1. Welcome to Algebra 1 CT, Part 2! Ms. Miles, Mathematics Room 224

2. About Your Math Teacher BS, Marine Engineering, Mass Maritime Academy MS, Mathematics, Salem State College Post-Graduate work, Bridgewater State College worked as an engineer on US Navy ships 16 years teaching and coaching math love my work; enjoy working with students Beauty the cat Ms. Miles

3. Agenda Seats Class Expectations Required Materials Homework Policy Grading System Extra Help Blog

5. Required Materials One subject spiral bound notebook Pencil with eraser and/or pen Math folder Completed homework

6. Homework Expect homework every night Will be based on the classwork Algebra 1 CT: Worksheet; 15-20 min.

7. Grading System Point system. Tests worth more than quizzes. Variety of assessment types (quiz, test, project, partner quiz, materials check, notebook test, HW completion grade). Students keep a Record of Grades sheet in math notebook.Record of Grades sheet Average can be calculated at any time. Students may retake tests or redo projects. http://www.engrade.com/studentshttp://www.engrade.com/students Students need an access code, which I will provide via email.

8. Extra Help Algebra 2 CP: Mondays Algebra 1 CT Part 2: Tuesdays Geometry Honors: Wednesdays By appointment: Thursdays and Fridays Late buses available on Mondays and Wednesdays at approximately 3:45 PM.

9. Ms. Miles’ Math Blog www.msmilesmath.wordpress.com links on homepage for online calculators links for MCAS test items tabbed pages for homework Password will be given in class

10. Now tell me about you! Your name, age and grade/ YOG. Your email. On a scale of 1 (awful) to 5 (great), how would you rate math? Please explain. Whom you live with (names of parents; siblings names and ages) What are your interests, hobbies, and/or activities? What is your learning style(s) (seeing, hearing, watching, doing, working with others, using your hands, discussion)