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Assignments Use notebook paper. Follow example Please do not turn in assignments on untrimmed spiral notebook paper Mrs. Bills does not like fuzzy edges! All work needs to be vertical Show all steps for full credit (see examples)

Assignments

Assignments Turn in worksheets with notebook paper where you have worked out the problems What is the difference between an assignment and homework?

Warm up book is on top of homework bins Warm up book is not to leave the room Make sure you have the right class! When turning in absent work: write absent on the assignment then put assignment in your class period bin

Be Honest “Academic Integrity Matters” Integrity is doing the right thing even if no one is looking notebook quizzes will say you can use your notes. tests will say you can use your calculator on some sections. Cell phones will be collected during testing, quizzing and during test corrections. Cautiously use online resources

Notebook quizzes Pre-print the notes from my website. You will not have time to write everything down. Bookmark my website www.billsjmchs.com

Chapter 9 notebook QUIZ Sect. 9-1 A rational function is of the form __________ where p(x) and q(x) are rational and __________ Define asymptote: # 5 Sect. 9-2 When one goes up the other does too is __________________ variation When one goes up and the other goes down is ________________ variation What is the notation for direct variation? _________________ What is the notation for joint variation? __________________ # 4

8. Quizzes Periodical quizzes are given throughout each chapter. See website regularly because they will never be a surprise but they may not be always be announced. I drop the lowest quiz score each quarter.

9. How to get a good grade from Mrs. Bills Show your work When in doubt, write it out

9. How to get a really good grade Tests Quiz Notebook Homework QTR grade 50% 10% 30% % 77 62 89 45 67% D+ 96 97 95 93 95% A 91 98 92 94% A- 74 82 85 82% B 79 80 87 90 83% 96% 83 76 72 79% C+ 41 57 69% 61 7 54% F

10. Testing Tests: There will be sections of each unit test both with and without the calculator Cell phones will be collected during tests, test corrections and quizzes. Tests may not leave the classroom. Test Corrections must be done in lab or afterschool if you are not in lab

Testing AP Scoring Difference between placement and scoring Demonstrate understanding while minimizing errors Goal: Effectively communicate reasoning and justification

10. Bill$ Buck$ You will receive three Bill$ Buck$ each quarter. Put your name on them! This allows you to turn in a late Homework assignment; it doesn't excuse you from doing the assignment. The Bill$ Buck$ needs to be stapled to the front of a late assignment. Full credit will be given, at Mrs. Bill's discretion, based on quality of work. Lost Bill$ Buck$ will not be replaced. Unused Bill$ Buck$ are worth 3 points and are surrendered at the end of each quarter. Point are added to a low test score.

10. Bill$ Buck$ Bill$ Buck$ give you the opportunity to use the hall pass or to take a quiz when tardy or absent. Bill$ Buck$ are surrendered at the time of use. Fine print: Bill$ Buck$ may not be used on the final exam. Bill$ Buck$ are not transferable.

Success Come prepared and ready to work Read all directions carefully Eliminate I can’t from your vocabulary When in doubt, write it out ! Ask questions Take notes, then study your notes Try all homework problems Do your own work! Come in for extra help before you get behind Remember I am here to help you