Debra Young
York Suburban Middle School
dyoung@yssd.org

7th grade math/YSMS Math Department Chairperson

Foundations For Algebra Book 2 (FFA-2)- The contents of this course include the fundamental ideas and procedures necessary to be successful in subsequent mathematics courses and many careers. The sequence of problems leads to understanding the reasoning behind the mathematical concepts.  It is critical that students actively  participate in their learning by doing assignments, taking accurate notes, asking questions, and discussing mathematical concepts and the reasoning involved in the steps of their solutions. Daily review of class notes is imperative to success on Chapter Assessments.  This year we will be completing Chapters 1-10 in our text, Foundations For Algebra Book 2, review all basic skills and prepare for the PSSA exam.

Algebra I Part 1-  The contents of this course include equations, inequalites, functions, and systems along with 7th grade eligible content.  Students will complete this Algebra I class over the course of 7th and 8th grades in preparation for Algebra II CPA in 9th grade.  It is critical that students actively participate in their learning by doing assignments, taking accurate notes, asking questions, and discussing mathematical concepts and the reasoning involved in the steps of their solutions.  Daily review of class notes is imperative to success on Chapter Assessments.  This year we will be completing Chapters 1-6 in our text, Prentice Hall Algebra I.