Welcome to Welcome to Mrs. Nelson’s Mrs. Nelson’s

ClassClassOpen HouseOpen House

20102010

lenora.nelson@stpsb.orgwww.freewebs.com/fhsoag

About MeAbout Me• I have 2 children (4th & 7th grade).• I have been teaching for 11 years.• This is my 4th year at FHS.

Typical DayTypical Day• Bell RingerBell Ringer

– Absent students check box for assignment.– Used to reinforce basic Algebra skills

• InstructionInstruction– Review prior day’s material– Cover new material

• Pop QuizPop Quiz– May cover prior day’s material

• Test schedule Test schedule posted on board & onlineposted on board & online

Homework Homework ExpectationsExpectations

• Homework is usually assigned as Extra Practice and ungraded.

• Each student has the option to complete as much Extra Practice as he needs to be successful.

• Online resources are linked on my website by chapter.

Math FactsMath Facts• Basic math facts should be memorized.Basic math facts should be memorized.

– Addition, multiplication, integers, perfect squares

– Algebra 2: includes perfect cubes and teen facts

– Pre-Calc: includes Trig Identities• Online practice is posted on my site.Online practice is posted on my site.• Quizzes will be given assessing this Quizzes will be given assessing this

knowledge.knowledge.

Grading PolicyGrading Policy• No extra credit assignments will be given. • 80% of grade comes from:80% of grade comes from:

– Classwork: in class activities ≥ 5pts– Quizzes: pop or announced ≥ 10pts – Tests: part or whole unit = 80pts

» Pre-Calc = 50pts

– Performance Tasks = 80pts» Pre-Calc > 50pts

– Total possible points (9weeks)≥ 720pts» Pre-Calc > 450pts

• 20% of grade comes from exam20% of grade comes from exam.

Thank YouThank You• Wish ListWish List

– Kleenex – Paper Towels– AA Batteries

• Check website forCheck website for– Calendar– Video & Practice Links organized by Chapter– Make-up Schedule– Tutoring Schedule– Conference Schedule

• Tuesday, September 7Tuesday, September 7thth Open House 7pm Open House 7pm– Come with your questions for a Q & A session.

lenora.nelson@stpsb.orgwww.freewebs.com/fhsoag