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1 MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH SUMMER COURSE ORIENTATION Summer

2 Your Teachers Ms. Bogie Mr. Raleigh Mr. Ruginis

3 Get Course Reference Documents Get Documents on your class Edline page. Login to Your teachers will provide your activation codes via by Wednesday June 5 th. Math Course 3 Orientation Handout Math Course 3 Handout Course Flow Chart Pre-Algebra Orientation Handout Pre-Algebra Course Flow Chart

4 Other Contact Information Should you have any technical questions, you can contact Apex Technical Support. They can provide immediate answers by telephone ( ) or Apex Learning s Technical Support is available 7 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday Friday, No holidays. Please contact your instructor about final exam logistics. If you have program questions contact Ms. Poczos (stephanie_poczos@ipsd.org).

5 Important Dates Weekly check-in during office hours is required. Course dates: June 10, 2011 through July 18, Final Exam: Course 3 Scullen Middle School. July 18, a.m. Pre-Algebra Scullen Middle School. July 18, a.m. Makeup date- August 8 th Time and Location TBD. Makeups are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by teachers. Makeup requests must be made by June 15 th. Parent Contact: Teachers welcome conversation about the course and student progress. This can be through telephone, Blackboard Collaborate or traditional meeting. Please contact the teacher assigned to your student. Updates and announcements will be posted in Apex. Due Dates: The due dates in the course are guideline dates to assist with pacing.

6 Traveling will tell you the time in Chicago

7 Pacing-How much should I expect to work? Self-discipline is a characteristic of a successful online learner. You should schedule time to study each day. Put the study time in a calendar, and plan on working 4-6 days per week. See the pacing chart for your course.

8 Grades Final Exam grades will be reported to parents, middle schools, and you through the student information system (eschool). The grades will not appear on any transcript or official school record. Schools will use them for placement for next year, so excellent learning is expected. Grades will indicate what you have learned during the summer session. Grades are accessible throughout and after the course end date by accessing your eschool (Home Access Center) account. Your student should see their registration in eschool beginning on JUNE 10 th.

9 Login for APEX Apex is the student learning program they will be navigating through this summer. Username and Password to be ed by your teacher to the address in the SIS. Run computer check up

10 Apex Features Check reports for your progress. Check your individual information sheet for your login information. You can change your password in the My Profile section. Please enter or edit your address in the personal information section under My Profile. The Orientation will help you navigate. Go through this section.

11 Parent Communication Parents will receive an update each Sunday afternoon. Be sure your address is updated in eschool. Contact your teacher through when necessary. They will respond within 24hrs. (Remember they are on summer break as well.)

12 Course Enrollment-Sample Summary

The study sheets will be turned in at the final exam. All work must be shown. 4. Complete the Checkup: Practice Problems 5.

14 Course Navigation 1. Log into Apex to begin lesson 2. Find the next lesson according to the due date report 3. Complete the study sheet for the lesson by either printing it out or putting your work in a notebook. The study sheets will be turned in at the final exam. All work must be shown. 4. Complete the Checkup: Practice Problems 5. Take the quiz and score over 80%, move to next lesson. 6. Take the quiz and score less than 80%, students must redo test. Only three chances in total to get over 80% before it s locked and a conference must be scheduled with the instructor Study Sheet

15 Course Navigation Course Activity Report Summer 8th Grade Common Core 2013 ProductCode UnitName LessonName ActivityName Points DueDate IntroAlgCTVCo 2. The Language of Algebra 6. Variable Expressions Quiz: Variable Expressions 18 06/11/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 2. The Language of Algebra 7. Simplifying and Evaluating Expressions Quiz: Simplifying and Evaluating Expressions 14 06/11/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 2. The Language of Algebra 8. Mathematical Sentences Quiz: Mathematical Sentences 20 06/12/13

16 Course Activity Report Summer 8th Grade Common Core 2013 Pre-Algebra ProductCode LessonName Point DueDate IntroAlgCTVCo 6. Variable Expressions 18 06/11/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 7. Simplifying and Evaluating Expressions 14 06/11/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 8. Mathematical Sentences 20 06/12/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 2. Solving Equations with Larger Numbers 18 06/12/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 3. Solving x + a = b 20 06/13/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 3. Solving x + a = b 12 06/13/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 5. Solving Inequalities 16 06/13/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 6. Variations of Equations and Inequalities 20 06/14/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 6. Variations of Equations and Inequalities 20 06/14/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 1. Definitions and Examples of Exponents 30 06/17/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 2. Exponents and the Order of Operations 30 06/17/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 3. Laws of Exponents 26 06/18/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 3. Laws of Exponents 28 06/18/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 3. Laws of Exponents 24 06/18/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 3. Laws of Exponents 26 06/18/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 3. Laws of Exponents 12 06/18/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 4. Scientific Notation 30 06/19/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 6. Square Roots 30 06/19/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 7. Radical Notation 30 06/19/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 1. Solving ax + b = c 28 06/20/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 2. Collecting Like Terms 30 06/20/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 2. Collecting Like Terms 30 06/21/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 3. Using the Distributive Property 30 06/21/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 4. Variables on Both Sides of the Equation 28 06/24/13 IntroAlgCTVCo 4. Variables on Both Sides of the Equation 22 06/24/13 Alg1CTVCo 5. Solving with Addition and Subtraction 16 06/25/13 Alg1CTVCo 5. Solving with Addition and Subtraction 16 6/25/13 Alg1CTVCo 6. Solving with Multiplication and Division 16 06/26/13 Alg1CTVCo 6. Solving with Multiplication and Division 16 06/26/13 Alg1CTVCo 6. Solving with Multiplication and Division 22 06/27/13 Alg1CTVCo 7. Solving with Roots and Powers 16 06/27/13 Alg1CTVCo 7. Solving with Roots and Powers 16 06/27/13 Alg1CTVCo 7. Solving with Roots and Powers 16 06/28/13 Alg1CTVCo 8. Solving Multistep Linear Equations 16 06/28/13 Alg1CTVCo 8. Solving Multistep Linear Equations 16 06/28/13 Alg1CTVCo 8. Solving Multistep Linear Equations 16 07/01/13 Alg1CTVCo 1. When One Thing Depends on Another 28 07/01/13 Alg1CTVCo 2. Function Notation 16 07/02/13 Alg1CTVCo 2. Function Notation 16 07/02/13 Alg1CTVCo 2. Function Notation 16 07/02/13 Alg1CTVCo 3. Input-Output Machines 28 07/03/13 Alg1CTVCo 1. Functions and Tables 20 07/03/13 Alg1CTVCo 2. Functions and Graphs 18 07/03/13 Alg1CTVCo 3. Functions and Formulas 16 07/05/13 Alg1CTVCo 1. The Cartesian Coordinate System 28 07/05/13 Alg1CTVCo 2. Geometry with Coordinates 20 07/05/13 Alg1CTVCo 4. Data Analysis 18 07/08/13 Alg1CTVCo 1. Patterns and Lines 30 07/08/13 Alg1CTVCo 2. Slope 30 07/08/13 Alg1CTVCo 2. Slope 24 07/08/13 Alg1CTVCo 3. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines 30 07/08/13 Alg1CTVCo 4. Slope-Intercept Equation of a Line 22 07/09/13 Alg1CTVCo 1. Two-Variable Systems: Graphing 30 07/09/13 Alg1CTVCo 2. Two-Variable Systems: Substitution 30 07/10/13 Alg1CTVCo 1. What Is a Statistic? 28 07/10/13 Alg1CTVCo 1. What Is a Statistic? 26 07/10/13 Alg1CTVCo 2. Graphical Analysis of Data 24 07/11/13 MathFound2CTV 6. Introduction to Ratios 10 7/12/13 MathFound2CTV 7. Comparing Ratios 10 07/12/13/ MathFound2CTV 8. Proportions 10 07/12/13/ MathFound2CTV 9. Rates 8 07/12/13/ MathFound2CTV 10. Similarity and Scale Factors 8 07/15/13 MathFound2CTV 11. Problem Solving 30 07/15/13 MathFound2CTV 1. Lines Segments and Rays 9 07/15/13 MathFound2CTV 2. Angles 10 07/15/13 MathFound2CTV 3. Angles of a Triangle 9 07/16/13 MathFound2CTV 4. Similar Triangles 10 07/16/13 MathFound2CTV 1. Review of Perimeter Area and Volume 10 7/16/13 MathFound2CTV 2. Area of Triangles 10 7/16/13 MathFound2CTV 3. The Number Pi 10 7/17/13 MathFound2CTV 4. The Area of a Circle 10 7/17/13/ MathFound2CTV 6. Volume of Prisms and Cylinders 10 7/17/13 MathFound2CTV 3. Mean Median and Mode 10 7/17/2013 MathFound2CTV 5. Two Variable Data Sets and the Line of B 10 7/18/2013 GeomCTVCo 2. The Pythagorean Theorem 16 7/18/2013 GeomCTVCo 4. Distance Formula 16 7/18/2013

17 Math Notebook In mathematics, it is necessary to show your work. Don t feel as if you need to print out the study sheets. Please have students use a regular notebook for the any study sheets problems and the practice problems from each lesson. The teachers will review the notebook at the final exam.

18 Required Weekly Office Hours Your teacher will have office hours. Weekly attendance during office hours is required. You can attend either session. You will be using software called Blackboard Collaborate. You will be ed a link to this virtual classroom by June 5 th. You will use this link to login to office hours.

19 When? Ms. Bogie s Office Hours (Central Time) Monday: 8:00-10:00 p.m. Thursday: 10:00 12:00 p.m. Other hours by appointment Mr. Raleigh s Office Hours (Central Time) Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Other hours by appointment Mr. Ruginis s Office Hours (Central Time) Tuesday: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Other hours by appointment

20 Parent Information Be sure you are supporting and not DOING the work. Please be sure your student is a 21 st Century learner and s or communicates DIRECTLY with the teacher. Parental communication is always welcome, but teachers need to have communication directly with students about coursework. An should have been sent on or before 6/5 by your respective teachers with this login information. Be sure that your is updated in (HAC) Home Access Center. For HAC technical help and password/username retrieval visit: eschoolplus-help@ipsd.org.

21 Grades To view your student s grades throughout the course you may log in to Apex at: To view your student s teacher assignment and final grade that will be reported to your buildings you may login at:

22 Blackboard Collaborate Screen

23 Out of town? You cannot miss a discussion or a check-in. However, you may check-in via if you are traveling. Emergency situations must be communicated by to your teachers!

24 Contact Information Ms. Bogie Mr. Raleigh Mr. Ruginis

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