1. A1, A2, A3, A4 – Algebra 1 B3, B4 – Algebra 2
Welcome to Math
A1, A2, A3, A4 – Algebra 1
B3, B4 – Algebra 2

2. About me… This is my 10th year teaching math
This is my 4th year at Oak Canyon
I have an Associate Degree from Ricks College
I have a Bachelor Degree from Utah State
I have a Masters Degree of Education
Why I love math….

3. And…
I live in Orem
I have four daughters: Amanda goes to BYU, Aimee is a senior at THS, Alisa is an 8th grader OCJH, Alison is in 4th Northridge
My husband is a planner for Orem City
I love America, American history, taking historic trips, reading, BYU sports and summer!

5. At least 3 dividers: Notes, homework, returned work
What you need to know
Materials
3 ring binder
At least 3 dividers: Notes, homework, returned work
Lined paper
Graph paper
Zipper pouch with at least 3 #2 pencils, 1 or 2 red pens/pencils, 1 pen
calculator

6. Types of Calculators Scientific Calculators – Algebra 1
Graphing Calculators – Algebra 2

7. TI 30 Xa Solar
This is NOT a good calculator!

8. Grading Homework is 40% of your grade
Tests and quizzes are 60% of your grade
Grading scale
Competency to move to Geometry

9. Homework Homework daily Due the next class period Grading
Turning it in
Late homework

10. Getting help

11. Math Lab Tues, Wed, Thurs 2:30-3:30 room B150
Better Ideas
E time: Tuesday: Algebra 2, Wednesday: Algebra 1, Thursday: all students
After school with me
Math Lab Tues, Wed, Thurs 2:30-3:30 room B150

12. When it’s due… On time or it’s LATE What is on time?
So what if it’s late?

13. Attendance What do I do if I’m absent?
Who is responsible to get my make up work?
How do I grade the homework that was due when I was gone?
Do I get an extra day to take the test?
How long do I have to make up work?

14. Missing a test or quiz Grade automatically changes to an “I”
Come in during etime to make up a quiz or part of a test. You may have to come after school to do the whole thing
You have 2 weeks, then you get a zero

15. Preparation You will have a practice test for homework before the test
This is your first opportunity
The actual test is your
SECOND chance
Be prepared
There are no test corrections

16. Extra Credit
Don’t count on it
Fairness
What your grade represents

17. Behavior Be good Do not cause a problem for anyone else
Allow me to teach and all students to learn

18. Electronics
Cell phones
Ipods, MP3’s, etc

19. Communication
Website: what is there? Oak Canyon Website
Phone

20. In conclusion
First Assignment

21. Let’s Have a Great Year!