Exam and Make-up schedule

 From Mr. Thorson,

Dec. 12-16

 12-12Monday      A 1     Make-Up Algebra 1Ch 6-9. and selected topics in 10. 11. and 12), and 

                             A2      Midterm Alg 2 Trig Ch 1-6, omit 4, and part of 7

12-12Tuesday       B 1     Final Algebra 1 Ch 1-9, part of 10, 11,&12)

12-13Wednesday  B 3     Midterm Precal CH1-3, part of 9, and Small World

                              B4      Midterm Calculus  The Limit, Derivative and applications of the Derivative.

12-14Thursday      A 3     Midterm Algebra 2 Trig3A  1,2,3,5,6, and part of 7

12-16Friday                     Make-up exams (prior permission required from Mr. Thorson or me)

Make-up Tests. If you have missed a major test or if you are eligible to take the make-up to improve your grade It is on Friday  December 9. 2011 at 3:15 until 5:15. No one will be admitted after 3:30PM. make up for Algebra 1 will be 8AM on Dec 16.

Announcements for the Week of Novemeber 14, 2011

Algebra 1 Re-Test is after school on Wednesday. Be prompt. No one will be admitted after 3:15. Review material is due 11/14/11.

Algebra 2 Test for Chapter 5 is scheduled for Wednesday.  Complete chapter review and have Questions ready for Monday 11/14/11.

Presentations

Precal students are working hard on their population growth models. I am impressed and delighted with their results.
Parents, if you have the opportunity please consider attending. We should begin about 12:45PM

Algebra 2/Trig students will be presenting Fireworks on Thursday. I am proud of their work. Parents are invited.

Algebra 1 students who wish to make-up chapter 6&7, be reminded the "work" is due on Monday, November 14, 2010. You must complete work to be eligible for the re-test. I will answer questions any day this week, and will give you the solutions on Monday.  Good luck.

Test Taking Stategies.

When you are taking a timed test, your score depends on the number of correct responses.  To maximize your score you should always answer the questions that you know the answers to immediately first.

Never spend large blocks of time trying to figure out how to work a problem you consider difficult. Pass it and move on to problems you have prepared for.  Never leave a question blank you know the answer to. My tests are not blind. You get the entire test for the entire hour. Use the time, after you have completed the "easier" problems, to work on the previously passed problems.

Consider the points per problem. You should never spend more than half your time answering less than half the points on your test. 

I give partial credit for partial mastery. Even on "difficult" or time consuming problems, you could earn half credit for correct set up and plan. The partial credit you earn will help you decide how to better master the content. Remember mistakes in the first steps lead to incorrect, "not checkable"solution. Instead of erasing and starting over(time consuming and unproductive strategy), try checking your work. Did you distribute accurately?  Did you forget a negative sign? How is your arithmetic? I will be very impressed if you find your own mistake...Remember you do not lose points for mistakes you find before I do.

Understand the structure of your tests. I typically, but not always, organize the test into multiple choice and free response. Typically half and half. The points are usually 30-40% multiple choice and 60-70% free response . Some of the multiple choice and free response are knowledge based and some are higher order thinking. The test is constructed so that the later questions are usually more difficult, however to save space I sometimes have open-ended easy questions last. You should always guess on a multiple choice questions after you have eliminated unlikely candidates. You should always try something. Often I have two test items on the same concept- one multiple choice and one free response. Working backwards on multiple choice sometimes helps you work forward later.

BE MINDFUL of the time.  You have a limited amount of time on classroom tests. You have unlimited time on homework. If you practice more homework, ask questions in class and practice the chapter review problems, speed and accuracy should improve. If you can work 50-70 chapter review problems in an hour and one half, I believe you can work 20-25 problems on the same material in 60 minutes.

In the past, I have allowed unlimited time on the cumulative make-up test at the end of the quarter. I will be limiting the time from 3:15 until 5:30.  The make-up test is optional for students who have taken all classroom tests. It is not optional if you miss a test.

I will post the date and time of the next make-up when I receive the midterm exam schedule.

Prepare for Tests and Quiz

Algebra 1 Test. Chapter 1 is moved to Monday, October 24,2011. 
Algebra 2/Trig Factoring Quiz. is on Monday, October 24, 2011.

Quarter 2

I have updated assignments for all class.
Make_up was today after school. Over 23 students showed up. I am pleased that you are attempting to improve your grades.

I will have your exams graded by Monday and will let you know before report cards on  Wednesday.

Everyone needs to purchase graph paper and bring it to class and use it for homework. Borrowing is not allowed.

Advanced Algebra

Your Midterm is Wednesday, October 12, 2011 during first block.Your score will be 10% of your quarter grade. It is important that you study for this test. This test covers everything in the first five chapters.


To review please complete the Cumulative Review sheet and the Extra Practice Work from your text book.
Use your own paper and show work  to receive credit.

Complete EP page 703 eoo 3-37, page 704 eoo 3-35, page 705, eoo 3-35, and page 706 eoo 3-35. This review assignment is due on Wednesday 10-12-11. I will answer any questions for students who have attempted this assignment in class on Tuesday 10-11-11. I will not work problems that have not been attempted.
If you are still missing distributive property: Page 702, 48-59. If you did not take quiz or did not score 5/5.

You must turn this graded assignment in on 10/12/11.

Progress Reports.

All classes will receive a progress report before 11/12/11.
Alg Advanced on 10/4
B Day classes on Tuesday 10/11
A Day after school(Algebra /Trig) Friday 10/7 or after school 10/11.

I hope it will help you determine if you will be taking the make-up test on Wednesday 11/12/11 immediately after school.

Have a restful but productive break.

Assignments

I have posted the assignments for the next two partial weeks. I am not sure which weeks are A and B Wednesdays so I will revise the assignment schedule and up-date next week. All classes will have an assessment before fall break and the opportunity for a Make-up test on October 12, 2011.

Have a restful and safe break.

Make-up Date

Cumulative Make-up test for Alg2/Trig Pre AP, Pre-calculus and Calculus will be immediately after school on October 12, 2011 instead of on October 10, 2011 during fall break. 

Be sure to determine test grades and missing tests before fall break so that you can adequately prepare.

The Midterm for  Advanced Algebra will be on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 during first block. It will count 10% of your grade in Algebra. Please begin preparing for this test. I will send a Review Assignment home during fall break and will answer any questions on Tuesday.

7th week of School

The quarter is rapidly closing.  Cookies and Small World assignments need to kept up-to-date. to complete portfolio by the end of the quarter.

I will do my best to get all grading done by next class meeting. Due to death in my family, I am behind. I appreciate your patience and understanding.

Please keep October 10, 2011 open. This is the make-up date for anyone needing or wanting to make-up tests or improve their grade. It will be immediately after school.

Sixth Week of School

Please check assignments tab on ALEX link. Assignments are up-dated.

Algebra 1 Advanced Test on Chapter 1 is on Thursday.
Algebra 2/Trig test on Chapter 2 is on Thursday. All students present will take the test. If you have not mastered writing equations of line, please remain after school either Tuesday or Wednesday.

ALL CLASSES
Make-UP Test date is on Tuesday October 10. 2010. If you have missed, will miss, or wish to improve your test average, PLEASE keep this date open. It will not be rescheduled.

Alg2/trig test and Alg1 test

Algebra 2/Trig will have chapter 2 test next Thursday. Please study and prepare for your test this weekend by completing the chapter review. If you do not have and A on line quiz, plan to stay after school on Monday to retest.
Please bring Cookie books to class for the next two weeks.

Adv. Algebra Test on Chapter 3 will be 9/16.  If the page numbers on ALEX  site are not correct use the section as the guide.
9/8   3.3 eoo 13-39,and 61-75 all
9/9   3.4 eoo 13-51

Precalculus should complete HW10 in SMALL WORLD before class on Friday.

Fifth Week of School

Progress Reports will be distributed on September 9, 2011.
Please share them with your parents.

4th week of school...

Assignments were updated on Sunday.
Advanced Algebra I average on test 2 was 88.9. Good job.  Test on solving equations and measures of central tendency Friday will cover all of Ch2 with emphasis on second half of chapter. Any order of operations or distributive property question could be included.  Homework is essential for success. Please keep up the good work

Algebra 2/Trig. Grades were good on the first test. I you did not do as well as you wanted. Please come for tutoring. All skills need to be mastered. Please work on homework for Chapter 2. It is posted. Quiz Thursday on slope, writing equations of lines, and determining x and y intercepts. It is important that you get an A on this quiz.  You will be required to get 90%. Only A grades are acceptable for these skills.

Precal.  work on projects. Due on Wednesday. Test will be next week on Chapter 1. Expect a pop quiz this week on sections I, II, and III.

Limits quiz on Tuesday. Test on the limit and continuity on Friday. Study note cards and work on Stewart assignments.

Third week of school

Open House is on Tuesday.

Please work on assignments using textbooks on line or your textbook. I have updated assignemnts linked to this blog.

All classes will have a quiz or test this week. Please be reminded that I tutor Wednesdays, but the other Math teachers also tutor if you can not come on Wednesday. Last week I was happy to tutor two young ladies in Geometry along with my students in Algebra and Algebra2/Trig.

It is difficult to know if you have any questions if you do not work on homework.

Second Week of School

I have updated your assignments linked to this blog. Assignments are on the assignments tab. If you have not registered for the textbooks on line, please do so. I do not know when text books will be completely issued in Alg2/Trig. You do have work sheet and text book assignments. Worksheets and Textbooks are available on-line for Algebra 1, Algebra 2 Trig, and Unified Geometry.  Codes are posted on a previous blog as well as on the assignments tab linked to this page.

All classes should bring signed papers and supplies by Monday(A) or Tuesday(B).

I will not print assignment sheets this year, please print them out as needed. I update regularly.

Advanced Algebra and Geometry Codes

Be sure to sign up for Explore Learning and the Text Book on-line.


0B553B4A0CA1FF0097AE is the Class Code for Text books on line at PearsonSuccessnet.com

User Name: YOUR “ firstnamelastname” Password: “firstnamelastname”

Hotmath.com login: h0tmath

Explorelearning.com. Register and enroll: CLASS CODE: 91427224 Advanced Algebra

CLASS CODE: 41003246 Geometry

User Name: YOUR “ firstnamelastname” Password: “firstnamelastname”

Algebra 2 Trig Codes for web sites

Please sign up for the on-line resourses, there is only space for 35 in explorelearning, once the class is full I will delete students who do not have the correct usernames and passwords and get a second code if it fills a second time.

A Day Blocks 2 and 3

32B339007F372F5D3D10 Class Code for 2B

5C6A06A1B18026085402 Class Code for 3B

Register for test book on line at Pearsonsuccessnet.com

Username: firstnamelastname

Password: firstnamelastname

Hotmath.com login: h0tmath

Explorelearning.com: CLASS CODE: 40155288

Supply List

 

NEW CENTURY TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL

Department of Mathematics

Jenny Hornby

Advanced Algebra 1 and Unified Geometry Honors

Two notebooks any style (binders, folders, or spiral) for homework and notes.

2 Folders with prongs

Compass, Protractor, and Ruler

Notebook paper

Graph paper

Pencils

1 Expo marker any color except yellow and one felt tip pen any color besides yellow Scientific Calculator with trig functions (save the instruction book)

Box of Kleenex

Algebra2/Trig Honors

Two notebooks (binders, folders, or spiral)

Folders with prongs and pockets (2 or 3)

Notebook paper

Graph paper and ruler

Composition Book with grids available at Staples if you do not have one

Pencils

1 Expo marker and one felt tip pen any color besides yellow to self grade.

Scientific Calculator with trig functions*

Hand Sanitizer or baby wipes

            *If purchasing GRAPHING UTILITY TI-84 Plus or TI-89 is recommended

Pre-Calculus or Calculus

Two notebooks (binders, folders, or spiral)

Folders with prongs and pockets (2 or 3)

Notebook paper

Graph paper and ruler

Composition Book with grids available at Staples if you do not have one

Pencils

1 Expo marker and one felt tip pen any color besides yellow to self grade.

Scientific Calculator with trig functions*

Roll of paper towels (Precal), or Kleenex (calculus)

            If purchasing GRAPHING UTILITY TI-84 Plus or TI-89 is recommended for Calculus but not permitted on ACT or SAT

Rising Freshmen

Click on the Explorelearning link on the side of the page.
As I promised here is the Geometry Code http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cUserSecure.dspClassEnrollHandout&code=41003246

41003246 is the code you use to register for geometry

and an Algebra Code. http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cUserSecure.dspClassEnrollHandout&code=91427224

91427224 is the code you use to register for Adv Alg

Feel free to sign up for either of these classes. Your username should be FirstName LastName and password firstnamelastname no spaces all lower case. Enjoy and feel free to explore any Math or Science Gizmos. See you in August.

End of the Year.

Precalculus students!!!!
You must save the diver!!!! You may not graduate unless the diver lives. The diver has your diplomas on his person. Splat and you are forever in my math class. I will work with you after school Monday if needed. Seniors your exam is Tuesday. If you can't make it let me know and I will stay after school.  Some of you have indicated you have AP tests in the morning and that would be really hard to test for 6 straight hours. Senior Portfolios are due no later than  Friday . You have the option of presenting on Friday and staying for pizza or letting me know when your group can present. Jr presentations and portfolios will be on Friday. If you have an AP test, we will schedule your group presentation for the last part of the period. (1-1:30)

AP Calculus Test

I am hoping and praying that all of you are fine and back on the grid and have not lost anyone or anything.

Our school is still without power. You are to arrive at Huntsville High School before 8 AM. I do not know where you should park nor the room number but I am sure that you will be advised.  I will meet you there with some extra calculators and batteries. Please bring yours if you have it at home as you will be used to it. I am sorry that we did not review the last 4 days, but I feel that you can go and give it your best effort. Do not give up and believe that you know enough to pass. I am proud of all of you and appreciate all of your hard work. I will miss seeing you next year. The ride has been good you are great young people. Never quit.

I just checked my email and Mr. Sharp will hold a study session at HHS football field house at 3pm today May 3. email him at ssharp@hsv.k12.al.us if you plan to attend.

The make-up day is after graduation. The test is different and I think harder. If at all pssible please plan to come to HHS. This is an option for you. Details unknown to me but will follow.

Flagpole

Congratulations to A Day Block 4 Geometry for finding the height of the flagpole and working so well cooperatively. I was very pleased with you today.

Make UP Spring Break Test is April 8, 2011 at 3:15PM for all classes

If you will be absent during the Spring Break Make-UP Snow Days you will be missing a test. If you choose to make up that test I will allow you to stay after school and take your test early. If you elect to take the test at the regular make-up at the end of the quarter/semester be reminded that that test will be cumulative. Tentatively it is scheduled for Friday May 13, 2011 at 3:15 PM.

I have updated assignments through April 8, 2011 for all classes. Please use link on right.

Tutoring

Just a reminder that tutoring is available after school on Monday until 4:00PM. If you need to use graphing calculators they will be available at that time.


Make up day is March 11 after school for missing test grades.

Assignments are up-dated

I have updated assignments to reflect your snow vacation days.

Your Assignments.

Due to snow holidays your assignment schedules will be changed. Depending on the make-up days I will adjust the calendar.  I hope you are enjoying this restful vacation and come back ready to move quickly. I suggest read ahead this week and catch up. See you soon. Stay warm....

Happy New Year

I hope you all had a restful break and wishing all the NCTHS family a happy and healthy New Year. I will expect you to be prepare for class this week.

Geometry 4A will have their Chapter 6 test on Thursday, January 6, 2011 postponed due to weather.
Algebra 2/Trig will have their Chapter 6 Test on Thursday, January 6, 2011.
Note Cards 1-45 will be checked on Friday in Calculus.

Be sure to check assignments, as I will update the Assignments tab this week.

Geometry Honors students: Please purchase compass, protractor, and ruler you will need them this week.
Precal students should complete Homework through lesson 9.3 by Tuesday January 4, 2011.