1. Welcome to Transitional Algebra/Algebra I! Welcome to Transitional Algebra/Algebra I! Welcome to Solon High School and to your son or daughter’s year in Transitional Algebra/Algebra I. I appreciate and welcome your participation and involvement in your child’s education. 1 Mrs. Holman Room 127A

2. Mrs. Charlotte Holman Mrs. Charlotte Holman Education Bowling Green State University – BS in Education Ashland University - Masters in Computer Technology Experience (23 years) Solon High School 2002 – Present Wooster High School 1995 – 2002 Vermilion High School & Middle School 1992 - 1995 2

3. My Family

4. Required:  1. Pencils with erasers  2. Graphing Calculator: (TI-84)  3. Graph paper  4. 3 ring binder with tabs  5. Book cover Optional:  6. Minimum 1 box of Kleenex  7. Minimum 1 dry erase marker  8. Minuimum 1 Bag of individually wrapped candy

5.  Double block – 100 minutes  Considered a semester course – 2 credits

6. Study Teams During this course your children will collaborate with other students in their study teams. Together, each team will complete problems and activities that will help them discover new mathematical ideas and methods. This is a very student-centered class. We will support them as they work, but will not take away their opportunities to think and investigate for themselves. In order to be successful in this class they will need to be willing and active participants. We will change groups every chapter.

7. We learn... 10% of what we read, 20% of what we hear, 30% of what we see, 50% of what we both see and hear, 70% of what is discussed with others, 80% of what we experience personally, and 95% of what we teach someone else. ~ William Glasser 7

8. Principles of the CPM Course Design Students learn best engaged in inquiry that leads to deep conceptual understanding of the underlying mathematics, exploiting each others’ insights, and using distributed learning to increase retention and transfer of knowledge. The CPM Core Connections series integrates basic skills and procedures with conceptual understanding, encouraging students to understand ideas, see relationships between them, and apply mathematical principles to complex problems. Students are held responsible for high academic rigor, analysis, and critical thinking, and communicate their mathematical findings in writing or in oral presentations in a clear and convincing manner. 8

9. 65% Individual Assessments - (individual tests & quizzes) 15% Team Assessments - (team tests, partner quizzes, etc.) 20% Coursework (homework, pop-quizzes, participation, presentations, etc.)

10.  We are here to help your child! If at any time they have a problem pertaining to this class, they need to see us immediately so that we can resolve the problem as quickly as possible.  Most days, I am available before school between 7:15 – 7:40 or after school until 3:30. Appointments or walk-ins welcome.

11.  The Math Lab is located in the back of the LMC.  Students may visit during study halls.  See me for a pass.

12.  Before and/or after school by appointment  During school in the Math Lab  More info: Contact your child’s guidance counselor  Counselors may also be able to refer you to a private tutor if needed.

13.  Homework Help  Skill Builders (Extra Practice) Homework.cpm.org

14. Internet Information 14 On my page, you will find daily lessons, homework, upcoming tests and quizzes as well as some of the class resources. To get to my page follow these steps: 1. Go to the Solon Schools web page www.solonschools.org 2. Choose Schools - SHS 3. Choose Staff Directory 4. Scroll down to my name (Charlotte Holman) 5. Choose “Calendar” from the bottom 6. Choose the appropriate class (Honors Pre-Calculus)

15. Parent Resources Our textbook publisher has many resources for students and their parents at their website: www.cpm.org This website also has all of the resource pages for activities in class. www.cpm.org Hints to all homework problems and solutions to select problems are available at www.cpm.org in the Homework Help section located on the student tab of the website. www.cpm.org This presentation as well as class procedures and requirements are available in class files on my page on the school website: www.solonschools.org www.solonschools.org 15

16. Communication 16 Voice mail: 349-7757 ext. 5441 Email: charlotteholman@solonboe.org Parent – Teacher communication is of utmost importance for student success. If at anytime you have a concern or question, please call or email me. I check and respond to email every day. My voicemail also goes directly to my email. Please leave a number that I can reach you at during the school day.

18. Thank You for Attending Tonight! Please make sure to leave the note card with the requested information with me as you leave. Please feel free to contact me at any time with concerns or questions. My school website is a great place to find out what your son or daughter is or should be working on! Thank you for being a supportive parent. I am looking forward to a rewarding school year. 18