Welcome to Engineering Academics Parents Night Mr. Toomey Room G111 wtoomey@nashoba.tec.ma.us 978-692-4711 ext 7111

Sophomore Subjects Algebra II Physics Geometry All Sophomores Sophomores who have not taken Geometry in Freshman year

Class Logistics Homework (on website) Student Name & Assignment Name in ink (can use pencil for work) Half Credit if late Get help from others, but own your solution

Class Logistics Grading 20% Class Participation 20% Projects / Labs 15% Quizzes 25% Tests 20% Homework

Logistics 3-ring binder recommended Section with class notes and homework for each subject Section with lab data entries (must be in ink) Section with lab reports (must be in ink) Work in teams for labs and most class work every member must participate Individual work to pass in unless told otherwise

Subject as Integrated as Possible Cross talk in concepts between subjects Cross talk between academic and shop Shop work is opportunity to apply academic concepts Academics is opportunity to better understand shop concepts Help available during shop Questions from shop in academics

Algebra II Covers every topic included in other Algebra II classes Math enrichment when helpful Preparation for MCAS Math Test Review of statistics Review of geometry Sample MCAS test questions

Geometry Cover all topics covered in other NVTHS geometry classes No MCAS review (will be done in Algebra II) Time for extra help in Algebra II

Physics History – from natural philosophy to science Pre-history Ancient Greeks Renaissance Classical Physics Modern Physics When did you start to learn physics? A quick example

We will study Classical Physics The two forces of classical physics Gravity Electro-Magnetism The difference between science and technology They advance by building on each other Concepts are our focus, mathematics help us understand and apply the concepts

Mathematical Tools Measurement & Units Scientific Notation Graphing Algebra Geometry

Website http://www.nashobatech.net Scope and sequence Expect occasional email summaries