To Ms. Billerbeck’s Transition to College Math Class Welcome! To Ms. Billerbeck’s Transition to College Math Class

Introduction Graduated from Encina High School Graduated from UC Berkeley in Mechanical Engineering Worked in Silicon Valley for Applied Materials for 8 years Relocated to San Diego to take Cymer, Inc. Public Became an entrepreneur and had a business in: Landscape Design and Voted One of the Best in San Diego County Kayak Accessories and Started a Patent Memoir Became a teacher to inspire more Americans to become great at math and become engineers Mothered two fabulous adults

What We’re exploring in TCM How to feel comfortable with math Developing note-taking and listening skills Using a scientific calculator and not cell phone during testing Building up their math self-esteem

What is TCM? Aligned with the Common Core State Standards Develops advanced algebra and geometry skills (e.g. Problem Solving, Sequences and Series, Counting and Probability, Linear Programming, Functions, Inverse Functions, Trigonometry, Conic Sections, Advanced Problem Solving). Assignments that promote critical thinking, problem solving, procedural and computational skills Effective communication of applied strategies and logical arguments Preparation for Pre-calculus  

Grading Homework 20% Quizzes 20% Tests (Double-Weight Final) 60%

Grading Scale Grading Scale: 90 – 100% A 80 – 89.4% B 70 – 79.4% C 0 – 59.4% F Level of Understanding Advanced Proficient Approaching Minimal/Limited No Evidence of Understanding

Parent Communication My webpage: http://msbillerbeck.weebly.com My e-mail: tristen.billerbeck@sanjuan.edu My telephone number: (916) 971-7494 Come visit the classroom Visit the Student Portal for a copy of a student’s current grades for this course. Arrange a meeting with the counselor/student/parent/teacher in the counseling office to discuss a student’s performance in all of his/her classes.