Room 820 Wish List

Dear Parents and Students;

As you may be aware the Clark County School District is in the middle of experiencing tough budget cuts.  Escobedo Middle School is doing a great job to ensure that these financial cuts DO NOT negatively impact our students, but there are a few things that would be great to have to help our classroom run even better.  If it is possible for you to donate any of the items on the Wish List it would be really appreciated.

Thanks!     Joanna Martino

Algebra 1 Honors / Pre-Algebra        Wish List:

 Astrobright copy paper, Glue Sticks, Tissues,  Glue Sticks, SAT Prep computer programs, Glue Sticks, AAA Batteries,  Electric pencil sharpener, Glue Sticks, Graph Paper,  Glue Sticks, Felt-Tip pens,  Glue Sticks, Electric three-hole punch, Glue Sticks and a Yankee Banner!!!!!

Algebra 1 Honors: Quarter 1 Standards

5.12.1 Organize data using matrices (w/wo tech)

1.12.7 Add, sub & scalar mult matrices

5.12.5 Determine probability of an event w & w/o replacement using sample sizes

5.8.1 Organize display, & analyze data including Box & Whisker plots

1.12.8 Identify & apply real number properties using variables, including distributive, commutative, associative, identity, inverse & absolute value to expressions or equations

2.8.4 Translate among verbal descriptions, graphic, tabular & algebraic representations of a function (w & w/o tech)

1.8.7 Use Order of Operations to evaluate expressions

2.8.2 Evaluate formulas & algebraic expressions using rational numbers (w & w/o tech)

2.12.3 Simplify algebraic expressions by adding & subtracting like terms

2.12.1 Use algebraic expressions to identify & describe Nth term of a sequence

2.8.4 Determine if a given relation is a function

2.8.4 Describe & model functions using an input-output table, mapping diagram & writing a function rule w & w/o tech)

2.12.4 Determine & differentiate between the domain & range of a function

2.8.4 Evaluate functions using function notation for given values of the variable

2.8.5 Solve linear equations & represent the solution graphically on a number line & algebraically

2.12.2 Isolate any variable in given equations, proportions, & formulas to use in mathematical & practical situations

2.12.6 Solve practical problems involving linear equations with a variety of methods (w & w/o tech)

Guidelines for Posting Messages

There are a few guidelines we are all going to need to follow so we can stay safe!

1. NO LAST NAMES! EVER! (yours or anyone’s)
2. NO personal email addresses
3. Use only school appropriate language and proper grammar.
4. Use ONLY the email address for your class:
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p2alg@yahoo.com
p3prealg@yahoo.com
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p6prealg@yahoo.com

Those who choose to not follow these guidelines will have their posts deleted and the assignment marked as missing. If you have any questions about these guidelines, please come speak to me.
Thanks, Ms. Martino

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

Click here to see Patricia Heaton from “Everyone Loves Raymond” attempt to answer a very easy math question…..

Introductions

I am so happy and proud to be part of the Escobedo MS family for the 2009/2010 school year.  I have been teaching  math for 5 years and am looking forward to a new group of students!  I have high expectations for all of my students as well as myself, so expect to do and learn more  hen you ever imagined.  I plan on bringing a huge variety of teaching and learning opportunities to our class so sit back, hang-on tight and get ready for a wild ride cause we are going to be off and running as soon as school begins.  We ALL are going to be learning, exploring and mastering tons of new math content!  Please drop a note here introducing yourself to me as well as other classmates who may not know you.  I look forward to getting to know you all!