March 15th 2010

Alg2/Trig:
TEST Corrections (VERY IMPORTANT)

1. Separate sheet of paper
2. Write out question
3. Write out answer
4. Explain why it is the correct answer
5. Parent signature

TEST corrections can have a significant impact on overall marking period grades.

Whats going on in my other classes?

Math Analysis: Force Diagrams using Law of Cosines and Sines

PSM: Stock Market Game: What is a mutual fund?

Algebra B: Quadratic Equations

March 3rd 2010

PENCILS

I have distributed over 144 pencils to date and have exhausted my supply. Please come to class prepared with a writing utensil.

February 12th 2010

Winter Week:

Enjoy the Winter Week Assembly today and vacation next week. Be sure to relax and come back prepared for the rest of the third marking period. Check out the Winter Olympics if you get a chance, they are always fun to watch.

January 25th 2010

MIDTERMS

Today we will finish up midterms in class. If you are absent it is up to you to schedule a time to come in and make them up. Please keep in mind that I will be proctoring and grading regents exams and will only be available if prior arrangements are made.

January 20th 2020

Students please remember how the grading policy works

40% tests
30% quizzes
20% HW
10% Notebook/Binder

Midterms start on Friday, they will cover the material learned to date in each of the courses.

Students please remember that you are responsible for making up missed work when you are out. This includes tests and quizzes which must be made up in a timely fashion when you have time (ie. advisement, studyhall, after-school). If no attempt is made to schedule a time I will enter a zero in the gradebook.

January 15th 2010

Midterms and Regents exams start the 22nd thru the 29th be sure to check your schedule.

Also check out this link to see graduation requirements for mathematics

http://www.jmap.org/JMAP/SupportFiles/NYS-NYCDOEDocuments/Math/Exam_Specifications/RegentsDiplomaRequirements.pdf


Also remember to attend review class that are being offered for most Jan. Regents exams.

January 5th 2010

Wow Time really flies...

Can you believe it is January?

Check out the January Regents schedule at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/schedules/504-0110.pdf

Also remember that Review classes are available check the Addison Post or with your child's teacher for times and locations.

Midterms are also fast approaching, for most classes they will consist of 50 multiple choice questions.

December 4th 2009

Welcome to December and an important stretch for our math classes. Regents Review classes will be starting soon for the January Regents exams. Generally this is for students who are re-taking an exam in an effort to achieve a higher score.


Alg2/Trig: Imaginary and Complex Numbers Packet. What are 4 ways to solve a quadratic equation?

Algebra B: We have finished SOE and are now moving on to Polynomials.

Math Analysis: The Quadratic Formula, do you know the silly song? Annoy your friends by singing it a lot.

Problem Solving Math: Trigonometry, yes it does have real world uses just ask Google.

November 19th 2009

Welcome to Marking Period #2


Many of you started the year off on the right foot and I hope that this continues through the rest of the school year. A few of you will need to make some adjustments to your academic routine in order to achieve your goals.

Alg2/Trig: Graphing Calculator usage is critically important, Make sure you are learning these techniques and know when and how to apply them.

Algebra B: 3 ways to solve a SOE can you explain them in your own words

November 1, 2009

Thank you for your patience while I have been out. I expect to return this Tuesday.

For Monday:

Alg2/Trig: Please bring your textbooks to class on Monday and complete the review assignment for chapter 2

Algebra B: More Systems of Equations by graphing, Remember we can't forget about slopes and line equations. Complete the worksheet that is provided.

PSM: Worksheet

Math analysis: Work in packet for chapter 3 books are 0n the cart at the front.