometry material we have covered so far.** **Towards the end of the week, we will also start the Geometry section on angles and triangles.** **The math walkthrough is this week. You should make sure your Centers project is complete and ready to make a small presentation for the people visiting.** **End of the midterm of the 3rd quarter is February 14.** **Check Powerschool for your homework grades.** **I will be checking binders this week.** **I will also be grading On Task Behavior during class.** **﻿** **If you want to earn a high grade in Algebra class don’t forget to do your homework.**

__** January 31, 2011 **__

Ms. Borjas
This week, we will continue with our Geometry Unit. We will cover the following topics. Þ Volume Þ Surface Area We will have a test next week on this material. Take a look at Powerschool to see that you have turned in all of your homework. At the end of this week we will start working on the Geometry Unit Project—Robots. Make sure you bring in your materials by Wednesday. Remember to bring to class a new notebook (labeled third quarter), pencil, colored pencils, markers, notebook, textbook and **calculator**. If you want to earn a high grade in Algebra class don’t forget to do your homework. Remember, we can have a Pop Quiz any day.

__** January 24, 2011 **__

Ms. Borjas

 * This week, we will continue with our Geometry Unit. We will cover the following topics. **

· Circumference and Area of a Circle · Volume On Wednesday, we will have a test on the following topics. Pythagorean Theorem Distance in a Coordinate Plane Area and Perimeter Circumference and Area of a Circle Your latest homework grades are posted in Powerschool. Remember to bring a **calculator to class** and your homework or you will be unprepared for class.

__** January 17, 2011 **__

Ms. Borjas

 * This week, we will start with our Geometry Unit. We will cover the following topics. **

Pythagorean Theorem Distance in a Coordinate Plane Area Perimeter You took a test last week on Word Problems. Your grades are posted in Powerschool. Remember to bring to class a new notebook (labeled third quarter), pencil, colored pencils, markers, notebook, textbook and **calculator**. If you want to earn a high grade in Algebra class don’t forget to do your homework. Remember, we can have a Pop Quiz any day.

__** January 10, 2011 **__

Hi, Girls and Guys !!!
== Here we are starting the third quarter. The value of the month of January is Perseverance. Perseverance has to do with over passing the difficulties that derive from the effort and time it takes to achieve a goal. Ms. Borjas ==

This week, we will finish our review for our 2nd Math PLATO test. On Wednesday, you will be taking the 8th grade Math PLATO test #2 of the school year. During the rest of the week, we will be starting with the Geometry Unit. Remember to bring to class a new notebook (labeled third quarter), pencil, colored pencils, markers, notebook, textbook and **calculator**. If you want to earn a high grade in Algebra class don’t forget to do your homework. Remember, we can have a Pop Quiz any day.

We will have a **test** on Word Problems on **Wednesday.** You can review for the test from your class notes, homework and “Word Problems” Booklet 1, 2, and 3.


 * __December 13, 2010__ **

== Finally, here we are on our last week before Christmas and at the end of the second quarter. Make an extra effort to get good grades before the quarter is done. Value of the month is Generosity, please don’t forget “Navidad sin Frio” and bring your donations to school. ==

Ms. Borjas
Hi and Merry Christmas to everyone!! This week, we will finish working on the Centers—Project. Remember, this project is due Tuesday and the Oral presentations are on Wednesday. The Project grade is a big part of your 2nd quarter grade. Keep that in mind. Today, I will continue to check Binders and Notebooks. Also, today your grade for the Probabilities test will be posted in Powerschool. On Thursday, we will finish up with the following topics, · Dependent Event · Independent Event

Remember to bring to class a pencil, colored pencils, markers, notebook and calculator. Binder and Notebook will be checked in about two weeks. Remember, we can have a Pop Quiz any day. Don’t forget to do your homework.

=__ December 6, 2010 __=

Hi, everyone!
== Now, we are on our last, two weeks before Christmas and end of the second quarter. Value of the month is Generosity, please don’t forget “Navidad sin Frio” and bring your donations to school. Ms. Borjas ==

Last week I gave you the Description and Rubric of your new Project. We will work on it this week and you will turn in a Trifold/Folder and make an oral presentation. You also got a Rubric for your Binder. Starting today I will check them in class. This week we will continue with the following topics and finish our Probabilities Booklet. We sill have a Probabilities test on Wednesday. · Dependent Event · Independent Event

Remember to bring to class a pencil, colored pencils, markers, notebook and calculator. Binder and Notebook will be checked in about two weeks. Remember, we can have a Pop Quiz any day. Don’t forget to do your homework.

=__ November 28, 2010 __=

Hi, welcome back to school!
== Wasn’t that a great Thanksgiving? I hope you enjoyed and had lots of fun this holiday. Now, we are on our last weeks before Christmas. ==

Ms. Borjas
This week we will continue with the following topics. · Probability · Odds · Simple Event · Compound Event

Remember to bring to class a pencil, colored pencils, markers, notebook and calculator. Binder and Notebook will be checked in about two weeks. Remember, we can have a Pop Quiz any day. Don’t forget to do your homework. We have 3 weeks to go to the end of the second quarter. =__**November 27, 2010**__= __**Extra Credit:**__ As mentioned in class, last week, those of you who have asked for extra credit, here it is again. For Monday (only!): p.950, problems 21-23 p. 885, 21a,b, 26,27 p. 886, make a histogram problem 2, by hand in notebook. p. 891, 18 p. 892, 23-24

= **November 22, 2010** =

Hi, Guys!
We are off to a short week. This week we will not get a hard copy of our newsletter. Have a nice Thanksgiving!! Ms. Borjas

The test will cover the following topics.
Frequency Tables Histograms Box and Whisker Plots

Ms. Borjas
= This week we will continue with the following topics. = · Histograms and Frequency · Box and Whisker Plots

Vocabulary Words: Frequency, Frequency Table, Histograms, intervals, Minimum, Maximum, Quartiles, median, whiskers, data.

Remember to bring to class a pencil, colored pencils, markers, notebook and calculator.

Remember, we can have a Pop Quiz any day and midterm grades finish next week.

** Ms. Borjas **
On **Wednesday**, you will have a **test** on the following. · Measures of Variance (mean, median, mode and range) · Stem and Leaf Plots · Misleading Graphs

During the rest of the week we will continue with the following topics. · Histograms and Frequency · Box and Whisker Plots

Remember to bring to class a pencil, eraser, sharpener, colored pencils, markers, notebook and calculator.


 * __ November 1, 2010 __**

Hi, everyone!

We now have our Algebra eBook on line. You need to access it with the Activation code I gave you in class. Then, create your own student account. Use the following info.
Math—High School State Florida Go Textbook edition Algebra 2011 (First Option) Scroll down to __Online Book__

This week we will be start the Data Analysis Unit. We will be studying the following topics. · Measures of Variance (mean, median, mode and range) · Stem and Leaf Plots · Histograms · Box and Whisker Plots

__** October 26, 2010 **__

Hello, Girls and Guys, I hope you enjoyed your long weekend. This will be a short week.
== Remember, that on Fridays we have Math Olympics Club at lunchtime. You are all welcome. You all showed great respect and behavior at the AASCA, we are proud of all of you! Congratulations to the teams. Great job! ==

Hello, Girls and Guys, I hope you enjoyed your long weekend. This will be a short week.
== Remember, that on Fridays we have Math Olympics Club at lunchtime. You are all welcome. You all showed great respect and behavior at the AASCA, we are proud of all of you! Congratulations to the teams. Great job! ==

Ms. Borjas
**· Scale Drawings ** **· Scale Models ** **· Percent Problems (Percent Equation) ** **· Word Problems **
 * On Tuesday, we will review for the **test on Wednesday** . The test will cover the topics we covered last week. They are: **

**For the rest of the week, we will be studying the following.** **<span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Percent of Change and Word Problems **

**Remember to bring to class a pencil, eraser, sharpener, colored pencils, markers, notebook and calculator. Newsletters, Test and Quizzes have to be signed by your Parents and brought back to school.**

**Remember, we can have a Pop Quiz any day.**

__** October 18, 2010 **__

Ms. Borjas
**This week we will be studying the following topics.** **<span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Scale Drawings and Scale Models ** **<span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Scale Models ** **<span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Percent Problems ** **<span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Percent of Change **

**We are starting our second Quarter. At this time you might want to check and see if you still have all your materials for school. Remember to bring to class a pencil, eraser, sharpener, colored pencils, markers, notebook and calculator.**

**Remember, we can have a Pop Quiz any day.**

__//**October 10, 2010**//__

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**Algebra Equations Project:** Last Friday your Algebra "Equations " Project was assigned. The following are the steps to be followed (in case you didn't copy them from the board). 1. Solve all the word problems on the Handout. 2. Select one of the problems (with its set of questions) that you just solved. 3. In a piece of construction paper set up the word problem. Give all information that's necessary. Show all your steps to solve it. 4. Make sure you explain each step. Be creative! 5. Make your work attractive and easy to read. 6. Make sure it has a title, name and section and number of the problem. 7. Follow the word problem solving Plan that we studied before in class. You can find it in the textbook in Ch. 1 and also in your class notes.

This project is to be turned in on Tuesday at the end of the class.

== Hello! Wasn’t that a nice long weekend? End of the first quarter is Thursday, October 14. The value of the month is respect. According to Ms. Nena Alvarado: Respect is “the willingness to treat with courtesy; to hold in high regard; to honor, to care about yourself and others.” == == == == Ms. Borjas ==

We are almost done checking binders for the first quarter. Today, I will give you back your tests for your Parents to sign.

Today, we will be finishing and turning in he “Equations” Project. The rest of the week we will be working with the following.

· Ratios and Proportions

· Proportions and Cross Products

· Scale Drawings and Scale Models

Remember, I am available to help you in the class and outside the class, too. I am available from 2:30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. every day.

Also, remember to do your daily homework.

October 4, 2010 Hi, everyone! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. The value of the month for October is Respect. Let’s make a point of showing respect for everyone around us and ourselves. == Ms. Borjas ==

Most of you did well in the Equations test. You were given it back and it was to be signed by your parents and brought back, today.

If you feel you didn’t do well in the test, it is time to study, review and look for help if you need it. I am available to help you in the class and outside the class, too. I am available from 2:30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. every day.

This week we will have a quiz Chapter 3, on the following topics.

<span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Solving One-Step Equations <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Solving 2-Step Equations <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Solving Multi-Step Equations <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Like Terms Please, get your Algebra Binder organized. Starting today, I will be checking it.

__**September 27, 2010**__

Hello, Girls and Guys! Thankfully, we were not hit by the hurricane. So, here we are ready for another week. I hope you have a great one! Ms. Borjas

Last week I gave you back your quizzes to be signed by your Parents and returned to school. Also, this newsletter needs to be pasted to your notebook and signed every week. These and your homework count as points towards On-Task Behavior.

On **Wednesday**, we will have a __**Test**__ on the following. · Introduction to Equations and Inequalities · Solving Word Problems · Formulas

On Thursday, we will begin studying the following topic. · Solving 1-Step Equations

Do not forget to bring a Calculator to class every day, otherwise you will be unprepared for class.

September 20, 2010 Hi! I hope you enjoyed your long holiday. Now, your Parents and you can see your midterm grades online in Powerschool. This month of September is the month of the independence of Honduras and Loyalty, the value of the month. Have a great week! Ms. Borjas

Today, you will get you back your tests to be signed by your Parents and returned to school by Tuesday. Also, this newsletter needs to be signed every week and pasted to your notebook. All of these count towards your On Task grade.

This week, we will study the following topics. <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Introduction to Equations and Inequalities <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Solving Word Problems <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Solving 1-Step Equations Do not forget to bring a Calculator to class every day, otherwise you will be unprepared for class. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 11pt; language: es-TRAD; line-height: 89%;">Make sure you bring all your materials to class. This is a good time to get your Algebra Binder organized in case you haven’t done yet.

__ September 13, 2010 __ Hi, Guys and Girls! This is a short week. Just two days and we are of to the Independence and Teachers' Day Holiday. Let's work hard on Monday and Tuesday so we can have fun for the rest of the week. Don't forget that Loyalty is the Value of the Month. Ms. Borjas Since this week we have only two days of school, we will not get a newsletter. What we are going to be covering is the following. Writing Equations and Inequalities Using a Problem Solving Plan __ September 6, 2010 __ Hello, everyone! We are now in the month of our country, Honduras. The value of the month is Loyalty. You will be receiving Progress Reports, next week.

=== Ms. Borjas === === Last week, you took a pop–quiz and presented your Fractions and Signed Numbers Project. This week you will be able to see your grades in PowerSchool. Do not forget that the grades are calculated with weighted averages. If you have questions refer to our class Syllabus in your binder for the weight of each Category in our class. ===  This week, we will study the following topics. <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Algebraic Expressions <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Order of Operations  <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Writing Expressions  <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Introduction to Equations and Inequalities === On **Friday**, we will have a **Test**. Do not forget to bring a Calculator to class every day, otherwise you will be unprepared for class. ===

__** August 30, 2010 **__ Hello, everyone! We are about to finish the month of August. The value for the month of August is Responsibility. Have a nice week! Ms. Borjas If we did all the things we were capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves. -- Thomas Edison

We just had our first test. On Monday, you will get it back, so your parents can see it and sign it. Please, bring it back by Tuesday to school. Otherwise, you will be unprepared for class. Do not forget to bring your calculator to school. I’ll be checking for materials. We will also, be working on a Foldables– Project. I will give you a Rubric so you can follow. We will work during class on the project. You need to keep in mind that Internet sources are just a back-up plan. You are to copy homework from Homework Board in the classroom and carry your textbook for homework. Sources of information for our Algebra I class are the following, · Homework Board (inside the classroom) · Wikipage (alternative source): Newsletter, Google calendar, etc. **__ August 23, 2010 __**

== Hi! I hope you had a nice weekend. We just finished our second week of school. I hope you are ready and excited to return to school and work hard. We have many tools to help you do well in class. Make sure to check our Homework Board every day and read this newsletter on our wikipage. ==

Ms. Borjas
This week we will finish reviewing some of the topics from previous years. On __** Wednesday **__, we have a __** Quiz **__ on that material. They are the following topics. **<span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Real Numbers (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division) ** <span style="display: block; line-height: 75%; margin-bottom: 2.799pt; margin-left: 18pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">**<span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Fractions, decimals and Percentages **

Sources of information for our Algebra I class are the following, <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Homework Board (inside the classroom) <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Wikipage (alternative source): Newsletter, Google calendar, etc. <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· Classzone: On-line textbook help

You need to keep in mind that Internet sources are just a back-up plan. You are to copy homework from Homework Board in the classroom and carry your textbook for homework.

**__ August 11, 2010 __** Welcome to the 2010-2011 school year! Following you will find the Syllabus to our class. Please read through it so you have the necessary info. Have a nice day. Ms. Borjas

**__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Class description and objectives __** <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The 8th grade Algebra course is based on the Standards and Principles of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the academic goals of the American School of Tegucigalpa. **__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Contents __** <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Foundations for Algebra **__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Grading Policy __** · O Task 10%
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This class seeks, among other things, high expectations and support for all students. The students will work towards their own preparation to go on to more advanced math courses in school years to come.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Algebra, Number Operations, Equations, Inequalities, Variables, Proportions, etc.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Applying Algebra to Geometry
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Applying Algebra to Measurement
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Algebra in Data Analysis and Probability
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Problem Solving

<span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 27pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Pop Quizzes 10% <span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 27pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Tests/Quizzes 40% <span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 27pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Projects 30% <span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 27pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Homework / Notebook/Binder 10%

To find your **Algebra** textbook on-line go to: [|www.classzone.com] ﻿You need to check the following bubbles to get to the book. HS (High School)  Algebra I (2011 edition- red) <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 80%; text-align: center;">If the site does not open, try googling the address. Keep in mind there might be problems with the internet and the textbook page, and you might not be able to open the Textbook page. If you need it email me at iborjas@amschool.org Daily homework will be posted after 3:00 pm each day on our wikispace. Remember to click on the date and your grade and section. Homework will first be posted on the whiteboard in the classroom at the end of the period.

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