a. What is it that you want to accomplish?
b. What are you willing to do to accomplish that?
To stay focused, write your goals on your mirror, on your book cover, on your refrigerator, someplace where you will see it and think about it often.
but I have 18 years of teaching experience in both Middle School and High School. I've taught classes in chemistry, physics, computer programming and math from Algebra to A.P.Calculus
Check out the links to the right for more math help or to participate in Math contests for prizes.
General Hints for all classes:
Do the HOMEWORK each day.
WRITE the original problem;
SHOW ALL WORK for each problem
TAKE NOTES
Keep your notes organized in a folder. Notes will be graded.
It is a valuable skill.
BE CURIOUS
Ask WHY?
Why does that work?
Why doesn't this work?
Why are we learning this?
Ask HOW?
How can we solve this problem in a different way?
How can we make this easier?
777-2222 ext. 2641
Don't rely on the Homework Hotline.
Being in class and writing down the assignments directly from the board is much more reliable.
Get the phone number of at least 1 reliable student in your class. You can call this person if you are absent, or you can work together if you are having difficulty with an assignment.
After School HELP is available almost every day. All you have to do is ask and stay. This Winter I'll be coaching wrestling. During wrestling season, we'll do our best to arrange help sessions before school or during a lunch period.
Daily Homework : 2 pts. All done and all work shown
1 pts. At least half done or All done but with no work shown.
0 pts. Less than half done
Notes and Homework will also be graded by "Notebook/Homework Quiz"
1. Pencils (not pens)
2. Math Journal (This contains all of your math notes and homework)
3. Textbook, pocket folder for holding loose paper.
4. Scientific Calculator (some days you will not be allowed to use it, some days you will be required to use it )
5. Graph Paper 1 cm. grid or .25 inch grid
6. Ruler for drawing straight lines, and for measuring inches and centimeters.
7. Protractor for measuring angles. (Math 8 and Geometry Students only)
8. Compass for drawing circles. (Math 8 and Geometry Students only)
