Welcome to Mrs. Nelson’s Class Open House

About Me I have 2 children (4 th & 7 th grade). I have been teaching for 11 years. This is my 4 th year at FHS.

Typical Day Bell RingerBell Ringer –Absent students check box for assignment. –Used to reinforce basic Algebra skills InstructionInstruction –Review prior day’s material –Cover new material Pop QuizPop Quiz –May cover prior day’s material Test schedule posted on board & onlineTest schedule posted on board & online

Homework Expectations Homework is usually assigned as Extra Practice and ungraded. Each student has the option to complete as much Extra Practice as he needs to be successful. Online resources are linked on my website by chapter.

Math Facts Basic math facts should be memorized.Basic math facts should be memorized. –Addition, multiplication, integers, perfect squares –Algebra 2: includes perfect cubes and teen facts –Pre-Calc: includes Trig Identities Online practice is posted on my site.Online practice is posted on my site. Quizzes will be given assessing this knowledge.Quizzes will be given assessing this knowledge.

Grading Policy No extra credit assignments will be given. 80% of grade comes from:80% of grade comes from: –Classwork: in class activities≥ 5pts –Quizzes: pop or announced≥ 10pts –Tests: part or whole unit= 80pts »Pre-Calc = 50pts –Performance Tasks= 80pts »Pre-Calc > 50pts –Total possible points (9weeks)≥ 720pts »Pre-Calc > 450pts 20% of grade comes from exam20% of grade comes from exam.

Thank You Wish ListWish List –Kleenex –Paper Towels –AA Batteries Check website forCheck website for –Calendar –Video & Practice Links organized by Chapter –Make-up Schedule –Tutoring Schedule –Conference Schedule Tuesday, September 7 th Open House 7pmTuesday, September 7 th Open House 7pm –Come with your questions for a Q & A session.