1 st, 3 rd, and 4 th Algebra III 5 th and 6 th Precalculus

 1997 Graduate of Louisiana College with B.S. in Mathematics Educations  Currently working on M.A. in Mathematics  Married to Shelton for 13 years with 3 girls- Charlyn (9), Melanie (4), and Audrey (2)  Enjoys time with my family, playing on the computer, and road trips

 Solving equations  Parent functions and their transformations  Multiple Representations of functions  Conic Sections  Preparation for College Algebra  Practice for TAKS, THEA, SAT, ACT

 Trigonometry  Trigonometric Parent Functions  Polar Coordinates  Parent Functions and their Transformations  Sequences and Series  Equations  Conic Sections  Vectors

 Every student prepared every day with pencil, paper, binder, etc.  Homework completed daily  Every student attends tutoring when needed  Every student participating every day  Every student abiding by every school rule every day  Every student using appropriate language every class period

 Shake Mrs. Easley’s hand as you enter.  Pick up YOUR calculator and journal/quiz.  Sharpen pencils and prepare for lesson.  Note any homework questions in the appropriate place.  Begin writing in journal/working on quiz

 Mostly on Mondays and Fridays  Question will be posted at the beginning of class.  You have 5 minutes to complete the journal entry.  You must write in complete sentences.  Journal entries will be two daily grades each six weeks

 Tuesdays and Block days (although sometimes on Friday also)  Quizzes will either be posted on the screen or a handout near the calculators  Each quiz is a daily grade.  Unless otherwise directed, notes may be used on quizzes but work MUST be shown to receive any credit.

 Homework is assigned by unit.  Complete homework daily. Quizzes are based on homework problems.  Odd problems are assigned so that you can check your answers.  Be prepared to ask questions about the homework questions.  Post page number and questions number in the appropriate place before class begins

 1 ½ or 2 inch binder with dividers labeled Glossary, Notes, Homework, Tests, Test Prep  Define all vocabulary in the glossary (definition in your own words along with an example)  Keep yourself organized all year  Binders will be graded each six weeks for a test grade

 Warning  Contact parents  Removal of privileges  Office Referral

Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:45-3:45

 Upper Right hand corner  First AND Last Name  Class and Period  Date  Assignment Title

 Last 4 minutes of class  Return calculators to correct pocket  Return Journal to the correct drawer  Turn in quizzes/papers to proper tote  Sit quietly in your desk until the bell rings

 Restroom passes are NOT allowed while I am lecturing.  If you need to sharpen your pencil, do so before class. If the need arises, raise your hand BEFORE getting out of your desk.  Pay attention for visual cues when working in groups or individually