Get to know me! I am Ms. Audrey Perkins, your Algebra teacher here at Floyd Central- home of the Highlanders! I grew up in Georgetown, Indiana and I also attended Floyd Central. I graduated from the University of Louisville in 2053. I have a wonderful husband, Eric Church, who is a country rock star touring the nation this year. We have three wonderful children: Boone, Eleanor, and Hank. |
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Algebra 1 The main goal of this Algebra 1 course is to provide my students with a thorough study of linear and quadratic functions and graphing on the xy-coordinate system. At the completion of this course, students will be able to successfully solve and graph equations and inequalities, as well as apply them to word problems, ratios, and proportions. The course begins with a review of basic algebraic concepts, including variables, order of operations, exponents and problem solving skills. Students will learn how to solve linear equations, including equations with multiple steps, equations with multiple variables and equations involving decimals, as well as write a linear equation based on the graph of a line. This course also gives the students a thorough introduction of functions and quadratic equations. They will learn all the operations associated with these two, such as factoring and graphing. At the end of the course the students will be introduced to some basic concepts of geometry. Philosophy As a mathematics teacher, my philosophy is that students must be able to understand clearly each section of material before moving on to the next section. Mathematics is a cumulative subject and at every level information is used from the previous level. All of mathematics is related and even the highest level of mathematics involves basic understanding of elementary as well as more advanced concepts. My job as a teacher is to guide and direct my students to be interested in and want to know more about what they are learning. Learning mathematics is something that requires active involvement from the students. The challenge lies in students’ desire to learn the material being taught- there are those who are naturally gifted to understand and those who struggle and tend to give up, but their want to learn is the real tribulation. To keep students’ attention and participation at its highest level, I incorporate group and individual activities that result in some sort of incentive- whether it is extra credit, homework points, or a more appealing reward like candy or a free homework pass. I do not offer these too often, but I do believe that the students are appreciative and use this as an opportunity to grow and learn the material more thoroughly. These activities also allow students to develop their own theories and strategies for their own personal understanding of mathematical concepts. I also believe it is very important for my students to understand what each idea means and where it came from. I do not like for the students to just memorize formulas, for there is no real learning going on there. In order to complete my course and move to the next level of mathematics successfully, my students must have an understanding of the underlying meaning to every lesson. This ensures that they can relate mathematics to real-world problems and creates a better perception of how it can be used in everyday life. Below I have provided a list of links for you to use as a resource for further explanation of algebraic concepts introduced in class. I would suggest you take advantage of these to study test material! AUDIO learners: http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra VISUAL learners: http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/introduction-multiply.html TACTILE learners: |
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