COMMIT TO 212
ALGEBRA with MRS. REICHE
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
Monday, August 17, 2015
Monday, February 2, 2015
Friday, August 16, 2013
WELCOME TO MATH ON TEAM NILE!!!
This year we continue to focus on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Mathematics. Not only do the CCSS expect students to calculate correctly; they also place additional emphasis on problem solving, critical thinking, determining if an answer makes sense, and persevering to solve problems. In other words, expect word problems that challenge your student.
Organization supports success in school. With that in mind, I suggest you create a place for math in a 3-ring binder with 3(three) sections; Handouts, Notes and Homework. Class notes will be taken in pencil and supplemented with red, green and blue ink/pencil.
Homework
is the cornerstone of success and must be completed consistently. You may expect about 30 minutes of homework for
each class period. Completed homework is done in pencil with the problem copied,
supporting work shown, and self-corrected in red ink (answers for odd problems
from text can be found at back of the book.)
Homework assignments are posted in class for copying into the binder
reminder and can be found on Infinite Campus. Incomplete or missing homework may earn 80%
credit if completed the first advisory period following class. The consequence for not doing homework is to
do the homework. Please note that
homework credit is given for completion
of problems, not accuracy.
Because
each concept builds on the previous material, it is important to complete all
work on time and to seek help when it is needed. Our textbook publishers have student support
at their site www.classzone.com and our
school provides an additional web site resource via www.hotmath.com (password:
ca58450ca.) Please also note that the
textbook is available online. If you do
not have access to the internet, the library has computers available at lunch
or after school. Additionally, students
may speak with the teacher during advisory for assistance.
A
student’s letter grade will be based on their demonstrated mastery of the
learning standards. Mastery of the
learning standards will be determined by evaluations in class and home
assignments. Their combined value is
weighted as follows:
Assessments
(test & quizzes): 90% of grade
Assignments
(homework & class projects): + 10% of grade
100% of grade
Letter
grades are earned as follows: 90-100%
Mastery A
80-89.99% Mastery B
70-79.99% Mastery C
55-69.99% Mastery D
Below
55.99% Mastery F
There
is a clear expectation that all students will conduct themselves with honor and
academic integrity. I support and
enforce the Rio Norte Academic Integrity (cheating policy) as described on page
4 of the student binder reminder.
Advisory
is a time for reading, studying, wrapping up homework, making up quizzes,
academic help/intervention, as well as obtaining absent work. Students must report to their assigned
classroom before seeing another teacher.
Students should be prepared every day to engage in learning during this
time.
The
William S Hart School District’s policy for absent late work is followed. The policy states: “Students shall have a minimum of one day to make up work missed
for each day or part of a day of excused or warranted absence. If a student
returns from one or two days of excused or warranted absences on the day of a
previously announced test or examination, and no additional material from those
one or two days appears on the test, the student shall be expected to
participate in the test or examination on the day of his or her return. On long
range assignments, e.g. term papers, book reports, projects, with at least two
weeks of advance notice, teachers may require the student to hand in the
assignment on the student’s return to class provided that the student has been
absent for two days or less immediately prior to the assignment being due. If
the student has had an extended excused absence, alternative arrangements for
turning in the project or assignment will be determined by the teacher, student
and parent.”
All
field trips are enrichment activities and as such are not essential learning. The following are requirements for students
to attend field trips: 1) students must be passing all classes, 2) student must
routinely demonstrate appropriate classroom behavior, and 3) the student must
not have any referrals. Students who
stay at school instead of attending a field trip will have a regular academic
day.
I
look forward to an exciting time together navigating through many exciting and
challenging concepts this year. I may be
reached via email at kreiche@hartdistrict.org
or by telephone at 295-3700 ext. 1304. Additional
information may be obtained from my blog: www.commit2212.blogspot.com
Suggested Algebra Supply List*
___ • One good eraser (If we aren’t making mistakes, we aren’t learning.)
___ • 3-ring binder (math may be part of team binder)
___ • dividers for binder math sections (need three)
___ • loose-leaf lined paper
___ • loose-leaf graph
paper
___ • set of pencils or pens/pen combo (red, green
& blue)
___ • lead pencils
___ • scissors
___ • ruler
___ • glue stick/tape
* As always, we are happy to provide supplies
if necessary. Please contact the teacher
for this support.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
What does EOO mean?
EOO stands for Every Other Odd
For example if problems # 3-23 were assigned; you would do problem 3 and skip number 5, do number 7 and skip 9, do 11 and skip 13, etc. until you reach number 23. In other words, you would have completed numbers 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, and 23.
For example if problems # 3-23 were assigned; you would do problem 3 and skip number 5, do number 7 and skip 9, do 11 and skip 13, etc. until you reach number 23. In other words, you would have completed numbers 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, and 23.
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