Mr. Kucera

Welcome to 7th grade and the Blue Neighborhood at AJHS! I will be your math teacher this year, and am looking forward to working with you as we navigate and explore this remote learning experience together.

Class Information

Below are course descriptions of the Pre-Algebra programs offered in grade 7 - Honors and College Prep

Honors Pre-Algebra [text: Holt Algebra 1]

This advanced pre-algebra course is designed to prepare students for continued success in Honors Algebra 1 in grade 8. Emphasis on problem-solving, critical thinking and reasoning, and communicating are integrated throughout the course. Students will recognize that mathematics is about a process involving strategies and alternatives. Self-initiative and inquiry are standard expectations that students will encounter.

Pre-Algebra (Part 1) [text: Go Math!]

The goal of this two-part pre-algebra course is to help students develop overall sound mathematical habits. The curriculum is organized around appealing and engaging problems with many opportunities for students to work cooperatively, to communicate, and to connect and extend knowledge and reasoning skills. Part 2 of this course is completed in grade 8.

How To Contact me

Email: douglaskucera@abington.k12.pa.us

Students:

  • During Class: Send me a comment through our Google Classroom.

  • During School Hours when we are not in class together: Send me an email.

      • Make sure you include your name & class period, details about your concern/question, and how soon you need a reply. I will do my best to answer it by the end of the day.

  • After School Hours: Send me an email.

      • Make sure you include your name & class period, details about your concern/question, and how soon you need a reply. I will do my best to answer it by the end of the day but realize that emails sent later in the day may not be answered until the next day.

Parents: Send me an email. Make sure you include your child's name & class period, details about your concern/question, and how soon you need a reply. I will do my best to answer it by the end of the day but realize that emails sent later in the day may not be answered until the next day.