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Back to School Night!
Michael LondonMichael London
CBS Mathematics Dept.CBS Mathematics Dept.
February 5, 2014February 5, 2014
Algebra 2/TrigAlgebra 2/Trig
AgendaWelcome/IntroductionCurriculumHomeworkNotesTests/ QuizzesGradesParent Contact
Basic Facts• Moved to Bucks County in 2nd
grade and has lived here ever since• Titus -2Titus -2ndnd
• Mill Creek – 3Mill Creek – 3rdrd to 6 to 6thth
• Unami – 7Unami – 7thth to 9th to 9th
• CB South Class of 2010 Alum
• Graduated from Millersville University in May 2014
• Previously taught in Manheim Township School District in Lancaster County
Curriculum
Unit 1: Powers, Roots, & Radicals
Unit 2: Quadratic Equations
Unit 3: Rational Equations & Functions
Unit 4: Parent Graphs
Unit 5: Higher Order Polynomials
Unit 6: Simplifying and Graphing Rational Functions
Unit 7: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Unit 8: Sequences and Series and Probability and Analysis
Unit 9: Trigonometry
Homework
Assigned dailyAssigned daily
Posted ONLINE as well as in classPosted ONLINE as well as in class
Helps students practice the topics covered each classHelps students practice the topics covered each class
Graded/checked for COMPLETION (4 points)Graded/checked for COMPLETION (4 points)
Students can receive 2 points if they show the homework Students can receive 2 points if they show the homework by the day of the testby the day of the test
Homework answers are checked first thing every classHomework answers are checked first thing every class
Notes
Either handwritten in notebooks or filled in on a Either handwritten in notebooks or filled in on a worksheetworksheet
Notes are taken daily in addition to any activities Notes are taken daily in addition to any activities completed in classcompleted in class
Annotated notes/presentations can be found on my Annotated notes/presentations can be found on my website immediately after classwebsite immediately after class
Open-notes quizzes can be given, students should Open-notes quizzes can be given, students should keep a clean and organized notebookkeep a clean and organized notebook
Tests/Quizzes
Each unit will have at least ONE (1) Quiz and a final Each unit will have at least ONE (1) Quiz and a final unit Testunit Test
Quizzes are taken individually, with a partner, or Quizzes are taken individually, with a partner, or with open-noteswith open-notes
Quizzes are usually announced at least a day or two Quizzes are usually announced at least a day or two in advance (some unannounced)in advance (some unannounced)
Tests are always announced at least 3 classes in Tests are always announced at least 3 classes in advanceadvance
Retake Policy
CB West Retake PolicyCB West Retake Policy
Students received a handout on first Students received a handout on first day. File available on my website.day. File available on my website.
Only allowed one retake for the Only allowed one retake for the semester and can get up to a 70%semester and can get up to a 70%
Grading Policy (Algebra 2/Trig)Tests/Quizzes (80%)Tests/Quizzes (80%)
Tests (60-100 points each)Tests (60-100 points each)
Quizzes (range from 30-50 points Quizzes (range from 30-50 points each)each)
Activities/Projects (varies)Activities/Projects (varies)
Final Grade is converted to the district grading scale.Final Grade is converted to the district grading scale.
FINAL GRADE= 1FINAL GRADE= 1stst MP + 2 MP + 2ndnd MP +Final MP +Final Exam/AssessmentExam/Assessment
40% 40% 20%40% 40% 20%
Classwork/Homework (20%)Classwork/Homework (20%)
Classwork/Homework (4 points each Classwork/Homework (4 points each when graded for completion)when graded for completion)
Will accept late homework up until Will accept late homework up until day of the test for half credit (2 day of the test for half credit (2 points)points)
Warmup/Exit ActivitiesWarmup/Exit Activities
Extra HelpI am available after school for extra I am available after school for extra
help.help.. .
Please do not worry if you do not love math.
I am happy to help your son / or daughter with all math concepts.
All your student has to do is All your student has to do is askask!!
