Tuesday, August 30, 2016

tuesday 8/30



alg II -  Today we did some applications of parent functions and transformations on page 10 #50,53,54.   Then we practiced about 15 problems on the whiteboards and started the hw, which is
p. 16 #11-16, 10.


alg I  - Today we worked on the machine, one last time for fun.  There was also a video from Youcubed about being a good mathematician.  WE finished class with a group task on quadratic sequences.  No hw.

Monday, August 29, 2016

Monday 8/29/16



alg II -  Today we reviewed our work from last week- functions and transformations.  We also went over answers to p. 9 from last week.  If you were in class, you and partner applied those ideas to one of my former quizzes and gained a lot of knowledge.  If you missed, you should ask to see that quiz.  Period 1 was able to do more work from p. 9 while per. 2 did not.  No hw but review your vocab from last week.


alg I -  Today we went over SMPs 1, 2 and 7.  We then looked at some of the functions we will see in algebra through activities that involved epidemics and tiling floors.  if you missed, see Mr Russell or myself for the work.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

thursday 8/25



alg II -   due to getting our books, we were only able to continue the notes.  Hope we finish tomorrow so we can finally get to some practice!  Notes are on the board connected to a magnet in case you miss or lose them.


alg I =   today we worked on SMP 1 and 2 while using linear functions.  No hw but get your signature pages in if you haven't done so yet.  We also got our books today so if you missed and did not get one at registration, do so before school someday soon.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

alg II videos for unit 1

Hi  class,
Here are some videos that could be helpful to clarify some of the main points of this unit.  I would recommend watching these a few times.  maybe the first 1 this week and the next week watch some of the ones on SOE.
Hope this helps supplement the class instruction.


graphing transformations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S5HF38DnUY

SOE on khan academy videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcNt-36QKu8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-HfmyUzPw8


wednesday 8/23




alg II -    today we reviewed geometrical transformations on the whiteboards and then we started our 1.1 notes on algebraic transformations and functions; no hw




alg I p -     today we went over the syllabus and worked in groups on math practices 1,3,4.  Tonight get your syllabus signed and look at youcubed.org  student video about Elisa.
https://www.youcubed.org/students/




Tuesday, August 23, 2016

tuesday 8/23


alg II -  today we worked on sorting linear cards, reviewed syllabus and room,, and tonight you have a video to watch for hw  here is the link
https://www.youcubed.org/students/



alg I - today we got our syllabus and started our week of inspirational math by watching 2 videos and working on graphing.  for hw, get your signature page signed by a parent

Monday, August 22, 2016

alg II syllabus

Algebra II  2016-2017  - Mr. Parker                 
Room L109                  395-3204 Phone extension: 71-159
Email: tparker@smmusd.org Email is the best way to contact me!!

Blog:  sweetmathguavas.blogspot.com – check for announcements or hw

ELECTRONICS POLICY – No PHONES/ iPODS!!
Both will be taken and given to house offices.
Please get a calculator if you need one!!  No phones can be used.  TIs are good.  I have some loaners but not enough for everyone.   My.hrw.com has a graphing calculator on it as well.
 
 






Curriculum:
Mastering the following and being able to apply:
Transformations            Solving Polynomials               
Rational Equations                  Radical equations                              Logarithms
Statistics                        Trigonometry                          Conic Sections    

Standards  of  Mathematical Practice
·        Solve problems without giving up
·        Be able to communicate your math ideas to others
·        Be able to solve real world problems

EXPECTATIONS:
  • To be responsible for completing work and your own actions.
  • Work with others.  It is part of the standards of mathematical practice to share your thought process.
  • To participate in class.  The more engaged you are in the class, the more you will learn and the easier the class will be.
  • Be on time!

RULES:
NO: electronic devices, cursing, eating/drinking, gum chewing, interrupting, hitting, teasing, tardiness, yelling, leaving seat, throwing things, walking in front of the teacher during instruction, disruption or disrespect.

CONSEQUENCES:
Prompt, seat change, call home, send to house office, class detention, sat school. Suspension.
Materials for EACH class:  pencils, math notebook, a math folder or binder, calculator, straight edge, graph paper, workbook and this syllabus.  BRING THEM!
Textbook:  Big Ideas Algebra 2

GRADING - Your scores on the following will determine grades:
                   A=90+
Work                                        20%                      B=80-89
Tests/ projects                         30%                      C=70-79
Quizzes/ performance tasks     20%                      D = 60-69
Participation                                     10%                      F below 60
Final                                       20%                                        

The final is usually very difficult.  Prepare for it!

Students/ Parents:  Check Illuminate every week with your child.  It is updated frequently.  If you don’t know the codes, contact your child’s advisor for instructions. 

HOMEWORK:
There will be homework 4-5 times a week. Homework will be checked randomly for completion 2-3 times a week.  Students who do hw consistently, do well in my class.  Check the blog to see which problems were assigned.
***    If you are having problems, I can help you before school and at lunch.  I am in my room after school when it is not wrestling season.  I also return emails for assistance.

QUIZZES/ TESTS/ FINAL:
·         I usually give 2-4 quizzes and a test a month.  In addition to these, there will be a final in January and in June.  Projects can be counted as tests as well. You will take a performance task with every unit.  For these, you will work with a partner and be allowed to use your notes.
·         If you miss a test, you will make it up the day you return.  Anyone who fails a test can make test corrections.

Assistance:
·        See your teacher during office hours.
User name:                                        password:
·        Go to afterschool tutoring (Mon-Thurs.)  See  schedule.
·        Try the Khan Academy on Youtube.com
·        Be assertive!



alg I syllabus

Algebra I 2016-2017  - Mr. Parker and Mr. Russell    
Room: L109                 395-3204 Phone extension: 71-159
Blog: sweetmathguavas.blogspot.com –check for hw

ELECTRONICS POLICY – No PHONES/ iPODS!!
Both will be taken and given to house offices.
Please get a calculator if you need one!!  No phones can be used.
 
 



Beware:  Any senior missing more than 120 classes, will not be eligible to walk the stage at graduation.  This includes excused absences.

Curriculum:
Becoming the Algebra rock stars that you always dreamed of by mastering:
Solving Functions (many kinds!)      Graphing    System of Equations

***  Main Objectives -Standards of Mathematical Practice!!
·        Don’t give up without giving it your best effort
·        Be able to explain your thinking to others and understand theirs
·        Be able to apply math in real world contexts
Important: Every STEM class is built on this one!!

EXPECTATIONS:
  • To be responsible for completing work.  You can always email your peers or teachers if you are absent.  Try not to be absent.
  • To participate in class.  The more engaged you are in the class, the more you will learn and the easier the class will be.
  • To come to class with the best attitude you can bring, and I’ll do the
same.
  • Take responsibility for your actions!  You will be an adult soon!

Parents:  Check Illuminate every week with your child.  It is updated frequently.  If you don’t know the codes, contact your child’s advisor for instructions. 

RULES:
NO: walking in front of the teacher during instruction, electronic devices, cursing, eating/drinking, gum chewing, interrupting, hitting, teasing, tardiness, yelling, leaving seat, throwing things,  disruption or disrespect.

CONSEQUENCES:
Prompt, seat change, call home, send to house office, class detention, Sat. school, Suspension.

Materials for EACH class:  pencils, math notebook, a math folder or binder, calculator, workbook, and this syllabus.  BRING THEM!
Textbook:   CME Alg I with online resources

GRADING - Your scores on the following will determine grades:
                   A=90-100
Work                     32%            B=80-89
Tests/ projects                         33%                      C=70-79
Quizzes/ performance tasks     20%                      D = 60-69
Final                                        15%                      F below 60
         
                                                 
CLASSWORK AND HOMEWORK: the biggest factor in your grades!!!
There will be homework 4-5 times a week.  We will collect some of it at the end of the week, some at the end of class.  You may still turn it in the next week for 50-75% credit.  No homework can be turned in more than 2 weeks late.
***      If you are having issues, we can help you: during office hours or by emails.




QUIZZES/ TESTS/ FINAL:
  • We usually give 2-3 quizzes and a test a month.  In addition to these, there will be a final in January and in June.  You will take a performance task with every unit.  For these, you will work with a partner and be allowed to use your notes.
  • If you miss a test, you will make it up the day you return.  Anyone who fails a test is expected to make test corrections outside of class in my room.

Assistance:
·        See your teacher during office hours.
Online textbook User name:                                  password:
·        Go to afterschool tutoring (Mon-Thurs).
·        Look up videos on Youtube.com .  Khan Academy is good!!



First day of School



For all classes, we introduced ourselves and went over the syllabus.  I will post the syllabus in a different post in case you ever lose yours and need another.

Welcome and have a great year.  Make sure you stay on top of your courses and get the help you need when  you need it!