Amundsen High School Algebra 1

Mr. McMahon

COURSE DESCRIPTION

At the most basic level, we will focus on developing our problem solving skills and our Algebra literacy.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization define literacy as the "ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, compute and use digital, printed, and written materials associated with varying contexts.

While this seems simple on the surface, it should be established that mathematics literacy is something that must be developed and practiced. We will all come to mathematics from different places and will grow more each day as a team and individually.

Because mathematics is a fundamental academic skill, our problem solving ability determines many of the opportunities and global choices we will earn in our lifetime. The better that you can problem solve, the better you can interact with the world around you. Mathematical skills will benefit you in many ways because they are the one of the foundations for our educational goals from today until the day we graduate college and function in adulthood.

In order to maximize our development as mathematicians, our Algebra I course will focus on six skill sets throughout the school year: Equations of functions, Inequalities, Equations of Lines, Operations with Polynomials, Statistics and Probabilities and Quadratics.

Supply List & Syllabus

Supply List: English

Needed for In Person Learning

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q-WUIqqQY6hbGW5Zf2_jbdYILm_KstysyCQoEvMgmVA/edit?usp=sharing

Lista De Suministros: Español

Necesaria para el aprendizaje en persona

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gb8IpVtx9f4RJEzuxZS0jpR_G11ZsaS78q3CxMFHPjM/edit?usp=sharing

Syllabus: English

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ks7l4RnB5Zu3oR_loY3YlRPiZeUEyBdIwVjP8CPIx1c/edit?usp=sharing

Siliba Espanol

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ACwxKEpQ19wn_p257YdREmle1-ETKa7Xkspoo6eq-kM/edit?usp=sharing

Students will need to have access to a Smart Phone , Tablet, or Computer that has internet access for remote learning and online activities throughout the school year.

The supply list would be needed for when in person learning occurs.

La lista de suministros sería necesaria para cuando ocurra el aprendizaje en persona.

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GRADING

Grading Scale:

100 - 90 = A

89 -80 = B

79 - 70 = C

69 -60 = D

59 and Below = F

hOMEWORK

HOMEWORK

Homework is an extremely important method of practicing material learned in class and it is essential for your success in class. Homework will be assigned almost every night. You should attempt to complete as much as you are able, (the goal is the entire assignment), come back with questions and honesty why you could not complete it. At times, you will be asked to write HOW you established your answer using sentence stems so that I understand your thinking. Your homework assignments should only take you 40 minutes or less to complete.If you are taking longer, take a break, contact your homework buddies for help, and then contact your teacher. USE RESOURCES!

In order to get credit for the homework, you must show your attempts at solving the problem. (SHOW THE WORK) No credit is given when only the answers are provided. This is for remote learning as well as in person learning.

rEMOTE LEARNING

rEMOTE LEARNINg

It is extremely important to stay engaged during remote learning. Assignments and classwork will be posted on Google Classroom and this website. All remote learning assignments are to be completed. These will count as daily assignments. Failure to complete assignments will result in a negative impact in gradebook. There will not be any excuse accepted for not knowing where to find the homework assignments, resources, and or video clips. Your homework assignments should only take you 40 minutes or less to complete. If you are taking longer, take a break, contact your homework buddies for help, and then contact your teacher. USE YOUR RESOURCES!

Learn more on the Remote Learning Tab at the Top

About Me

MR. MCMAHON

I am Mr. McMahon, a Learning Behavior Specialist II and teacher of Algebra 1. My experience in education ranges from teaching kindergarten through eleventh grade. I have always had the passion and drive to teach students who learn in a unique way. Prior to teaching, I worked in hospitals as a technology specialist in the area of Nuclear Medicine/PET Scan services.

I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Elmhurst College, graduating Magna Cum Laude, with a focus on urban education.

I obtained my Master’s Degree in Special Education Curriculum Adaptation and Teacher Leadership in the urban education arena, with the University of Illinois at Chicago, graduating Summa Cum Laude.

The classes I teach incorporate growth mindset, critical thinking, perseverance through engaging learning. I focus on exploring, creating and sharing the beauty of academics, as well as how to build the skills to become an independent person through the International Baccalaureate approaches to learning skills of Thinking, Communication, Social Skills, Self-Management, and Research Skills. Through this and the high expectations set for all students, the growth the students have academically sets them up for their future success.

I am a co-sponsor of the Gender Sexuality Alliance which supports all students in all areas of their identity and confidence.

I am an after school tutor for Algebra 1 at Amundsen High School. This is where students can engage in re teaching, homework guidance, and completion of assignments. It is offered Monday through Thursday at 3:00pm to 4:30pm.

In my time outside the classroom, I enjoy cooking international meals, reading, crafting, walking by the lakeshore, and spending time with my friends, 2 cats and my family.

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