3. Mr. Torres Room 216 (305) 805-5722 jtorres@materacademy.com Geometry by Pearson (FL Edition) ISBN:0-13-328316-X Online access

4. Recommended : Practice and Review ISBN:0-13-318598-2

5. Recommended : Practice and Problem Solving ISBN:0-13-318596-6

6. imater.org Staff Directory Mathematics Mr. Torres

7. Student Goals: 1. Build critical thinking skills. 2. Provide step-by-step solutions to problems/exercises. 3. Become Problem solvers. 4. Pass the EOC.

8. 1. Respect 2. Be Prepared to Learn 3. Be Open Minded 4. Work Diligently 5. No Electronics

9. 1. Verbal/Visual warning 2. Conference - Student/Teacher 3. Parent/Guardian Contact. 4. Referral and Detention 5. Suspension

10. Must Have: 1. Scissors 2. Ruler 3. Protractor 4. Compass 5. Color pencils 6. Eraser 7. Lined paper 8. Mechanical pencil 9. Graphing paper 10. Scientific calculator * * TI 83/84 Recommended, you will need it for Algebra II and Pre-calc or Stats

11. 1. 5-7 minutes for the bell-ringer. ( If you are late, you will not be given additional time) 2. Homework Question Time 3. Lecture/Video. Notes must be taken 4. Clarification Questions

12. 6. Materials/Computers/Textbooks must be neatly put in their proper place. 5. Collaborative Practice Time follow “How to Solve Math Problems Procedure”. 7. The bell DOES NOT dismiss you, only the teacher does.

13. * You are expected to take notes everyday (HINT: Mr. Torres’ lectures are crucial..) Notes must be kept in a binder with 5 dividers. 1. Notes 2. Homework 3. Quizzes/Warm-ups 4. Test 5. Projects

14. 1. NO late work accepted. 4. Work completed in a LEGIBLE fashion. 2. Test make-up is your responsibility. 3. Tutoring available. 5. No credit will be given if you fail to show step-by-step solutions/procedures.

15. Concepts/Skills Practice 1. Teams made by the teacher 3. Work constructively 2. Each one is responsible for individual AND group success. 4. While working on an assignment follow: “How to solve math problems steps.” (See Poster on the back wall )

16. Group: This test is to be done collaborative and only one will be graded. Individual: These tests have a greater weight on the final academic grade. Hint: Study/Review what you do not understand!

17. 25% Homework/Notes 15% Quizzes/Warm-ups 35% Classwork 25% Individual Test = 100% TOTAL

18. Remember: Teachers do not give grades, students earn them. Academic Grade

19. Be Positive and attentive Be Ready to work Behave as though you are a GUEST is someone’s beautiful home.

20. Assigned to help you master the concepts and skills learned/covered. YES, even on weekends!! check the teacher website. No late homework- NO EXCUSES! 4 points per problem Step-by-step solutions required.

21. DayTeacherRoomTime Monday2:45-3:45 pm. Tuesday Wednesday2:45-3:45 pm Thursday Friday

22. 1. Go over the syllabus with your parents. (Hard copy will be/is on your class page) 2. Print the last page. 3. Complete the bottom portion. (Student and Parent signatures required) 4. Turn in to Mr. Torres next class.