Welcome to College Math: Concepts & Applications Miss Deanna Ettore Please sign in and take one of each paper and sit any where you’d like.

Personal Background Attended Saint Joseph’s University (1999-02) then transferred to Rowan University (’02-05). Honors graduate from Rowan University (’05), Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics with concentration in Secondary Education. Washington Township High School graduate (1999) Interests include: coaching lacrosse, family and friends, traveling, and the shore. Co-owner/operator of SJ Devils Lacrosse

Course Information This course is designed to help students develop their Standardized Test Taking skills. This course will provide students with the necessary strategies to overcome the particular ways the ASVAB, PSAT, SAT/ACT, and ACUPLACER utilize basic math problems. WTHS covers the cost of all testing EXCEPT SAT/ACT. In addition We will be reviewing basic algebra concepts, functions, graphing, polynomials and rational functions, and statistics.

Course Information In order to graduate as part of the class of 2018, you MUST meet certain New Jersey State testing requirements in both English/Language Arts AND Mathematics. Three Pathways Available Mathematics First Pathway Take and Pass a PARCC Test PARCC Algebra I >= 750 (Level 4) PARCC Geometry >= 725 (Level 3) PARCC Algebra II >= 725 (Level 3) Second Pathway Take and Pass one of the Alternative Assessments PSAT10 or PSAT/NMSQT/SAT Math Test >= 22 Accuplacer Elementary Algebra >= 76 ASVAB-AFQT Composite >= 31 Third Pathway Portfolio Appeals Meet the criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal for Math

Grading/Assessments Class work/Participation/Homework (30% of MP grade) Majority of work will be completed in class. If student is absent, then the missed class work MUST be done at home. Quizzes (30% of MP grade) A quiz will be given at the end of each section. The quiz will simulate the up coming Standardized Test. Tests (40% of MP grade) Tests will be given after completion of the Standardized Test Prep session. Midterm/Final Exam (20% of Semester grade) Midterm/Final will be given the last week in January/first week in February. Grades are calculated on a sliding scale based on performance. Example Grading Scale Amount 1 5 18 12 6 % Scores 0-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 Grade 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Absent Policy Students are responsible for getting their missed assignments Check calendar and absent folder for missing papers. Talk with class mates for explanation of the problems that were covered. If still stuck or confused, they are THEN to talk to the teachers to clarify.

I try to respond with in 48 hours or sooner. Contact Information Ms. Deanna Ettore dettore@wtps.org 856-589-8500 ext. 7163 I try to respond with in 48 hours or sooner.

Extra Help After school help is available everyday in room B-2 with myself. Mrs. Brumberg in B-4 or Mr. Giberson in B-6 also offers after school extra help, however her students take priority. Exceptions: Monthly faculty and/or department meetings. This is a FREE TUTORING service that everyone should try to take advantage!

Enjoy the rest of your evening!! Thank you for coming!! Before you leave, please complete the “Free Extra Credit” for your child. This will give your child five points on their lowest quiz grade, valid between now and the end of the second marking period. (Offer not good on homework, class work or tests) Enjoy the rest of your evening!!