1. To Ms. Billerbeck’s Transition to College Math Class
Welcome!
To Ms. Billerbeck’s Transition to College Math Class

2. Introduction Graduated from Encina High School
Graduated from UC Berkeley in Mechanical Engineering
Worked in Silicon Valley for Applied Materials for 8 years
Relocated to San Diego to take Cymer, Inc. Public
Became an entrepreneur and had a business in:
Landscape Design and Voted One of the Best in San Diego County
Kayak Accessories and Started a Patent
Memoir
Became a teacher to inspire more Americans to become great at math and become engineers
Mothered two fabulous adults

3. What We’re exploring in TCM
How to feel comfortable with math
Developing note-taking and listening skills
Using a scientific calculator and not cell phone during testing
Building up their math self-esteem

4. What is TCM? Aligned with the Common Core State Standards
Develops advanced algebra and geometry skills (e.g. Problem Solving, Sequences and Series, Counting and Probability, Linear Programming, Functions, Inverse Functions, Trigonometry, Conic Sections, Advanced Problem Solving).
Assignments that promote critical thinking, problem solving, procedural and computational skills
Effective communication of applied strategies and logical arguments
Preparation for Pre-calculus

5. Grading
Homework %
Quizzes %
Tests (Double-Weight Final) 60%

6. Grading Scale Grading Scale: 90 – 100% A 80 – 89.4% B 70 – 79.4% C
0 – 59.4% F
Level of Understanding
Advanced
Proficient
Approaching
Minimal/Limited
No Evidence of Understanding

7. Parent Communication My webpage: http://msbillerbeck.weebly.comMy
My telephone number: (916)
Come visit the classroom
Visit the Student Portal for a copy of a student’s current grades for this course.
Arrange a meeting with the counselor/student/parent/teacher in the counseling office to discuss a student’s performance in all of his/her classes.