1. Welcome to College Math: Concepts & Applications
Miss Deanna Ettore
Please sign in and take one of each paper and sit any where you’d like.

2. Personal Background
Attended Saint Joseph’s University ( ) then transferred to Rowan University (’02-05).
Honors graduate from Rowan University (’05), Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics with concentration in Secondary Education.
Washington Township High School graduate (1999)
Interests include: coaching lacrosse, family and friends, traveling, and the shore.
Co-owner/operator of SJ Devils Lacrosse

3. Course Information
This course is designed to help students develop their Standardized Test Taking skills.
This course will provide students with the necessary strategies to overcome the particular ways the ASVAB, PSAT, SAT/ACT, and ACUPLACER utilize basic math problems. WTHS covers the cost of all testing EXCEPT SAT/ACT.
In addition We will be reviewing basic algebra concepts, functions, graphing, polynomials and rational functions, and statistics.

4. Course Information
In order to graduate as part of the class of 2018, you MUST meet certain New Jersey State testing requirements in both English/Language Arts AND Mathematics.
Three Pathways Available
Mathematics
First Pathway
Take and Pass a PARCC Test
PARCC Algebra I >= 750 (Level 4)
PARCC Geometry >= 725 (Level 3)
PARCC Algebra II >= 725 (Level 3)
Second Pathway
Take and Pass one of the Alternative Assessments
PSAT10 or PSAT/NMSQT/SAT Math Test >= 22
Accuplacer Elementary Algebra >= 76
ASVAB-AFQT Composite >= 31
Third Pathway
Portfolio Appeals
Meet the criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal for Math

5. Grading/Assessments
Class work/Participation/Homework (30% of MP grade)
Majority of work will be completed in class. If student is absent, then the missed class work MUST be done at home.
Quizzes (30% of MP grade)
A quiz will be given at the end of each section. The quiz will simulate the up coming Standardized Test.
Tests (40% of MP grade)
Tests will be given after completion of the Standardized Test Prep session.
Midterm/Final Exam (20% of Semester grade)
Midterm/Final will be given the last week in January/first week in February.
Grades are calculated on a sliding scale based on performance.
Example Grading Scale
Amount 1 5 18 12 6
% Scores
0-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
Grade 70 75 80 85 90 95
100

6. Absent Policy
Students are responsible for getting their missed assignments
Check calendar and absent folder for missing papers.
Talk with class mates for explanation of the problems that were covered.
If still stuck or confused, they are THEN to talk to the teachers to clarify.

7. I try to respond with in 48 hours or sooner.
Contact Information
Ms. Deanna Ettore
ext. 7163
I try to respond with in 48 hours or sooner.

8. Extra Help
After school help is available everyday in room B-2 with myself.
Mrs. Brumberg in B-4 or Mr. Giberson in B-6 also offers after school extra help, however her students take priority.
Exceptions: Monthly faculty and/or department meetings.
This is a FREE TUTORING service that everyone should try to take advantage!

9. Enjoy the rest of your evening!!
Thank you for coming!!
Before you leave, please complete the “Free Extra Credit” for your child.
This will give your child five points on their lowest quiz grade, valid between now and the end of the second marking period. (Offer not good on homework, class work or tests)
Enjoy the rest of your evening!!