Welcome To Ms. Nixon’s Classroom! Back to School Night
About Me Went here to Grosse Pointe North High School Graduated from Michigan State University B.S. Mathematics Minor in Biology Currently working on my master’s degree through MSU Teaching and Curriculum Played Club Lacrosse for 4 years at MSU Varsity coach for girl’s lacrosse here at GPN Teacher sponsor for Link Crew and Diversity Club
First Semester Tools of Algebra (Ch. 1) Linear Equations and Functions (Ch. 2) Systems of Linear Equations (Ch. 3) Quadratic Functions and Factoring (Ch. 5) Rational Equations and Functions (Ch. 9)
Second Semester Polynomials & Polynomial Equations (Ch. 6) Powers, Roots, and Radicals (Ch. 7) Exponential & Logarithmic Functions (Ch. 8) Introduction to Trigonometry (Ch. 12) Probability & Statistics
Grading Tests Exactly 55% Quizzes Exactly 35% Homework Exactly 10% Algebra II CP
Homework Procedures Homework is spot checked at random and worth a total of 5 points. Students are required to use the answer key posted on my staff website to check the correctness of their own work. Every class period starts with going over questions from the homework. Grades are updated daily on Pinnacle, please check. Algebra II CP
Supplies 3-ring Binder Scientific Calculator TI-30XII Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator TI 83 or TI 84 While some graphing calculators are available in the classroom, I cannot supply a calculator to every student. Geometry CP
Need Extra Help? Free Tutoring GPN Library Wed/Thurs before & after school (video tutorials) Free math apps Me Before or after school by appointment Make an appointment by or verbally talking to me
Parent/Teacher contact is very important to help your child succeed. Please do not hesitate to call or me if you need anything. Voic (313)
My Class Website Students sign in here first using school login info
Then go to Ms. Nixon’s staff website Click here
Click here to access the class calendar, class notes, and homework assignments Click here to access the homework answer keys