Algebra State Exam Prep
What?
This course offers review and practice for the state Algebra 1 exam which students will have to take at the end of this the school year.
Who?
Any 7th, 8th or 9th grade student taking or about to take Algebra 1 or Algebra 1b.
Why?
- To train for a state exam that could potentially be 30% of your final grade.
- To build confidence in math ability
- To offer shortcuts and easy math explanations
- To advance Algebraic understanding
Where and When?
Fridays in SSMS Room 192
From 3:15pm til 4:15pm
Students Can Join At Any Time!
The Program
We will cover Algebra topics and Algebra State Exit Test practice exams in great detail.
How Does This Exam Affect My Child?
Here is a break down of how this exam could affect your children:
- 9th grade Algebra 1 and Algebra 1B students take this end-of-course (eoc) exam, and it counts 30% of their course grade.
- 7th and 8th Algebra 1 students take the eoc, but it does not count toward their grade (again, reflecting on the school). They also have to take FCAT.
Why is Algebra State Exam Prep So Important?
All 9th grade students who are currently taking or have previously taken Algebra 1 will need to take this final, and this state exam will count 30% of their grade for 9th graders currently taking Algebra 1 or 1B. All 7th and 8th grade students currently taking Algebra 1 will also take this End of Course exam.
Why Mrs. Bellak's Approach?
Mrs. Bellak has the best success rate for teaching Algebra in the county. She coached the Algebra team for 25 years, and the team took 1st place in the county 17 of those 25 years. Her Algebra team placed in the top 3 positions 23 of those 25 years. No other coach has that record. High school teachers have frequently said they could pick out Mrs. Bellak’s students from the others, and one administrator nicknamed her the “Algebra Queen.”
Mrs. Bellak is currently teaching Elementary Algebra at Pasco-Hernando Community College.
Mrs. Bellak uses many unique and original explanations of the subject matter, in order to enable students to understand better. In fact, previous students have asked her to write a handbook, and they titled it Bellak’s Math Tips and Tricks.
Please see the brochure for information concerning Mrs. Bellak’s awards, mission, goals, and philosophy.
FAQ's
- My student is hesitant in math. Can this program help?
- Yes. The purpose of this program is to help students succeed, and then students feel better about math (including Algebra).
- My student does well in math, but would still like to improve. Can this program Help?
- Yes. The detailed explanations and shortcuts can enhance success.
- Is there a fee connected to this program?
- Yes. The fee is $25 per person per session, paid monthly in advance. For each semester there are 15 sessions planned. If the entire fee is paid in advance , the fee is discounted to $20 per person per session.
- Is there a contract to sign?
- Yes. This is for the benefit of both parties. It guarantees that Mrs. Bellak will fulfill her responsibilities.
- How do we start? Where do I sign Up?
