WELCOME TO PRE-ALGEBRA HONORS

MR. WALTERS

• 11th yr. at NSU University School
• Why teach? Learning is endless!
• I believe: Great expectations + great effort = great success!
• Key Goal: Mold minds while modeling character

Philosophy of Teaching Algebra

• All children can learn Algebra
• Math class should be fun and engaging
• Basics through challenging questioning
• Alternative assessments
• Skill improvement over time
• Real-life application

Structure of Class

• Warm-up: Quiet & on task
• Home practice questions and review
• Lessons with interactive demos
• Practice or activity
• Wrap-up questions to cement learning

Learning Goals

• Justify steps & explain your reasoning
• Critique the reasoning of others
• Critical thinking
• Varied Strategies
• Attend to precision
• Practice until mastery

Other Key Points

• Check Blackboard & MyBackPack regularly
• PearsonSuccessnet.com, Classzone.com, mathplayground.com, PatrickJMT.com and Khan Academy.

THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING!