Welcome to RVGS Mrs. Roark Room 110 “Back to School Night” August 16, 2018

Laura Roark Pre-calculus and FOR lroark@rcps.info (540) 853-2116 8th year at RVGS; 20th or so…year BS in Math; Endorsed in Gifted Education Extra help in AM 8:00 to 8:30 Extra help in PM 3:30 to 4:00

Remind texting service Student with cell phones sign up Parents may sign up as well Very few texts One-way service

Supplies Spiral notebook dedicated to PC Three-ring binder dedicated to PC Section dividers with pockets Loose leaf paper BRING EXTRA PACKAGE Pencils and eraser Work is done in pencil only TI-84 family of graphing calculator Student daily planner will be provided

Expectations

Effort Strategies Learn from your mistakes Accept constructive criticism Apply new strategies Ask questions Take risks Strategies Focusing attention Making connections Practicing deliberately Recalling actively Setting learning goals

Grade Composition HW = 10% Quizzes = 20% Lab Activities = 15% Tests = 40% Semester Exam = 15%

RVGS Pre-calculus Function analysis – Conic sections Trigonometric Rational Exponential Polar Parametric Conic sections Systems and matrices Sequences and series Continuity and limits

*Homework Purpose – practice and check understanding Will be assigned (nearly) every class 45-60 minutes to complete Most important to attempt every problem and check every answer Checking answers using BOB or posted keys provides students with immediate feedback before an assessment Compare HW to practicing a sport or playing an instrument.

Use Your Resources Classmates, study groups Teacher – before school; communicate Moodle – calendar and unit resources Online resources Mrs. Sebolt – Guidance Counselor Tutors Student responsibility – use them!

Questions?