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Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy
Mr Sandoy3 Degrees:
BS physical scienceMS IT systems managementMS applied military history
Retired Army officer (1973-2000)
8th Year Physics Teacher Also taught Chemistry & Math
Born Canada
Kid North Norway
Grades 1-12
Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy
SuccessPhysics is Algebra 1 word problemsHigh school success*
#1= Effort: do homework, attend, try all test questions,
#2= Math skills, lots of practice available
College success* #1= Math skills#2= Effort
(*Studies of 20,000 students & all KS PS Profs)
Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy
Average Student highly qualified
Text written for algebra 2 students85% of students have 2+ years of algebra
45% in pre-calculus 15% in College Algebra25% completed pre-calculus
Other students may have to work harderThey have done only one year of algebraMost are seated with pre-calculus studentThe few intermediate algebra may have hard work
Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy
GoalsLearn life skills (effort)
Prepare, try, finish, cooperate, be considerate…
Prepare for college (math)
Work algebra 1 word problems
Learn basic Physics Apply theory in word problemsRelate theory to real world in labs
Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy
How-Grades50% Tests
knowledge
10% Daily Quizzesknowledge
20% In Class & Homework More reps = more skill
20% LabsApply concepts
Extra Credit available More reps = more skill
Semester=18% final + Qtr grades
knowledge
more reps= more skill
Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy
GradesTests A on test, all in class & homework becomes an A
3x5 card written notes on tests; more time case by case
Daily QuizzesOpen notes; review homework/labs
Homework available web back pack or skyward
Late= 50%, > 2-30 days late 10%Make up @ 50% during seminar, before, or after school in 407 until test
Labs 2-3 person group, no lab report= no grade
Extra credit Exceptional job … early work … more/harder problems Graded harder: 1/3 value of regular questions
knowledge
more reps= more skill
Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy
ChangeSkyward: real time
Grades, calendar, work attached onlineSign up in counseling; no student access yetWork in progress e.g. 1 day late may not be
Email addresses, haven’t sent grades yetOnly you can update address at office
Macbooks: Books/homework online
New responders
Interoperability issuesMerging 3 Op Systems
Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy
Normal Schedule Questions 0-5 min
Quiz 5-10 minLess test, review, short day…
Demo/Lesson1 5-15 minGroup Practice 1 (#) 5-15 minIn class/homework 1 10-30 minConclusion 1 min
Bright/ diligent may finish in class; most students will have homework
Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy
ContactE Mail [email protected]
I check a lot & answer quickly
Phone993-6816; I check as I leave; becomes phone tag
Available most days: Plan (7 period) 930-1020 (Odd) 0920-1055
Quick question 0720-0740; more time 1445-1600
Skyward (replaces parent @ school)
Grades, calendar, assignments available real time
Web back pack online Homework & extra credit online (physics 1 homework link)USERID: student #; Password: smsd;
Text OnlineMy.hrw.com; Userid & PW= student number