2012 is here – and with it, comes Final Exams for the semester.

 

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1st Period Algebra
Review for the exam – Tuesday, 1/17/12 from 11:30 – 2:45pm
EOC – Wednesday 1/18/12 from 8:00 – 11:00am

2nd Period Algebra
Review for the exam – Friday, 1/13/12 from 11:30 – 2:45pm
EOC – Tuesday, 1/17/12 from 8:00 – 11:00am

There are no exemptions from the Algebra 1 examination. It is a state test.

4th Period Honors Geometry
Review for the exam – Wednesday 1/18/12 from 11:30 – 2:45pm
Final Exam – Thursday, 1/19/12 from 8:00am – 10:00am

Students who meet exemption criteria do not need to attend either of these.

Exemption Policy:
4 absences with a Grade of A
3 absences with a Grade of B
2 absences with a Grade of C

Our next test will be on Friday, November 18th, 2011.

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It will cover the following:

  • Geometric Mean
  • Pythagorean Theorem
  • 45-45-90′s
  • 30-60-90′s
  • Right Triangle Trigonometry

Study early and often!

report-card2.jpgThe first nine-week grading period ends on Friday, October 28th.

Report cards will be distributed on Monday, November 7th.

If a conference is requested, please contact me at the school or by e-mail.

Our first Benchmark exam of the year will be given in both Algebra and Geometry on the following dates:

Algebra – Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Geometry - Friday, October 7, 2011

Students are reminded to take advantage of the numerous review opportunities offered. Please make sure you study – benchmarks comprise a lot of your grade!

Geometry students will have a quiz on Monday, September 26th, 2011 covering our unit on Triangles and properties of Polygons. Items being tested include:

  • Classifying Triangles
  • Triangle Angle Theorems
  • Properties of Polygons
  • Angles of Polygons

Study hard, and good luck!

Algebra students will have a test on Friday, September 23rd, 2011 on our unit covering Equations and Formulas. The topics on the test include:

  • Solving Linear Equations
  • Direct Variation
  • Modeling Equations

Study hard, and make sure you’re ready!

 

Students in my Honors Geometry class will have a quiz on Thursday, September 15th, 2011. The concepts covered on the test include, but are not limited to:

  • Parallel lines and planes
  • Transversals
  • Angles created by Transversals
  • Plane figures with parallel sides

Study your bellwork, notes, notecards, and homework. Good luck!

 

Our first test in Algebra and Geometry will be on Wednesday, September 7th, 2011.

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Algebra Topics covered include:

  • Fractions
  • Order of Operations
  • Variables and Formulas
  • Distributive Property
  • Matrices

Geometry Topics covered include:

  • Introductory Vocabulary
  • Segment Addition
  • Angle Addition
  • Midpoints and Bisectors
  • Special Types of Angles

Tutoring will be offered on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 from 3:00 – 3:30pm in my classroom. Please stay if you need extra help.

So the new semester has started, and if you’re reading this page…

 

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Yes, you are awesome, and you’re going to do awesome in my class. Here are the supplies you’ll need, as a reminder:

  • 1.5″ Three-Ring Notebook
  • (200) Sheets of Paper
  • (100) 3×5 Notecards
  • TI 83/84 or TI-30 Calculator (recommended)
  • 6-tabbed notebook dividers

If you have any questions, or have trouble getting any of these things – please let me know! I can help. Have a good day!