Twelve year at Maple Avenue1. District Math Coach (5)2. Class Room (6)

Math teacher for 10 years at Middle River Middle School in Baltimore County, Md.

Masters of Teaching from the University of Virginia.1. Special education certification2. Technology certification 3. Reading certifications.

Course ConceptsTransformations & symmetry.Properties & Measurements of plane figures Measurements of three-dimensional shapes Tools for analyzing and measuring shapes

Pythagorean Theorem, Trigonometric ratios, Laws of Sine and Cosine, and Coordinate geometry

Investigations & Proof Geometric constructionsProbability

Core Connections Geometry Students need to develop the ability to reason

mathematically. Students need to think about what they already

know then connect this knowledge to the new ideas they are learning.

Students need to realize what they learned yesterday or last week will be connected to today’s lesson.

Students need to understand that connecting prior learning to new ideas is a normal part of their education.

Student’s responsibilities for learning mathematics include:  Actively contributing in

whole class & study team work and discussion.

Completing all assigned problems and turning in assignments in a timely manner.

Checking and correcting problems on assignments based on answers and solutions provided.

Asking for help when needed from study partner, study team, and/or teacher.

Attempting to provide help when asked by others students.

Taking notes and using his/her Toolkit when recommended by the teacher or the text.

Expectations Be responsible. Arrive

promptly with materials organized, homework completed and ready to learn.

Be respectful. Demonstrate respect for yourself, classmates, teachers and rules

Be reliable. Participate, collaborate with peers, ask questions and seek help when needed

Required materials the Course3 Ring Binder Graph paper composition bookComposition book for tool kit.Textbook (to be kept in 3 ring binder)

Pencils, red pen & eraser(s)Ruler

GradingAssessment 85% Unit tests, PIA’s, Course Final & Compass Learning re-mediation assessments.

Homework 5% Warm-ups 5%Classwork 5% Presentations, class projects, closure activities, study team review Activities, & homework

quizzes

Homework Homework every night About 15 minutes to completeMust show all work to receive full credit

Checked for completenessOnline tutorial website available

Additional resourcesCCG Course 3 eTools @

http://studenthelp.cpm.org/m/ccgExtra Practice Topics @

http://www.cpm.org/teachers/extraPractice.htm

Sky Pilots homework line https://sites.google.com/a/lasd.k12.pa.us/sky-pilots/

Geo ebook Core Connections Geometry • Student 1 year

eBook

Tips to be SuccessfulInsist they seek help immediately if they’re

having difficultiesPeriodically check your child’s grade on

MMS Parent PortalContact me via email or the school phone

myersl@lasd.k12.pa.us