1. OPEN HOUSE 2014-2015 Mrs. Peterson Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A

2. About Me From Birmingham, AL Undergrad at Auburn University Masters Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Certified Math 6 th – 12 th grade Gifted Certified Taught 8 th Grade Math in Birmingham Part of the DMS 8 th grade faculty for 3 years Married 4 years; Husband is a structural engineer

3. What is Coordinate Algebra/ Analytic Geometry A? High school math class combining topics from Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 Students are completing freshman level math as well as some sophomore math as 8 th graders. That is why it is a “hyper-accelerated” course. Students are a year ahead of their peers and completing their high school math at a faster pace than most other students Class sets of textbooks & Online access to the Coordinate Algebra & Analytic Geometry textbooks

4. Daily Class Routine Students write their new homework assignments and important dates in their agendas Answer the HW questions together Teach new lesson for the day or group task/activity or quiz or test Practice new lesson or begin HW

5. Homework Procedures Random HW Checks HW is graded based on completion of the assignment (0%, 50%, or 100% complete) If absent, students may look at my teacher blog, ask a friend about missed assignments, and collect missing worksheets from bins in back of the room.

6. Grading Categories EOCT 20% Test 45% Quizzes/Tasks 15% Exams 10% Homework 10% Exams are cumulative. One is given at the end of each academic quarter.

7. Standardized Testing Acc Math students will take the regular 8 th grade CRCTs (now called EOGs) at the end of the school year. They will also be required to take an End of Course Test (EOCT) in May in order to get high school credit for Coordinate Algebra. Students receive pass/fail credit for high school. Their grade this year does not get calculated into their GPA.

8. High School Placement 9 th grade math placement is based on test scores only! No retakes No opportunity to regain points 9 th grade science placement also depends upon math placement

9. Walton High School Placement Freshman – Analytic Geometry B/ Advanced Algebra Sophomore – Pre-Calculus Junior – AP Calculus Senior – Multivariable Calculus

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12. Student/Parent Resources Help Sessions ◦ By appointment only ◦ Start at 8:20 am Syllabus was sent home at the start of the year. I can provide an extra copy if needed Teacher Blog Email: tanner.peterson@cobbk12.orgtanner.peterson@cobbk12.org