1	Welcome Parents Neil A. Armstrong Open House Mathematics Presentation
2	Mathematics in Context and the Algebra Standard Mr. Kolinchak Neil A. Armstrong Math Department Chairman
3	Topics of Discussion PA Standard 2.8.8 Algebra The PSSA Mathematics in Context Patterns and Figures Sample Student Lesson Graphing Equations Sample Student Lesson Question and Answer Summary
4	PA Standard 2.8.8- Algebra and Functions Chapter 4 created the standards – See Exhibit 1 Sample standards 2.8.8. B- Discover, describe and generalize patterns … 2.8.8. E- Select, and use a strategy to solve an equation or inequality, explain the solution and … Why it’s important to you? Concern for ‘traditional’ Algebra Heavily weighted on PSSA Test
5	The PSSA – The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment Assesses the students knowledge of the state standards Consists of 85 Multiple Choice and 4 open-ended items Ranks students among their peers in the state Four Classifications Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic
6	Mathematics in Context Reform Math Program Implemented in Bristol Township in the 1999/2000 School Year Sponsored by the National Science Foundation Partnership with LaSalle University Integrated approach
7	Patterns and Figures A book in the 8^th grade Scope and Sequence Addresses PA Standard 2.8.8 Part of the Algebra Strand This book deals primarily with: Investigating Patterns Generalization of Patterns Formula creation Using and creating tables Understanding sequences
8	Sample Student Lesson- Patterns and Figures- Exhibit 2 Section A Summary student page 10 Deals with analyzing and generalizing dot patterns Students are required to analyze the dot pattern and determine if a given formula for the pattern is accurate Students are then required to create a dot pattern for a given formula Finally, students are required to create a dot pattern sequence and write a formula for that sequence (Higher order thinking)
9	Discussion of activity- What are its benefits? Good informal assessment tool Strong connection to standards Assesses standard 2.8.8.B Leads students to open-ended question which requires them to: Create a dot pattern sequence Generalize the pattern
10	Graphing Equations Also a book in the 8^th grade Scope and Sequence Addresses PA Standard 2.8.8 Part of the Algebra Strand Deals primarily with: Graphing points and lines Understanding slope The equation of a line Solving single variable equations
11	Sample Student Lesson- Graphing Equations (Exhibit 3) Section E Summary Student page 40 Students must solve three single variable equations. These problems are solved by the students using: Diagrams, Number lines, or By performing operations on each side
12	Discussion of activity- What are its benefits? Good informal assessment tool Easily mapped to standards Assesses standard 2.8.8.E Question allows for alternate approaches to the solution Differentiated learning styles Can challenge students to use more than one approach
13	Question and Answer Session The Standards The PSSA Mathematics in Context Patterns and Figures Graphing Equations Other b
14	The End!