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| Aldine 9th Grade School Mathematics Department |
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Vision:
To empower students to become problem solvers and higher order thinkers by integrating mathematics into real world situations.
Mission:
To provide the students with the necessary tools to be able to analyze, interpret and solve problems in the world around them and help them become life-long learners.
Objectives:
Provide the students with the fundamental mathematical skills to help prepare them for high school, college and beyond. This will include:
• meeting the needs of all students,
• presenting effective lessons to invoke thought, discussions and challenge the students, and
• collaborating as a department to assist our students to become mastery learners.
Beliefs:
As a Mathematics department, we believe:
• All students can learn at or above grade level and will be given the opportunity to do so.
• All students can meet the goals and objectives that we have set out for them.
• All students should be active learners in their math classes and be valued for their input.
• Parents are essential in the learning process and should be involved when possible.
• Students will be held accountable for their learning, and by sharing data collected from departmental tests, district tests, quizzes, and daily maintenance homework we can show students their progress.
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Aldine Ninth Grade School currently offers
two mathematic courses: Algebra I, and Geometry. Most
freshmen will take Algebra I in the ninth grade. Those freshmen that
have completed Algebra I in the 8th grade will be placed in Geometry
in the ninth grade. All ninth grade students will be taking the TAKS
(Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) test in Mathematics. This
test will incorporate Algebra I skills with some 8th grade geometry
skills. The following is a brief description for Algebra I and Geometry.
Algebra
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Algebra students will be successful with order
of operations, linear equations and inequalities, linear functions, systems
of equations and inequalities, quadratics, polynomials, rational expressions
and functions, exponential functions, and apply knowledge in solving real
world situations.
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Geometry
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Geometry students achieve the ability to recognize
shapes and their properties. Students learn the interrelationships with
shapes and use this knowledge to solve real world problems (in sports,
the arts, architecture, and construction, etc.).
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All courses are guided by the district's benchmark
targets, which are directly aligned with the state TEKS (Texas Essentials
of Knowledge and Skills). Students are given a district benchmark test at
the end of each course.Aldine Ninth Grade School Math Department is proud
to be an integral part of preparing students for graduation completion and
success as productive citizens.
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