1. Mathematics Department Persis Beaven

2.  Welcome to my classroom  Goal for the open house ◦ Introduction ◦ To help you understand the work your child will be doing throughout the school year ◦ To explain expectations of your child ◦ Share information about how you can support your child’s learning

3.  US ARMY veteran  B.S. Mathematics, minor Secondary Education  Master of Arts in Teaching Math  UTEP undergraduate, Precalculus and Calculus lab instructor  UTEP graduate student, Supplemental Instructor for Precalculus @ EPCC  EPCC adjunct faculty  4 th year teaching high school

4.  Texas Education Agency, ◦ Math, grades 8-12 ◦ English as a Second Language Supplemental  Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, ◦ Mathematics

5.  Pre-AP Algebra 2  Dual Credit Precalculus (MATH 1314)

6.  Class of 2017 (Junior Class)  Math UIL  Girls Who Code, Northwest Early College HS (Ms. Catherine Tabor, Club Host)  Gay and Straight Student Alliance  Mock Trial, Advisor

7.  Respect  Positive attitude  Follow directions  Perform at a college math level ◦ Fractions ◦ Basic math operations ◦ Limited use of calculator ◦ Bring laptop when asked ◦ Be on time and do not abuse of restroom privileges ◦ Ask questions ◦ Ask for help when needed ◦ Do your OWN homework ◦ Be ready to work everyday

8.  Pre-AP Algebra 2 ◦ To learn algebraic concepts and the relationships among them to better understand the structure of algebra. ◦ To study functions and equations, and to understand their central relationship to all mathematics. ◦ To learn how equations and functions are algebraic tools that can be used to represent and solve problems related to other fields, such as in geometry, physics, chemistry, and biology. ◦ To pass the Math TSI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9.  Dual Credit Precalculus ◦ Same as in Algebra 2, but multiplied by 10 ◦ To earn college and high school math credit ◦ To support other subjects, such as chemistry, physics, and biology ◦ To be ready for calculus ◦ To have the Dual Credit Physics and Dual Credit Chemistry pre-requisite

10.  Classwork/Homework: 50% ◦ This may include online homework, paper homework, Edmodo question, daily assignments, bell ringer, journal, binder check, and small group projects.  Exams/Quizzes/Projects: 40% ◦ This may include Mid Six Week exams, quizzes, individual and group projects, and presentations.  Six Weeks Exam: 10% ◦ Six Weeks Final Exam, district assessment, and/or TSI exam score.

11.  Semester Final Grade ◦ 1 st Six Weeks30% ◦ 2 nd Six Weeks30% ◦ 3 rd Six Weeks30% ◦ Final Exam10%

12. EPCCCISD  Four Unit Exams 400 points and Final Exam 100 points70%  Homework100 points14%  Quizzes50 points8%  Attendance25 points4%  Participation25 points4% Semester grade Total700 points Canutillo Six Weeks grade is not a good representation of the overall final grade

13.  Paper homework ◦ No late work accepted ◦ Homework extension request form  Online homework ◦ ALEKS ◦ MyMathLab  What is MyMathLab? What is MyMathLab? ◦ Edmodo ◦ Geogebra ◦ DESMOS  Projects ◦ Group or individual ◦ In class or at home ◦ Project Excuse FormForm

14.  Create a PARENT PORTAL account  Stop by the office to have access granted  Download the Canutillo ISD app  Ask your child to show you his/her MyMathLab or ALEKS gradebook  Check my webpage for daily calendar  Sign up for Remind friendly reminders  Ask your child about his/her school day without asking your child “so how was school today?”

15.  Quick questions ◦ M-F 8:20 am to 8:50 am  After school ◦ T and W 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm  NECHS tutors ◦ pending  EPCC tutoring center ◦ M-Th 7:00 am to 5:00 pm ◦ F 7:00 am to 4:00 pm ◦ VV open on Saturdays

16.  Mrs. Persis Beaven ◦ Phone: (915) 877-1700 ◦ Email: pbeaven@canutillo-isd.orgpbeaven@canutillo-isd.org ◦ Webpage: http://nwechs.canutillo-isd.org/teacher_pages/mathematics/beaven ◦ Remind: text to the number 81010  PARENTS Dual Credit Precalculus text @parentdcrp  PARENTS Algebra 2 text @parentsal2  PARENTS Class of 2017text @parents217

17. Thank you