Trillium Math

Online gradebook

2011-09-11T16:59:00.000-07:00

Welcome back I hope you all had a wonderful summer.

This year I will be experimenting with an online gradebook. This way students and families can have individual access each student's progress. It will show past assignments, missing assignments, future assignments, current grade and due dates. There are other applications like flashcards and online review quizzes that I might play with as well.

Each student will be given an account next week in class. Currently, we will be using Engrade.com for this purpose. Later in the semester I might be switching to an Esis online gradebook but currently Esis is not running.

This blog will no longer be the best way to know what is going on in your child's math class. Please go to engrade.com to see your student's account.

June 3rd

2011-06-03T08:17:00.000-07:00

IMP 100
They are doing a unit on function notation. This unit will also serve as a review of previous topics like, domain, range, slope, distribution...
In the previous unit on statistics many students failed to complete the second half of a project. The project was to develop a game that required strategy and used probability. Majority developed the game but only a handful explained how strategy and probability were used.
Recent assignments: "Parabola Graphing" due yesterday, Statistics Review, HW 20 and HW 19

IMP 200
Yesterday we had a very exciting class where we proved the Law of Cosines. The students have been given a 3 page packet with all the assignments for the week. After a day of review there will be a quiz early next week on the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines.

Geometry
We've finished chapter 6 on circles. Next class will be review day and the following will be a test.

Pre-Calculus
They finished the unit on conic sections and are now working on polar coordinates.

Projectiles
The finished there lab that combined both horizontal and vertical motion last week. This week we did a mini-lab to review linear regression and to address the misconception that so move point of balance to the 1/3 mark would require 1/3 more weight on one side (distance from the fulcrum not considered)

In all math classes there will be a final during finals week.

May

2011-05-16T08:18:00.000-07:00

IMP 200
Since midterms there has been a packet on absolute value and piece0wise defined functions, A review on the same topics and a quiz. Following that unit we've been working on trigonometry. The HW has included the unit circle, 10 board questions, graphing sine and cosine, introduction to Trig, solving cosine, SOHCAHTOA, and trigonometric transformations.

IMP 100
After midterms we did a unit on writing linear equations followed by statistics. There were two sections of practice I copied from a textbook, Review Linear, HW 13, HW 14, POW 6, a Linear Quiz, HW 17, Spins and Draws, and HW 19. Currently the students are working in groups to develop a game that involves both probability and strategy.

Projectiles
There have been two labs since midterms Parametric Paths and Trigonometry Investigation.

Geometry
We've now finished all of chapter 5 and are half way through chapter 6. Chapter 6 is all about circles.

PreCalc
HW: Solutions to linear systems, Coded Message, Matrix Review, Matrix Packet, and Matrix quiz. Currently we are working on Conic Sections.

Midterms

2011-04-18T07:46:00.000-07:00

The following HW and tests will be factored into a students midterm grade
IMP 100:
HW: 4.5 Slope, 4.7, Graphing linear inequalities 6.1, 2 gambling equations, "What are the Chances," HW 3, HW 6, "Area Probabilities," "Rug Games," bar graph, 3.1.3 Resource page, Sticky Gum POW
Quiz/POW: Graphing inequalities quiz, writing linear equations quiz, POW "sticky Gum or Statistics quiz

IMP 200:
HW: 5.2 Systems of equations, 5.6, Dimensional Box, 9 board questions, HW 2 + Alice, Exponential Packet, Review systems, adding and subtracting radical expressions, review exponential, exponential practice or systems practice, review #2 exponential
Quiz: Systems of equations, Exponential equations
Currently: Absolute value inequalities and piece-wise defined functions

Projectiles:
Labs:Temperature of H2O/Spring/Pump, Throwing lab, Pencil Cannon
HW: Linear regression, 4.8, Average rate of change, Trigonometry investigation

Geometry:
Chapter 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8 and chapter 4 test
Currently: Chapter 5.1, 5.2

PreCalc:
Interesting interest packet, review exp, p 384, Logarithms packet, inverse p365,
Quiz: Exponential Equations, Logarithms
Currently: Matrices packet

Feb 28th

2011-03-01T14:32:00.000-08:00

IMP 100: Yesterday we had a test on graphing inequalities and writing linear equations. Today we started a new unit on statistics. There was no HW tonight.

IMP 200: We have been reviewing solving systems of equations. There will be test tomorrow on this topic.

Geometry: We are currently in Chapter 4.4 and will beginning triangle similarity proofs

PreCalc: We took a test today on exponential equations, interest situations and exponential rules

Projectiles: We started a lab called "throwing rocks" the concept we are working on is average rate of change and the concept of average velocity.

Feb 22nd

2011-02-22T14:59:00.000-08:00

IMP 100
WS 4.3 and 4.5
Worksheet on graphing inequalities

IMP 200
Project on maximizing the volume of a box
WS on systems of equations

Geometry
Chapter 4.1 and 4.2

Projectiles
HW on Linear Regression
Intro-Lab

Pre-Calculus
Turn in 2 of the following three assignments (Interesting Interest, Exponents or p. 390)

January 18th

2011-01-18T08:28:00.000-08:00

It has been really crazy around here, sorry there has not been a new post in a while. In every class except math and art there will be portfolios due at the end of the semester.

In IMP 100, students are working on a POW (Problem of the Week) which is a bit of a misnomer as it takes more than a week and often the students feel like a (Prisoner of War). The topic of the POW is divisors. They've been working on it for the past 2 weeks, many are struggling doing the write-up. Today there will be a quiz retake opportunity that some students will take advantage of.

In IMP 200, there is also a final project that is the culmination of our statistics unit. They will be doing presentations and posters.

In Pre-Calc there is a quiz today on Trigonometry. The next two classes are for review of semester 1 topics for our final.

In Math and Art there will be both a final and a final project due by the end of the semester.

In Geometry we are reviewing chapter 3 today for a test on Monday. There will be no final in this class. The remainder of the semester will be given to chapter 4 and retests on previous chapters.

Dec 14th

2010-12-14T08:30:00.000-08:00

IMP 100:HW: Algebra Practice with lots of fractions

IMP 200: HW 8, Box and Whisker Plot, HW 10 Normal Distribution

PreCalc: Unit Circle

Math and Art: Topology WS

Geometry: Chapters 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

Dec 6th

2010-12-06T14:01:00.000-08:00

IMP 100
HW: Scientific Notation, Conversion Pre-test, Metric Conversion Practice
We will have a quiz tomorrow, with extra time on Wednesday.

IMP 200
HW: There has been a 4 page packet on Probability and Statistics that has covered combinations, permutations and the counting principle. They have also been working on exponential growth and decay. There has been one assignment concerning this topic; Dice decay.

Geometry:
Today we had a test on chapter 2. The chapter 2 review was due and the packet of chapter 2 HW was due last week. Many students have not turned in that assignment.

Math And Art
We are starting a unit on quilt making and probability.

Pre-Calculus
They have a quiz tomorrow on limits and epsilon and delta arguments. There will also be a re-quiz opportunity on asymptotes.

Nov 29th

2010-11-29T16:31:00.000-08:00

IMP 100
We're working on unit conversions. We've needed to review the metric system in order to progress. Recent assignments: Metric Conversion Practice, and HW 16

IMP 200
Recent assignments: HW 1, HW 2, HW 3 and "Alice"

Pre-Calc
In Professor E McSquared (2.2.1 and 2.2.2)

Math and Art
Composition of functions ws and fractal drawing

Geometry
Student have been given the choice of either doing a packet containing the chapters 2.2, 2.3, 2.5 and 2.6 or to do the questions from the textbook. Most students are choosing to do the packet. There was a separate packet for chapter 2.1.

Advising
These next two Fridays are for assessment. Currently, there are 2 Juniors who have permission not to attend. Everyone else has work samples and state tests to take.

Midterms

2010-11-16T08:14:00.000-08:00

This past weekend I calculated each student's midterm grade. The grade on the progress report inly reflect HW and assessment scores. In IMP a student that has not shown mastery of half the material but is doing the assignments they can take the class for 1/4 credit instead of 1/2 credit. I will mention on the progress report any topic not mastered by the student so they know where to focus.

IMP 100
We are finishing a unit on distribution and should have an assessment opportunity at the end of the week. Yesterday assignment 16 was given out it should be turned in today for full credit. Today students who are caught up on assignments will be watching "The Story of One" by Terry Jones. This is in preparation for our next topic, unit conversions.

IMP 200
Yesterday we started a new unit on Statistics and Probability. Homework one was assigned. It addressed what made an appropriate sample for a population. Today I will give them HW 2 which addresses sampling methods and ratios.

Advising
They have a guest speaker tomorrow, the topic is philosophy. There are still a few ESIS forms out there that the office is needing. Yesterday student received their student IDs. This Friday it will be our turn to work on the wall outside Trillium.

Geometry
We have started chapter 2 which deals heavily with logic. I'm trying to give worksheets as an option. So far we have covered chapters 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3

Pre-Calculuc
They finished the topic of asymptotes last week. Today they will get an updated syllabus that will outline the remainder of our classes this semester. This week we'll be discussing limits and finishing the first section of Prof. E McSquared's Calculus Primer.

Math and Art
They have a fractal drawing due on Thursday. Today there will be more work with composition of functions which should be done in class.

Nov 8th

2010-11-08T07:40:00.000-08:00

IMP 100: The following has been assigned: HW 13, HW 14, "polynomials," "Distributing the Area," and HW 15. Last Thursday I broke the class into 4 groups depending on what each student needed (HW, solving 2-step equations, substitutions and evaluation, and challenge) All groups except the challenge group made progress towards their goals. Today we will be looking at how distribution can be used to do multi-step multiplication the homework will be HW 16. There will be an assessment day in the near future.

IMP 200:There has been two assignments related directly to the quadratic formula and two assignments related to vertex form. Student who struggled to complete the square have been struggling with vertex form. Starting last week we have begun a work sample that uses many of these topics. At this point no one has completed the work sample but a few will finish today.

Geometry 200: Assigned 1.5 (p 64) 1-23 odds, 1.6 (p.70) 1-11, 13-15, 18-20, 1.8 (p.83) 1-29, Review for test (bonus). There was a test last Wednesday on chapters 1.4-1.8 and a retest opportunity on chapters 0.1-1.4.

Pre-Calculus: The packet on Asymptotes/Powers is due tomorrow as is a supplemental assignment on asymptotes. There will be test tomorrow on the topic and a retest on linear functions.

Math and Art: We finished our work on change of scale and have moved onto fractals. Students who have not been turning artwork into me should as soon as possible. A fractal piece will be due early next week.

Advising: An advising newsletter went out Friday. One addition, this Tuesday our advising will be having a PJ Potluck event during lunch.

Oct 20th

2010-10-20T08:25:00.000-07:00

IMP 100: They just took a quiz and quiz retakes. The review for the quiz should have been turned in. Today there will be an assignment, HW 12.

IMP 200: They also had a quiz this week. Yesterday we proved the quadratic formula so completing the square can be put behind us. There was a review for the quiz that should have been turned in and all work on completing the square should also have been turned in.

Geometry 200: Quiz today on chapters .1 through 1.4. All work for these chapters should be in.

PreCalc: They also had a quiz this week on linear functions and numbers. They had an assignment due from the big precalc book due aswell.

Math and Art: We started changing scale yesterday. A new piece of art is due in a few classes.

OCT 13th 2010

2010-10-13T12:48:00.000-07:00

IMP 100
Generally students are going very well in this class. There are a few students, however, who have not turned majority of their assignments. I will be giving advisors lists of these students later in the day.
Current HW consists of "one step" or "two step" equations. Each student is responsible for completing a total of 30 equations by next class. If a student completes 60 they will receive bonus credit for their work. The assignment HW10/"Back to the Lake" was not turned in by majority of the class.

IMP 200
Without an exception all of this class has turned in majority of assignments. Great job! There are 2 assignments due next class "completing the square" and "the completing the square" I should probably work on naming by worksheets differently. There will be quiz early next week on factoring/distribution and completing the square. Students will be able to pass all or part of this quiz.

Geometry 200
The current assignments in this class are 1.2 (1,5,7-10, 15-19, 24, 25, 30-38) and 1.3 (1-31 odd) Next Wednesday there will be a quiz on chapters up to 1.4.

Pre-Calculus
The linear packet is due next Tuesday along with page 118-122 1-19odd, 71, 73, 77 from the big pre-calculus book. The problems 1.4.3, 1.4.4 and 1.4.5 are currently past due.

Math and Art
The students' 2 point perspective drawings are due at the end of next class.

9/21/10 Week 2

2010-09-21T18:13:00.000-07:00

I have been pleasantly surprised by all of my classes so far. So thank you students and families for getting us off to a good start. This week there will be quizzes in IMP 100, IMP 200 and Pre-Calculus. If a student does not show mastery with the quiz they will be encouraged to retake the quiz in a few weeks. Hopefully this will decrease any anxiety students are experiencing while still holding them accountable to the material.

IMP 100:
HW 2, HW 3, and HW 6 are past due. HW 8 is due tomorrow, many students have already turned it in. We will have a quiz on Thursday on: graphing, order of operations and substitution and evaluation. Students can show mastery of all three topics or any combination. On Tuesdays and Thursdays smaller groups will form to better meet individual's needs.

IMP 200:
"patio," and HW 29 are past due. Tomorrow all students are suppose to come to class with a graph of two points and their slopes determined. There will be quiz on linear equations on Thursday.

Geometry 200:
Chapter 0.1 (#3, 4, 5, 7, 8), Chapter 0.3 (#1-7) are past due. Chapter 1.1 (1-31 odd) is due tomorrow.

Pre-Calculus:
At this point little in the way of homework is being formally collect from the students. So far everyone is living up to the expectations of the class. I will be collecting page 4 from the packet "Function function whats your junction" Thursday. Also on Thursday there will be quiz on set notation, and functions, anything covered in class or from the homework is fair game.

Math and Art:
The first graded assignment is due in three class periods. In class a rubric was handed out defining the expectations. The topic is two point perspective.

Welcome Back 9/13

2010-09-13T19:02:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to another year of math. For those of you new to following this blog let me explain what can be found here. Generally, I will give weekly or bi-weekly reports for each of my math classes. This consists of homework that has been previously assigned and currently assigned. Occasionally there will be announcements regarding projects, tests and class progress.

So far in each class every student has received a syllabus and there have been assignments in IMP 100, and Geometry. IMP 100 should be turning in HW 2 tomorrow and Geometry should be turning in work from page 4(#s 3,5,6,8 and 9.) IMP 200 is beginning with a short group activity that will be presented tomorrow.

Pre-Calculus and Math+Art meet for the first time tomorrow.

Closing Classes

2010-06-02T07:45:00.000-07:00

In majority of my classes portfolios are due. Please help your students organize and get this last thing into me. There will be no new assignments in my classes only time to get caught up on past quizzes, projects and homework. Students will have bonus work available to them.

I will be collecting geometry books from students starting tomorrow. If you student has lost their book they will be responsible for the replacement.

In Statistics we are still working on presenting the bullying data, to the school. Students should be prepared to finish that work this week.

In advising this week we will be making plans for that last week of classes. I hope to have a field-day with them on Monday and on Tuesday a field trip.

May 17th

2010-05-17T08:10:00.000-07:00

IMP 100: We are currently doing a work sample in class right now. We just finished POW 8 and work with perpendicular lines. The students are continuing to struggle with the idea of slope and how to represent it in situations.
Past HW: Review of Slope, perpendicular lines, Distance Rate, tri-rugs

IMP 200: We just took a test on trigonometric transformations. This week we will be working on the law of sines.
Past HW: Solving with Cosine, 6.5, SOHCAHTOA, Trig Transformations

Geometry: Tomorrow we will be having a test on chapter 6. The review of chapter 6 is also due that same day.
Past HW: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, circle packet, ch 6 review.

Stastics: We started hypothesis testing and will return to that shortly after we analyse date collected from a bullying survey done at school.
Past HW: Hyp testing

Experimental Math: Pencil Cannons lab was due last week, in which we covered horizontal velocity of a projectile only knowing the height and distance. We then started a lab on instantaneous velocity and vectors using a police laser gun and the Max. This lab will be due on Thursday.

Advising: We have service this Friday at the shelter. Friday is senior project night. Camp out is next week.

May 4th

2010-05-04T08:37:00.000-07:00

IMP 100:
Past assignments: Algebra Review, Nailing Down Area, Hw 3, Hw 4, HW 5, Hw 6, Hw 8 and Hw 16
Currently: POW 8 and tri-rugs

IMP 200:We working on trigonometry
Past assignments: sine grapg, cosine graph, where next, review unit circle, sine and cosine with unit circle, finding h, Graph of sine and cosine worksheet, solving with cosine, intro to trig

Current: 6.5

Geometry
6.1 and 6.2 worksheet
6.3 and 6.4 worksheet
6.5 worksheet

Statistics
Sample size, p 307 5 questions, Confidence intervals and sample size review, Lazy Student

Experimental Math:
Spear throwing lab, Rock Throwing lab

Currently: pencil cannons

2010-04-02T10:30:00.000-07:00

March 31st

2010-03-31T10:22:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone is having a great spring break, I've just gone in to school to water my lovely plants. My student teacher Katie just finished her last week of teaching with us before the break, I will now be taking over all my classes again starting Monday. She will continue to help with the experimental mathematics class once a week.

I have set in my midterm grades to Nick so expect them shortly. Due to feedback, there are letter grades on the midterms not pass/fail. Only HW and tests were averaged together to get the midterm grade, so it is not completely accurate.

In IMP 100: We've been working on similar and congruent shapes and the ratios that exist between these shapes. Some students are struggling with prerequisite knowledge, ex:understanding of what 1/5 means.

In IMP 200: Before the break, we did a work sample involving interest rates and took a test on exponential functions. This class will begin a new unit on either trig or composition of functions, we'll see which one they prefer.

In Geometry we finished chapter 5 and will be moving on to circle geometry.

In Statistics we finished binomial distribution. I left them with a review of normal distribution over the break.

In Experimental Mathematics we finish a lab on friction.

March 3rd

2010-03-03T10:57:00.000-08:00

IMP 100: This class has been working on similar triangles and ratios. They're struggling with the assignment "lamppost shadows" the most. I've also assigned "congruent shapes," and "similar triangle situations" lately.

IMP 200: We're working on exponential functions and there applications to interest and investments. Recent assignments include:" Exponential Equations", "Negative Exponents" and "Interest Rates."

Geometry: 5.1 p257 1-17 odd and 5.2 p262, 1-12

Statistics: Gambled HW: What is the probability that given 8 students, each roll a die, flip a coin and pull a card. What's the probability that at least one student will get a head, 5 and black card?
HW: Percentiles- Atl/Philly

Experimental: Dropping the Ball lab

Feb 19th

2010-02-19T08:12:00.000-08:00

IMP 100
On Monday we will have a quiz on conversions. We've had a few worksheets as homework to cover this idea. Yesterday I assigned a worksheet on solving equations with some conversion review. Prior to that we did a calculator activity called the "longest ship canals" and another worksheet called convert.

IMP 200
We've had the following homework assignments: "cake eating frenzy," "Car depreciation," and "Dice."

Geometry
We will have a test next class. 4.5 page 227 1-19, 4.6 Worksheet, 4.7 p 237 1-10, and 4.8 p243 1-10

Experimental Math
We have completed and assessed the Beanbag Lab and the Estimating and Measuring Lab. We are working on learning about the basics of motion.

Febuary 8th

2010-02-08T08:48:00.000-08:00

IMP 100:
Last week was the first week of a new semester and so we've begun a new unit on conversions. There were two assignments last week "Funny looking ones" and a conversion table.
This week we will have another assignment on conversions focusing on setting up equivalences and simplifying expressions involving fractions.

IMP 200:
Last week we started a unit on exponential growth and decay, using the example of Alice's height from Alice and Wonderland. So far there have been two assignments: "Alice in Wonderland" and HW 1 "Graphing Alice."

Geometry 200:
Chapter 4.3, 1-18 on page 216

Statistics:
CO2 Linear Regression

Experimental Math:
We started a beanbag lab focusing on percent error and hypothesis writing.

Advising:
State Writing Assessments

Jan 21st

2010-01-21T07:33:00.000-08:00

IMP 100: We have a quiz today on functions and they were given an assignment last night HW 29. Next week is the last week of the semester and we will be compiling our portfolios and tying things up.

IMP 200: They have been working on their final statistics projects that will be due next week. A few students have chosen to take a final exam instead.

Geometry: Last week we finished chapter 3 and had a test. Many of the class did not show mastery of this chapter so we will be reviewing this chapter again today and students will have test corrections as a homework assignment.

Statistics: Yesterday we tried finishing projects started in chapter 3 and as small groups. Each student was given a list of missing assignments.

Advising: We volunteered at the Rescue Mission last week. This week we are going to be signing up for classes and going over credits.

Jan 14th

2010-01-14T08:39:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the delay in posts, it has been busy around here.

Here is the most recent HW for IMP 100
HW 20, Where is speedy, HW 23, HW 25, graph of f(X)= (1/6)t^2 +20, HW 28 and To the Rescue

Many, many students in this class are behind in HW and would benefit from more time being spent on HW at home.

IMP 200
Recent HW: HW 8, 9, Bacteria, HW 10, Measuring weirdness, How does chi squared work, Hw 12, Hw 13, Review of Statistics, Functions and graphs, Does age matter

Currently, this class will be working on a large group assignment that will serve as their final in this class.

Geometry 200
Recent HW: 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, and 3.8 today we will have test on all of chapter 3.

Statistics 300
Recent HW: Linear regression, the regression effect, Sustainable logging, (multiplication, combinations and permutations), and matching statistics to plots

In this class many students have group work out, this will have an impact on their final grade.

Advising
We are going to the homeless shelter tomorrow. We are also preparing for writing work-samples that will happen later this month.
Also at the end of this month we will be having a school wide project fair.
Starting semester 2 students will be taking over Thursday's and Friday's classes. From my advising they've generated 4 or 5 good ideas that they would be willing to run for at least one month.

Nov 16th

2009-11-16T09:56:00.000-08:00

IMP 100
We have been working on linear equations and distribution. Tonight expect an assignment related to distribution and tomorrow's will be solving equations.

IMP 200
They've been taking notes one normal distribution and bell curves. Tonight's assignment is to create the bell curve for our bedtimes, finding sigma is sometimes difficult.

Geometry
We are well into chapter 3 and should have a work day in the lab on Tuesday and maybe a quiz on Thursday. The current topic is constructions and we had assignments in chapters 3.1, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5

Statistics
We are working with variance currently. There will be an assignment tonight related to the topic.
Last week I gave a lot of book work and practice.

Advising
This week is conferences and we will be testing in advising period for a while.

NOV 5th

2009-11-05T12:03:00.000-08:00

IMP 100
There will be quiz on Monday on graphing linear equations. HW tonight was practice, there were 5 questions all on linear equations.

IMP 200
HW 2, 4, 6 have now been assigned

Geometry
We took our chapter 2 test on Tuesday and will begin 3.1 and 3.2 today. I have a worksheet 3.1+3.2 for their assignment tonight. If they prefer I can give them a book assignment instead.

Statistics
Thursday there was 5 graphs due, related to the rolling of dice and x bar. Last night I gave a book assignment and a worksheet for homework and we did a reading on why we divide by n-1 when working with x-bar. The worksheet was titled: standard deviation and CVars.

Advising
On Monday and Tuesday we watched "Dark Days" a documentary about the homeless in MYC who live under the subway. Most students are still working on their small group projects.

Nov 2nd

2009-11-02T09:53:00.000-08:00

IMP 100 We are starting graphing. Tonight's HW will be practice with graphing. The last assignment was HW 15.

IMP 200 Is beginning a unit on probability. Today we did an in class project concerning mixed nuts. Some groups have yet to present. Our homework tomorrow will be HW 2.

Geometry: We just finished Chapter 2 and will have a test this week. There were 2 worksheets for chapters 2.1 + 2,2 and 2.3 + 2.4 we did 2.5 1-9 odd and 2.6 1-11 odd in the book.

Statistics: We finished out tests and did an in class assignment on Variation. Last class we begin studying normal distribution with dice data. We will finish working with this data today.

Advising: We went gleaning last Friday and it was absolutely great. All of the food we gathered was donated to Salvation Army. We had about 12 full boxes of fresh produce. This week we will be watching dark days on Monday and Tuesday. Thursday will be our free work day instead. Friday there will be no school. Friday is also the last day before midterm progress reports.

Week 6 10/26

2009-10-26T10:01:00.000-07:00

IMP 100
We've been covering distribution and took a quiz last Thursday. Many students did not finish this quiz and will finish today. I have assigned up to HW 15 at this point.

IMP 200
We are preparing for a quiz on the quadratic formula and the vertex form. There have been two assignments on the vertex form and a review handed out today to some students who were done.

Advising
We are going gleaning this Friday and have been working on our hunger/homeless information. Some students are working on posters others on papers. And still others are planning a hunger banquet with our buddies class for around thanksgiving.

Geometry
We finished chapter 1 and had a test. There was a worksheet handed out last class on inductive and deductive reasoning. Tomorrow's HW will be in chapter 2.3, finding the nth term, which will be very much like algebra, some kids will struggle because of that.

Statistics
We had a test on chapter 2 last week about half the class choose the take home option. Today we will be in chapter 3 focusing on variance and standard deviation.

Week 5 10/12

2009-10-12T08:18:00.000-07:00

IMP 100
We last did a quick intro to graphing and have been focused on solving and setting up equations. They've had HW 9 and 11 last assigned. Today we will be doing HW 12. On Wednesday there will be a HW makeup day.

IMP 200
Today we have a quiz on Factoring, Distribution and Graphing. Thursday there was a review assignment and before that there was a worksheet called quadratic graphing.

Geometry
We are midway through chapter 1 and it's a long chapter. At the end of each unit I assign a few or a lot of questions. Here are the most resent: p 42 1-25 p51 1-31 odd p 56 1-4, 12-26 even

Statistics
We'll finish chapter 2 today hopefully, it's focus was on various types of graphs. The last 2 assignments were p69 39 and 44, and "getting to know the class." I'm debating whether or not to have a quiz on graphing, currently I think having a few good examples in their portfolio would do. So then maybe expect an e-pearl assignment to get those guys up there.

Advising
We were suppose to get our e-pearl accounts up last week but I was sick and that slipped by the wayside. This week I hope to begin one on one conferences with students. They've filled out a reflection on their progress and state of being that we'll use to start us off.

Wednesday Testing

2009-10-12T08:14:00.001-07:00

Hello. Here's some important information for this Wednesday.

Trillium will be administering the PSAT to all 11th grade students on Wednesday the 14th in the morning. It is important that on the 14th everyone taking the test is prepared to do so. They should have eaten breakfast, come prepared with a calculator or arranged to borrow one, have sharpened number 2 pencils and have arrived to school on time at 8:30am. Students arriving late will not be tested. All eleventh graders are expected to take the exam, unless they have a written note from their parents excusing them. Any 9, 10, 12th grade students who would like to take the exam should arrange with Jess and come with the $13 fee on the test day.

On the morning of the 14th teachers will be supporting a quiet testing environment. To better ensure this we have arranged LATE ARRIVAL for anyone not taking the exam. Students NOT taking the exam should come to school on time for Block A3 at 12:15. (School lunch is available at the regular time and students are welcome to come to the Multipurpose Room to eat between 11:30-12:10.) Because all High School Advisors will either be proctoring the exam or teaching a class there is no space or supervision in the morning for non-testing students.

Thank you for supporting a successful day for both testing and non-testing students. Please let me know if you have any further questions.

If you have an question regarding the exam please go to this website: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html

Week 4

2009-10-06T16:05:00.001-07:00

IMP 200
I just handed out a list of missing assignments to students. Many had 50% or more missing at this point. Tomorrow we will be studying for a quiz on factoring and distribution and student will have time to make up missing work. I handed out a worksheet today called Quadratic Graphing.

IMP 100
They've also been given a list of missing assignments today, please ask to see that list.
Today we practice online with some algebra games to get at missing skills. Many students are still struggling with the order of operations and substitution. Very few students showed mastery on the last quiz. So we'll be stopped here for a while. The next topic's graphing so maybe it will be gotten a bit more then.

Geometry
They also have a list of missing assignments. I would recommend that they use more in class time to finish these assignments otherwise I will feel compelled to keep moving ahead. Today I assigned p 42, 1-25 and page 51, 1-31 odd.

Statistics
I haven't seen these guys this week because I was out with a cold on Monday. The sub did an activity called "getting to know the class" which I will collect.

Chemistry
Please go to jessrocks@wikispaces.com

Advising Report

2009-10-06T11:41:00.000-07:00

We had an amazing retreat last week thank you all for making it happen. Tomorrow is national walk and bike day so please consider doing so if possible.

This weekend starting on Friday is Trillium in Bloom. It is a great time to get connected to this amazing community, learn new skills or simply be entertained by our amazing kids. Please see Trillium's website for more information.

This Friday is also an in-service day so, I'll be working but the kids have the day off. We will be in session for Columbus Day.

In advising we have been focusing on the theme of hunger. This up-coming Friday the 16th will be our first visit to the North Portland Rescue Mission. Our class had expressed an interest in gleaning and I've maybe found an interested farmer on Sauvie's. It will mean a lot of busing and walking unless we can get parent volunteers to drive. So be looking for that on a future Friday.

Week 3 9/29

2009-09-29T08:22:00.000-07:00

IMP 100
Quiz today on substitution and evaluation, requiz on the order of operations
Group work on Catching Up and presentations

IMP 200
Box and whisker plots
Beginning work on factoring and distribution

Stats
chapter 2.1 do 2 question topic: frequency charts, histograms, frequency polygons

Geometry
1.1 1-31 odd
1.2 assigned today

Statistics Online

2009-09-28T15:16:00.000-07:00

If you would like to see the book we are using in class in statistics please follow this link.

http://www.mhhe.com/math/stat/bluman4e/index.mhtml

Week 2 9/22

2009-09-22T16:07:00.000-07:00

IMP 100
We have collected 4 assignments so far in class and have taken a quiz on the order of operations. There will be re-takes of that quiz happening in a week. We are now working on solving linear equations, substitution and evaluation.

HW Update:
Intro to the Order of operations (past due)
Pre-assessment (past due)
HW 2 (past due)
Hw 6 (past due)
HW 7 assigned today
HW 8 assigned 9/23

IMP 200

We covered graphing linear equations, some students did quadratic or equations involving roots. We took a quiz covering graphing and identifying the slope and y-intercept of a linear written in y=mx+b form. We are now working on writing equations given two points, but it's slow going. We've been reviewing how to solve algebraic equations.

HW Update:
Pre-Assessment (past due)
Find the slope and y-intercept (past due)
2 graphs (past due)
Algebra Review (do today)
Writing equations assigned 9/22

Geometry
Page 4-6 # 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 (past due)
Geoboard activity regarding the count of right triangles (past due)
Pythagorean Thm using geogebra (done today)
page 12 do one problem

Statistics

Pre-assessment past due
Ti-activity in class
Human histogram due 9/23
Test on Vocabulary 9/23

Week One Plans

2009-09-13T15:55:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back!

Here are my plans for the first week of classes:

In advising we will be starting our unit on hunger and doing a few get to know you activities. Our first class meeting will be on Wednesday and our first all school meeting will be on Friday.

In IMP 100 we will be starting each day will a review of old concepts like the dreaded fraction. We will then learn/review the order of operations. Expect some homework from these days. There will be a pre-assessment that will be handed out the first day of class which will help inform my instruction. It should be done independently.

In IMP 200 we will start with a graphing review and move into a more generic Algebra review. There will be a pre-assessment that will be handed out the first day of class which will help inform my instruction. It should be done independently.

In Geometry we'll be starting with a geo-board activity and Chapter 1.

In Statistics there will also be a pre-assessment, followed by a TI activity and CH 1. Which will focus on terms and definitions. It's a short chapter that will be followed up by a quiz.

In Chemistry there will be an in class pre-assessment and a written HW assessment focusing on fears and issues related to the class. We will then move on to the "the atom and the scientific method."

Close Out Week

2009-06-03T08:28:00.000-07:00

This is the last week for my morning classes. There are 3 more afternoon classes.
In most every class there is a portfolio due, it is worth 25% of the final grade so most energy is being focused there. Students are redoing quizzes and tests for better scores and doing their final assessments. In IMP 100 and 200 there is a final assessment that will only help the students overall grade. In Pre-Calc there is a final that will be averaged in as a normal test. Geometry and Combinatorics have no finals although Geometry will have a math savager hunt.

May 28th

2009-05-28T13:32:00.000-07:00

IMP 100
HW 25
Finish POW

IMP 200
HW 1, 2, 3
Finish POW

Geometry 200
6.1
6.2

Combinatorics
2 board questions

Pre Calculus
Review for logs
logs quiz

May 20th

2009-05-20T08:30:00.000-07:00

Sorry I haven't posted regularly but camp out and testing have taken up a lot of time.

IMP 100
POW divisors
HW 12
Late HW question

IMP 200
POW Alice
Exponent Packet all
Quiz Exponents/requiz quadratics
Purple Book 1-18 and one word problem

Geometry
5.7 do one problem
Chapter 5 test

Combiatorics
Group projects
Movie crit
Review for test 2
Test 2
Network
Spell Checker
Divisor counting

Pre-Calculus
pg 404 every 4th question
quiz on logs

April 30th

2009-04-30T08:24:00.000-07:00

IMP 100
Board problem finding the slope and graphing a line given two points.
HW 13

IMP 200
Exponential Packet to page 6

Geometry
Project on the 3 Mid-segments conjecture

Combinatorics
Intro to graph theory
Spell checker
Network reliability

Pre-Calculus
Review project

Advising
Debates today!
Camp out quickly approaching
Projects night tonight
Senior project night tomorrow

April 21st

2009-04-21T07:56:00.000-07:00

Mid-Semester progress reports are coming home to you all. The grade your student received was 50% HW and 50% tests/quizzes. Their actual grade will most like be improved when I factor in participation and their portfolio.

IMP 100
Group Presentation of word problems
HW 11 Line Up

IMP 200
Introduction to Exponential Equations
Exponential Packet: pages 1-4 at this point

Geometry
We derailed onto a proof concerning mid-segments
5.4 was assigned yesterday

Combinatorics
Test 2 review was assigned last week
Test 2 happened this week

Pre-Calculus
The game was a bit confusing but worthwhile
This week pages 7-10 hopefully

Advising:
We are preparing for our speeches
Senior are working on their projects
Campout committee is meeting more productively
Our yearbook page has yet to be designed

April 13th

2009-04-13T08:18:00.000-07:00

IMP 100
HW 10 and Lake assignment
HW 9 is passed due

IMP 200
Finishing up a quiz on Monday
We are starting a new unit on exponents Tuesday

Geometry
5.2 assigned last week
5.3 and 5.4 for this week

Combinatorics
Counting Divisors
Group Theory WS from last week

Pre-Calculus
Last week page 1-3 on logs
This week 4-6 and maybe a game

Advising
Conferences beginning next week
12th grade projects due soon!
Speech work samples

April 7th

2009-04-07T08:24:00.000-07:00

IMP 100
We are doing a small packet beginning with the WS "Catching UP"
On Wednesday we are taking a quiz on solving equations and doing re-quizzes

IMP 200
We have begun a review of all things quadratic, a WS is involved
A final quiz on quadratics will occur on Wednesday or Thursday

Geometry 200
We began Chapter 5 today on Polygons

Combinatorics 300
We finished "the Committee" and "SSN WS" from Numb3rs
HW was to finish "ADVISOR"

Pre-Calculus 350
We are beginning logs and finish work samples

Advising
We are preparing for speech work samples

March 17th

2009-03-17T07:38:00.000-07:00

IMP 100
We started our work samples yesterday.
Last week students were given one of two sets of assignments depending on what I thought they should be working on based on past quiz scores.
One group got HW 6, 7 and 8 from the IMP curriculum
the second group got "getting use to f(X)" and "exploring graphs and factors"

IMP 200
We started work samples last week and should finish this week
When done students have been working online at hotmath/games brushing up on writing linear equations.

Geometry
We had a test yesterday on chapter 4
Last week 4.8 and 4.7 were assigned and 4.6 was collected.

Combinatorics
We took a test last week and begun work samples
Yesterday I assigned a worksheet on committees.

PreCalculus
We also had a quiz last week on solving absolute value inequalities, and the quadratic formula.

Fibers
We knit and listen to This American Life

Advising
Some of us were in the computer lab doing state testing, other of us worked on homework and camp out planning.

March 9th

2009-03-09T08:23:00.000-07:00

IMP 100
5 questions
WS on Solving Linear Equations
Quiz on Factoring and Distribution

IMP 200
Explore Graphs and Factors
WS solving Quadratics
Notes on the Quadratic Formula

Geometry 200
4.5 1-19 odd
4.6 1-12

Combinatorics
Quiz
Page 7-8

Pre-Calculus
Quiz on solving quadratics and absolute values
Were are still up to 1.3.16 in Prof e McSquared
pg 19 1-9 and 43-53 odd in the purple book

HW as of March 2nd

2009-03-02T08:11:00.000-08:00

IMP 100
Graph of y=-3(x-4)^2 +6
Quiz on the order of operations

IMP 200
Quiz on Factoring and Distribution
Falling TV (parametric equations)
Vertex form
Explore graphs and Factors
perfect squares
Factor me
getting use to f(x)

Geometry
p 212 3,5, 7 and 10
4.4 1-19

Combinatorics
Fundamental Counting Principle
How many orders p3+4
Problem 3 page 6
9 probability questions done in class

Pre- Calculus
In Professor E Mc Squared we are up to 1.3.16
In the Purple book we've done page 10 1-8 and page 185 5-10

Advising
We are going to begin computer based state testing again this week.

S2 week 2

2009-02-12T09:59:00.000-08:00

IMP 100
Perfect squares WS
Factor and Distribute WS
Prime Factorization

IMP 200
Part 1 factorization
Prime Factorization

Geometry 200
4.1 2-16
4.2 1-9
4.3 1-18

Combinatorics 300
"line UP"
How many ways are there to rewrite MISSISSIPPI?
Group work (Coin or Population)

PreCalculus 350
Chapter 1.1-1.3 set theory in Professor E Mc Squaured's Calculus Primer
Chapter 1.1 1-9 in PreCalculus

Fibers
Be prepared for our field trip tomorrow to a yarn store and coffee shop. Bring your spending money for supplies and/or a drink.

Advising
We've been doing the writing test all week. A few students will be finishing up next week, during advising or after school.

S2 Week 1

2009-02-05T08:19:00.000-08:00

IMP 100
Pre- Assessment
Factoring and Distribution WS

IMP 200
Pre- Assessment
Factoring and Distribution WS
Perfect Squares WS

Geometry 200
Linear Equations warm-up

Combinatorics 300
Pre- Assessment

Pre-Calculus 350
Pre- Assessment
Number Review

Fibers
Field Trip to Central Library for patterns and ideas

Advising
Buddies on Thursday

Plans for posting HW and final week

2009-01-27T08:22:00.000-08:00

I plan on posting HW weekly for Semester 2.

Right now it's the last week of S1:

IMP 100: Portfolio due, floor plans due

IMP 200: Final project or test this week
Packet of HW 12-17 due
Portfolio due

Geometry 200: Portfolio due

Algebra 300: Portfolio due

Pre-Calculus 350: Portfolio due

HW Week 1 Semester 1

2008-09-10T14:52:00.000-07:00

IMP 100 Pre-Assessment due 9/11
Decimal Estimates Due 9/15
Graph Me due 9/15
Geometry Ch .1 3,4,5,8,9 due 9/15
Ch .2 1-7
Ch .3 one problem Due 9/17
IMP 200 Pre-Assessment due 9/11
Verification with Tech due 9/15
Graphing Calc Into due 9/15
Algebra 300 Pre-Assessment due 9/11

Pre Calculus Pre-Assessment due 9/11
Function Function what your Junction packet due 9/18

2008-09-10T14:51:00.000-07:00

Algebra 300 Syllabus
Teacher Jess
Time B Day - Tu,Th Block Period 3 12:15-1:45 Grade Level(s) MS & HS
Prerequisites Successful completion of IMP 2 or 3
Blog: trilliummath@blogspot.com

Description This semester long class is designed to give the student a solid algebra background. Students should know how to distribute, factor, graph and solve simple equations before taking this class. We will begin at the beginning with definitions, how to communicate using the language of math, what types of functions are there and how do we work with them. We will move from the linear equation quickly to, exponentials and rules for exponents. We will then talk about at solve for asymptotes, study power functions, inverse functions, and trigonometric functions. We will then talk about logarithms, exponential growth and decay, and interest. There will be a focus on graphing and applying these equations to real-world situations. There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments consisting of Problem of the Weeks, quizzes and tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.

Grading Policy
Homework and classwork: Alternative assignments are available upon request. Homework and classwork will be given daily as will time to complete the work. Whenever possible, there will be at least 2 days to complete any assignment and due dates will be clear. Any late work will be worth 1/3 less and no late work will be excepted past the unit assessment without a written explanation. Extensions are always available if asked for before the due date. No late work will be accepted past the end of the semester without an agreed upon extension that was setup before the semester's end. (100 pts)
Throughout the semester I will ask the students to select questions from their homework to be graded. (50pts)
Assessments: May consist of quizzes, unit tests, work samples, projects, group work, and POWs. Alternative assessments are also available upon request. Retesting is an option, as is correcting a test for 50% of the missed points. (100 pts)
Participation: Lateness, unexcused absences, off-task and disruptive behavior will negatively effect your participation score by 5 pts per infraction. Participation points maybe made up during lunch or after school. (100 pts)
Portfolio: Your portfolio should be an organized collection of your work, class notes and reflections of progress made on the framework. This year the portfolio will be graded a rubric will be handed out beforehand clarifying expectations. (100 pts)

Final Grade: (Total points earned)/(400 possible points). A+ 100-98, A 97-95, A- 94-91, B+ 90-88, B 87-85, B- 84-81....

Framework Goals:
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems
Select, apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving
Understand patterns relations and functions

Geometry 200 Syllabus

Prerequisites Successful completion of IMP 1 or 2
Time A Day - M,W Block Period 3 12:15-1:45 Grade Level(s) MS & HS

Description We will begin with an introduction to where geometry is used and seen in the world around us. Students will be doing construction based geometry which uses a compass and a straight edge as there only construction tools. We will also use a protractor for a few units. We will do many
investigations into geometric formulas and theorems, proving similarity and congruency of triangles.
There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments
consisting of Problem of the Weeks, quizzes and tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be
determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.

Grading Policy
Homework and classwork: Alternative assignments are available upon request. Homework and classwork will be given daily as will time to complete the work. Whenever possible, there will be at least 2 days to complete any assignment and due dates will be clear. Any late work will be worth 1/3 less and no late work will be excepted past the unit assessment without a written explanation. Extensions are always available if asked for before the due date. No late work will be accepted past the end of the semester without an agreed upon extension that was setup before the semester's end. (100 pts)
Throughout the semester I will ask the students to select questions from their homework to be graded. (50pts)
Assessments: May consist of quizzes, unit tests, work samples, projects, group work, and POWs. Alternative assessments are also available upon request. Retesting is an option, as is correcting a test for 50% of the missed points. (100 pts)
Participation: Lateness, unexcused absences, off-task and disruptive behavior will negatively effect your participation score by 5 pts per infraction. Participation points maybe made up during lunch or after school. (100 pts)
Portfolio: Your portfolio should be an organized collection of your work, class notes and reflections of progress made on the framework. This year the portfolio will be graded a rubric will be handed out beforehand clarifying expectations. (100 pts)

Final Grade: (Total points earned)/(400 possible points). A+ 100-98, A 97-95, A- 94-91, B+ 90-88, B 87-85, B- 84-81....

Framework Goals:
Understanding patterns, relations and functions.
Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations
Analyze characteristics and properties of 2 and 3 dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships
Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Analyze change in various contexts. Measurement.
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.
Understand measurable attributes of objects and units, systems and processes of measurement.
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems
Select, apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving
Understand patterns relations and functions

Math - IMP 100 Syllabus

Teacher Jess Prerequisites MS with Permission
Time Daily AM Period 1 8:35-9:30 Grade Level(s) HS

Description This year long class is the beginning of the IMP series that serves as an introduction to Algebra, Geometry, Probability and Statistics. We will improve on the algebra and number sense, study famous formulas such as the Pythagorean Theorem, improve our graphing ability and ability to solve linear equations. We will also do a unit on conversions that will enhance our understanding of
wholeness, fractions and equivalences. There will be unit assessments consisting of projects, quizzes and tests, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.

Grading Policy
Homework and classwork: Alternative assignments are available upon request. Homework and classwork will be given daily as will time to complete the work. Whenever possible, there will be at least 2 days to complete any assignment and due dates will be clear. Any late work will be worth 1/3 less and no late work will be excepted past the unit assessment without a written explanation. Extensions are always available if asked for before the due date. No late work will be accepted past the end of the semester without an agreed upon extension that was setup before the semester's end. (100 pts)
Throughout the semester I will ask the students to select questions from their homework to be graded. (50pts)
Assessments: May consist of quizzes, unit tests, work samples, projects, group work, and POWs. Alternative assessments are also available upon request. Retesting is an option, as is correcting a test for 50% of the missed points. (100 pts)
Participation: Lateness, unexcused absences, off-task and disruptive behavior will negatively effect your participation score by 5 pts per infraction. Participation points maybe made up during lunch or after school. (100 pts)
Portfolio: Your portfolio should be an organized collection of your work, class notes and reflections of progress made on the framework. This year the portfolio will be graded a rubric will be handed out beforehand clarifying expectations. (100 pts)

Final Grade: (Total points earned)/(400 possible points). A+ 100-98, A 97-95, A- 94-91, B+ 90-88, B 87-85, B- 84-81....

Framework Goals:
Understanding patterns, relations and functions.
Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations
Analyze characteristics and properties of 2 and 3 dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships
Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Analyze change in various contexts. Measurement.
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.
Understand measurable attributes of objects and units, systems and processes of measurement.
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems
Select, apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving
Understand patterns relations and function
Math - IMP 200 Syllabus

Teacher Jess Prerequisites Successful completion of IMP 1 or with permission of instructor
Time Daily Period 2 10:35-11:30 Grade Level(s) MS & HS

Description This year long class is a continuation of the Integrated Math sequence. Students should have successfully completed IMP 1 before taking this class. Students should also have access to a TI 83 graphing calculator. We will be doing a unit on various functions beginning with linear, quadratic
and exponential. There will be a focus on graphing these equation, interpreting graphs and using
appropriate technology. We will continue to improve our ability to factor, distribute, solve
equations and the quadratic formula will be introduced. There will be nightly homework that
maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments consisting of Problem of the Weeks,
quizzes and tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and
participation in group work and class discussions.

Grading Policy
Homework and classwork: Alternative assignments are available upon request. Homework and classwork will be given daily as will time to complete the work. Whenever possible, there will be at least 2 days to complete any assignment and due dates will be clear. Any late work will be worth 1/3 less and no late work will be excepted past the unit assessment without a written explanation. Extensions are always available if asked for before the due date. No late work will be accepted past the end of the semester without an agreed upon extension that was setup before the semester's end. (100 pts)
Throughout the semester I will ask the students to select questions from their homework to be graded. (50pts)
Assessments: May consist of quizzes, unit tests, work samples, projects, group work, and POWs. Alternative assessments are also available upon request. Retesting is an option, as is correcting a test for 50% of the missed points. (100 pts)
Participation: Lateness, unexcused absences, off-task and disruptive behavior will negatively effect your participation score by 5 pts per infraction. Participation points maybe made up during lunch or after school. (100 pts)
Portfolio: Your portfolio should be an organized collection of your work, class notes and reflections of progress made on the framework. This year the portfolio will be graded a rubric will be handed out beforehand clarifying expectations. (100 pts)

Final Grade: (Total points earned)/(400 possible points). A+ 100-98, A 97-95, A- 94-91, B+ 90-88, B 87-85, B- 84-81....

Framework Goals:
Understanding patterns, relations and functions.
Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations
Analyze characteristics and properties of 2 and 3 dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships
Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Analyze change in various contexts. Measurement.
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.
Understand measurable attributes of objects and units, systems and processes of measurement.
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems
Select, apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving
Understand patterns relations and functions
Pre-Calculus 350 Syllabus

Teacher Jess Prerequisites Successful completion of IMP 2/3
Time B Day - Tu,Th Block Period 4 1:50-3:20 Grade Level(s) MS & HS

Description This is a year long class designed to prepare students for calculus. We will begin with a quick review
of Algebra, important definitions, set notation, useful techniques to solve a variety of equations. We
will spend sometime with logs, e and of course graphing. We will write and interpret exponential
equations for growth and decay. We will then learn how to count, which sounds easy right? This unit
on combinatorics should bring up summation notation, factorials, combinations and permutations,
pascals triangle and probability. There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class.
There will also be unit assessments consisting of Problem of the Weeks, quizzes and tests. In
addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group
work and class discussions.

Grading Policy
Homework and classwork: Alternative assignments are available upon request. Homework and classwork will be given daily as will time to complete the work. Whenever possible, there will be at least 2 days to complete any assignment and due dates will be clear. Any late work will be worth 1/3 less and no late work will be excepted past the unit assessment without a written explanation. Extensions are always available if asked for before the due date. No late work will be accepted past the end of the semester without an agreed upon extension that was setup before the semester's end. (100 pts)
Throughout the semester I will ask the students to select questions from their homework to be graded. (50pts)
Assessments: May consist of quizzes, unit tests, work samples, projects, group work, and POWs. Alternative assessments are also available upon request. Retesting is an option, as is correcting a test for 50% of the missed points. (100 pts)
Participation: Lateness, unexcused absences, off-task and disruptive behavior will negatively effect your participation score by 5 pts per infraction. Participation points maybe made up during lunch or after school. (100 pts)
Portfolio: Your portfolio should be an organized collection of your work, class notes and reflections of progress made on the framework. This year the portfolio will be graded a rubric will be handed out beforehand clarifying expectations. (100 pts)

Final Grade: (Total points earned)/(400 possible points). A+ 100-98, A 97-95, A- 94-91, B+ 90-88, B 87-85, B- 84-81....

Framework Goals:
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems
Select, apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving
Understand patterns relations and functions

Febuary 18th

2008-02-18T19:38:00.000-08:00

IMP 1 (Algebra/Geometry)
Has been working on Similar and Congruent figures while reviewing past algebra. There have been about 3 to 4 homework assignments so far in this class and students should be expecting a test later on in the week reviewing the information covered so far. Recently we have been working on graphing, ratios that exist between similar figures and solving for missing side lengths and angles.

IMP 2 (Stats)
Has been doing a unit from the IMP books on statistics. So far we have discussed ratios, had a quiz on ratios, talked about probability, comparing different sample populations, null hypothesis, ect. We will begin gathering data to further our discussions. Soon students will be designing projects that will incorporate past concepts on probability and newer concepts like the Chi factor.

IMP 2/3(Trig)
Has been studying Trig. So far we've studied Sine, the unit circle, radians, and degrees. This week we will look at how the unit circle can be used to generate a sine or cosine wave and we'll look at the other trig function rules revolving around SOHCAHTOA.

IMP 3/4 (Calc)
We've been take a lot of limits and have begun applying our idea of limits to slope. This past we we came up with an equation for slope that uses limits. This week we will practice finding the slope or equations at points and discussing slope relationship to velocity. I would like to give a take home quiz on this information in the coming week.
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Q3 Syllabus

2008-02-02T12:53:00.000-08:00

Q3 Syllabus

Course Title: IMP 2 (Probability/Stats)
Grade Level: HS
Instructor: Jess Brooks
Credit Areas: Mathematics
Prerequisite: IMP 2 Q2

Description:
This is a continuation of the Integrated Math sequence. Students should have successfully completed IMP2 Q2 before taking this class. Students should also have access to a TI 83 graphing calculator. We will be doing a unit on Probability: standard deviation, bell curve, modeling data and box and whisker plots, interpreting information scatter plots, graphs etc There will be a focus on graphing these equation, interpreting graphs and using appropriate technology. There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments consisting of Problem of the Weeks, quizzes or tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.

Framework Goals:
Understanding patterns, relations and functions.
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Analyze change in various contexts. Measurement.
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.
Understand measurable attributes of objects and units, systems and processes of measurement.
Select and apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems

Your Grade:
25% HW - late HW will be worth 1/3 less. Partially done homework will also be worth less.
25% Assessments - You may choose to do alternative assessments such as Problems of the Week instead of doing a group project, quiz or test. You may take multiple periods to take a test as long as you are using the time wisely. Tests corrections may also be done or retests can be taken for higher scores. There will be 3-5 quizzes and a final exam this quarter.
25% Participation - If you are more than 10 minutes late to class you will be counted as absent. Three tardies amount to one absence. Disruptive or disrespectful behavior will also negatively affect your participation score.
25% Portfolio - this should consist of HW, tests and class notes.

Q3 Syllabus

Course Title: IMP 2/3 (Geometry/Trig)
Grade Level: HS
Instructor: Jess Brooks
Credit Areas: Math
Prerequisite: IMP2/3 Q2

Description:
This is a continuation of the Integrated Math sequence. Students should have successfully completed IMP 2/3 Q2 before taking this class. Students should also have access to a TI 83 graphing calculator. We will be doing a unit on Subscribed and Circumscribed polygons, classify polygons based on interior or exterior angles surface area and volume of spheres and cones, using formulas to find missing lengths, dimensions etc., finding min or max of area, volume, scale drawings, parallel lines and perpendicular, equations, constructions, median, midpoint, angle bisectors, perpendicular bisectors, transformations, and find new points of transformation. The basics of Trigonometry will also be covered. There will be a focus on graphing these equation, interpreting graphs and using appropriate technology. There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments consisting of Problem of the Weeks, quizzes and tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.

Framework Goals:
Understanding patterns, relations and functions.
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Analyze change in various contexts. Measurement.
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.
Understand measurable attributes of objects and units, systems and processes of measurement.
Select and apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.

Your Grade:
25% HW - late HW will be worth 1/3 less. Partially done homework will also be worth less.
25% Assessments - You may choose to do alternative assessments such as Problems of the Week instead of doing a group project, quiz or test. You may take multiple periods to take a test as long as you are using the time wisely. Tests corrections may also be done or retests can be taken for higher scores. There will be 3-5 quizzes and a final exam this quarter.
25% Participation - If you are more than 10 minutes late to class you will be counted as absent. Three tardies amount to one absence. Disruptive or disrespectful behavior will also negatively affect your participation score.
25% Portfolio - this should consist of HW, tests and class notes.

Q3 Syllabus

Course Title: IMP 3 /4 (Calculus)
Grade Level: HS
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Math
Prerequisite: IMP 3 /4 Q2
Description:
This is a continuation of the Integrated Math sequence. Students should have successfully completed IMP 3 /4 Q1 before taking this class. Students should also have access to a TI 83 graphing calculator. We will be doing a unit that will continue on with epsilon and delta arguments, the First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, discontinuous vs. continuous, tangent lines, velocity with limits, and derivatives of polynomials(Power Rule, Chain rule, Product Rule and Quotient Rule)There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments consisting of projects, quizzes and tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.

Framework Goals:
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems
Select, apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations.

Your Grade:
25% HW - late HW will be worth 1/3 less. Partially done homework will also be worth less.
25% Assessments - You may choose to do alternative assessments such as Problems of the Week instead of doing a group project, quiz or test. You may take multiple periods to take a test as long as you are using the time wisely. Tests corrections may also be done or retests can be taken for higher scores. There will be 3-5 quizzes and a final exam this quarter.
25% Participation - If you are more than 10 minutes late to class you will be counted as absent. Three tardies amount to one absence. Disruptive or disrespectful behavior will also negatively affect your participation score.
25% Portfolio - this should consist of HW, tests and class notes.

Q3 Syllabus

Course Title: IMP 1(Algebra/Geometry)
Grade Level: MS/HS
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Math
Prerequisite: IMP 1 Q2

Description:
This is a continuation of the IMP series that works through Algebra, Geometry, Probability and Statistics. We will continue to improve on the algebra and number sense from Q1 and Q2 by beginning a unit on Geometry. We will study famous formulas such as the Pythagorean Theorem, improve our graphing ability and ability to solve linear equations. We will also do a unit on conversions that will enhance our understanding of wholeness, fractions and equivalences. There will be unit assessments consisting of projects, quizzes and tests, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.

Framework Goals:
Understanding patterns, relations and functions.
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Analyze change in various contexts. Measurement.
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.
Understand measurable attributes of objects and units, systems and processes of measurement.
Select and apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems

Your Grade:
25% HW - late HW will be worth 1/3 less. Partially done homework will also be worth less.
25% Assessments - You may choose to do alternative assessments such as Problems of the Week instead of doing a group project, quiz or test. You may take multiple periods to take a test as long as you are using the time wisely. Tests corrections may also be done or retests can be taken for higher scores. There will be 3-5 quizzes and a final exam this quarter.
25% Participation - If you are more than 10 minutes late to class you will be counted as absent. Three tardies amount to one absence. Disruptive or disrespectful behavior will also negatively affect your participation score.
25% Portfolio - this should consist of HW, tests and class notes.

Q3 Syllabus

Course Title: Internships
Grade Level: Junior or Senior (or with permission)
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Internship
Prerequisite: None

Description:
The Trillium Charter School Internship Program connects academic life with professional experience by providing high school students with the opportunity to develop their skills alongside working professionals in the community. By actively engaging their education and passions in the workplace, students in the program will be better prepared for employment, more confident in their skills and more knowledgeable of opportunities following high school.
Students will research, apply for and obtain an internship at an organization of their choice. Complete an Internship Contract, intern for the equivalent of 3 months for 4-6 hours per week, meet regularly with their internship advisor and complete evaluation forms.

Framework Goals:
Identify and participate in different levels of service involvement: Volunteerism, Community Service and Service learning
Identify and reflect on the impact of their service
Contribute constructively to an organization's unique structure, processes and mission.
Organize and manage details of service experience

Your Grade:
50% HW - late HW will be worth 1/3 less. Partially done homework will also be worth less.

50% Participation - If you are more than 10 minutes late to class you will be counted as absent. Three tardies amount to one absence. Disruptive or disrespectful behavior will also negatively affect your grade.

End of Quarter 2

2008-01-28T20:15:00.000-08:00

I will be giving finals in all of my math classes. The tests will have no more weight than a normal test, but will cover all past material. Your students have all been given review worksheets to prepare them for this test. In the IMP 3/4 class they have been given a take home final that is open notes and book.

A reminder to everyone: Grades are one forth HW, one forth participation, one forth assessments(quiz/test/project), and one forth portfolio.

Next quarter I am going to teach IMP 1(algebra/geometry), IMP 2(probability/Stats), IMP2/3(Trig/Geometry), and IMP3/4(Calculus/Advanced Algebra).

Next quarter I will try to get more people to use the blog. How to do that I dont know.

HW November 25-30

2007-11-28T13:04:00.000-08:00

IMP 2:
Prime Factorization due 28th
HW 21 past due
HW 20 past due
Hw 14 past due
Table sets past due
Compositions, POW 1 were given out today. They will be due on Monday.
Thursday we will have a quiz on Prime factorization.

IMP 2/3:
Matching Roots past due
Getting use to f(x) past due
Chapter 4.2 odds past due
FOG past due
Composition of functions due on Thursday

IMP 3/4:
Chapter 1 past due
Real 0's of Functions due on 11/27
Chapter 2 1-4 due on 11/29
All of Ch 2 due next Tuesday

DIY Crafts:
We are going on a Field Trip to SCRAP on Tuesday or Thursday of next week if I can get a parent driver.

Please answer the question posted to the Right

2007-11-25T20:31:00.000-08:00

This will help me prioritize my time. If no one is reading this blog I can update it less and communicate more through other means.

Q2 Syllabus

2007-11-25T20:23:00.000-08:00

Course Title: IMP 2
Grade Level: HS
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Math
Prerequisite: IMP 2 Q1
Description:
This is a continuation of the Integrated Math sequence. Students should have successfully completed IMP2 Q1 before taking this class. Students should also have access to a TI 83 graphing calculator. We will be doing a unit on exponents, factoring and distribution. There will be a focus on graphing these equation, interpreting graphs and using appropriate technology. There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments consisting of Problem of the Weeks, quizzes and tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.

Framework Goals:
Understanding patterns, relations and functions.
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Analyze change in various contexts. Measurement.
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.
Understand measurable attributes of objects and units, systems and processes of measurement.
Select and apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems

Course Title: IMP 2/3
Grade Level: HS
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Math
Prerequisite: 2/3 Q1
Description:
This is a continuation of the Integrated Math sequence. Students should have successfully completed IMP 2/3 Q1 before taking this class. Students should also have access to a TI 83 graphing calculator. We will be doing a unit on imaginary numbers, polynomials, roots and solving polynomials. We will continue to improve our set notation. There will be a focus on graphing these equation, interpreting graphs and using appropriate technology. There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments consisting of Problem of the Weeks, quizzes and tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.

Framework Goals:
Understanding patterns, relations and functions.
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Analyze change in various contexts. Measurement.
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.
Understand measurable attributes of objects and units, systems and processes of measurement.
Select and apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.

Course Title: IMP 3/4 PreCalc/Calc
Grade Level: HS
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Math
Prerequisite: IMP 3 /4 Q1
Description:
This is a continuation of the Integrated Math sequence. Students should have successfully completed IMP 3 /4 Q1 before taking this class. Students should also have access to a TI 83 graphing calculator. We will be doing a unit on reviewing advanced algebra focusing on notation, and using multiple methods. We will then do a unit on limits moving into derivatives. Students will be working through a Calculus text book and through Professor E Mc Squared's Calculus Primer if they have not al ready done so. There will be nightly homework that maybe done during class. There will also be unit assessments consisting of projects, quizzes and tests. In addition, a portion of your grade will be determined by your portfolio and participation in group work and class discussions.

Framework Goals:
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly; use language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.
Accurately solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems
Select, apply and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations.

Course Title: DIY Craft
Grade Level: MS
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Art
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This is a studio art class with a focus on independent art. We will be doing a unit on clay, plaster, paper mache, plastics and other 3D works. There will be a trip scheduled to SCRAP. Students will be expected to design projects, self monitor their time and find some of their own materials.

Framework Goals:
Use dance, theater/drama, and visual arts to express ideas.
Demonstrate a willingness to take creative risks, try new things and be productive

Course Title: Internships
Grade Level: Junior or Senior (or with permission)
Instructor: Jess
Credit Areas: Internship
Prerequisite: None
Description:
The Trillium Charter School Internship Program connects academic life with professional experience by providing high school students with the opportunity to develop their skills alongside working professionals in the community. By actively engaging their education and passions in the workplace, students in the program will be better prepared for employment, more confident in their skills and more knowledgeable of opportunities following high school.
Students will research, apply for and obtain an internship at an organization of their choice. Complete an Internship Contract, intern for the equivalent of 3 months for 4-6 hours per week, meet regularly with their internship advisor and complete evaluation forms.

Framework Goals:
Identify and participate in different levels of service involvement: Volunteerism, Community Service and Service learning
Identify and reflect on the impact of their service
Contribute constructively to an organization's unique structure, processes and mission.
Organize and manage details of service experience

11/4

2007-11-04T21:30:00.000-08:00

Sorry its been a while, things have been very busy. If there are any parent volunteers out there who what to upload the homework to this site it may become more useful to everyone.

This is the last week of the quarter and your students I'm sure are feeling stressed. There will be very few new assignments in my math classes so students can get caught up on the material. I will be giving a final in IMP 3/4 and will probably give a makeup test to IMP 2/3 and IMP 2.

In advising all students have to have passed the Constitution Quiz, completed a PLP form or two and have a working portfolio at this point. Next quarter we will be working harder on having set things in our portfolio like syllabi, framework, transcripts and PLP documentations.

The Internship Program is also going well. In order to pass this quarter students must have done one of two things: 1. setup an internship, turned in a contact sheet and a resume or 2. participated fully in classes/trips and turned in a resume. For students with more than 15 hours of service they need to be turning in their midway reports.

In 3D art our pieces are just about finished, our clay pieces still need to be glazed but hopefully we get to that this week.

HW 9/27

2007-09-27T17:31:00.000-07:00

IMP 2:
Funny Looking Ones
Convertion Table
WS Convert
Pre-Test on Conversions

IMP 2/3:
Quiz on Factoring and Distribution
Solving Polynomials
Factor Me
Factoring
Distribution
Vertex Form

IMP 3/4:
Matrix Multiplication
Group work on Matrix rules(Presentation, poster and write-up)
Encryption

Studio 3D:
Repeated shapes with toothpicks
We are going to SCRAP on Monday please bring $5.

Internships:
We have 3 or 4 speakers coming tomorrow
Your drafts of your resumes are due by Oct 5th
(Tony and Carly your final resumes are due on the 5th so we can go to the Coop)

Advising:
We did Buddies today and it was great
PLP's forms are due
Most people have started on one goal
Seniors should have a copy of their transcripts
Next week we are focusing on Portfolios

State testing will not strart until November
Picture Day is next Tuesday

HW week 1

2007-09-17T10:24:00.000-07:00

IMP 2/3
Tech 5.3
Distributing with area model
Distributing WS
Factoring WS

IMP 2
Decimal Estimates
Domain, Range Quiz

IMP 3/4
WS definitions
WS day 2 addition of Matrices
Magic squares

5/2

2007-06-03T16:53:00.000-07:00

There's only a few classes left. I will be giving final exams to determine if students should be going on to the next level of math. MS students are required to take the test and any student who has less than a B average throughout the year. Students who have an A or a B average will still take the exam but the exam will not limit their ability to move to the next level. If students wish to demonstrate there knowledge in alternative fashion please talk with me soon so we can make arrangements.

Advising: Please turn in your ILP forms and continue to work on your framework.

IMP 1: Your POW 10 is due. You are expected to turn in all of your research as well.

IMP 2: HW 16 and 17 are due.

IMP 3: Simon presented Modular Math, Brandon and Solomon did an introduction to Ballistics and I will hold a Ballistics lab on Monday. Joey's presentation is past due, and Jim will present hexi-decimals.

In all of my classes please be putting together your portfolios. They will be due on the last day of classes.

2/24

2007-05-24T17:58:00.001-07:00

Sixth graders are scheduled to do their Math and Reading test this next Friday and next Tuesday. Those who wish to do both in one are a welcome to otherwise they may split the testing into 2 sections. Not ever student will test, some will do two and some will only take the Reading or the Math.

IMP 1- The big assignment so far is POW 10. At this point student should have found a job and an apartment. They are also suppose to be talking with their parents about making a budget for their money. They have to take into account bills, take home pay vs. hourly pay, food, etc.

There was also a worksheet on planning out a road trip and dividing those costs.

IMP 2- The tessellation POW was due early this week. I assigned homework 17 for tonight and we did "triangles are boring" in class. HW 16 and 15 are past due.

IMP 3- Simon presented a lesson on Modular Arithmetic today, Jeff presented rotating functions using integrals to find volumes. Each night I assigned a WS involving the graphs of derivatives and anti-derivatives.

Fibers- We learned how to Felt this week! Forget the soap wars.

5/21

2007-05-21T16:05:00.000-07:00

State Testing:
I've been out sick lately; I'm sorry for the inconvenience. State testing will resume on Tuesday with the testing of 7th, 8th and 10th graders. So far the 10th graders have finished the math section and the 8th graders have finished the Reading. 6th graders may be tested on Friday.

Finals:
As this quarter draws to a close students who are wondering if they should go to the next level in math should come talk to me. Generally speaking if HS students have had a B average throughout the year they should continue on to the next class. HS students who have not maintained a B average and all MS students will be given the opportunity to take a Final that will determine if they should continue on.

IMP 1
- the Pizza worksheet was due last week
- A POW that involved budgeting will be due in approximately one week.
- A WS on a Road trip was handed out today

IMP 2
- Your Tessellation POWs were due this week on the 21st and 22nd. If you were planning on taking the test instead please see me.
- HW on finding the altitude of a triangle HW #14 and 15 are due.
- A WS on Pythagoreans Theorem and SOHCAHTOA are being assigned this week

IMP 3
-A worksheet on interpreting f(x) given a graph of the derivative is due this week
-student lessons begin on Tuesday with Alex's rotation of lines around axis using integrals. Followed by Joey's lesson on Greek letters in math.

Fibers
- Please be working on the class quilt
- We will be doing a felting demonstration this week.

HW Update 5/11

2007-05-11T17:41:00.000-07:00

IMP 1
HW 10, Wagon train, In search of numbers, equations worksheet and HW 11 are all past due.
HW 12 was due this past Wednesday
We are starting a worksheet to improve our ability to write equations for graphs an to improve our money sense

IMP 2
Any two sides, HW 10, Rugs, and 2 trig equations worksheet are all past due.
A POW on tessellations has been assigned and will be due in about a week.
Students can choose an alternative assignment if they do not wish to complete the POW.

IMP 3
2 worksheets have been assigned to cover integrals. We had a test this past week. Students should be working on their independent projects to prepare for our class.

Fibers
There have been no assignments other than to come prepared for class with your materials. Students are responsible for making 2 quilt squares for our class quilt.

Syllabus

2007-04-21T19:51:00.000-07:00

Fibers and this American Life
Jess Brooks
Block A3

Course Description: We will be learning and sharing skills related to Fiber Arts. This would include, knitting, crocheting, felting, sewing, quilting and spinning. Each student will learn at least new skill and will share any skills they already have. We will also create a class quilt. While we work we will also be listening to past recordings of "This American LIfe."

Materials: Students will be responsible for purchasing some of their own materials for this class. We will be going on a trip to SCRAP within the first 2 weeks to gather some items, we will also be visiting a yarn shop and fabric store later in the quarter.

Evaluation: Students will be evaluated on their participation in class and any projects they complete. Everyone is expected to make a square for the class quilt, and use the class time for individual or group projects.

IMP 1
Jess Brooks
Block A1
Daily

Course Description: This is the 4th and last quarter of the first year's Integrated Math Program. We will continue our focus on setting up and solving algebraic expressions and interpreting equations. Students will continue at their own pace to master graphing and geometry identities though our morning activities. Eventually, we will start a unit called the Pit and the Pendulum. In it we will study the path of a pendulum and related equations.

Materials: Pencils, graph paper, graphing calculator.

Evaluation:
25% Participation- This will take into account classwork, warm-up activities, and tardiness.
25% Homework- late homework is worth 1/3 less
25% Portfolio- If you do not turn in you portfolio it will not be averaged into you grade
25% Assessment-POWS, test, projects

Alternative assignments are available upon request. Extra credit work is also available.

In order to advance into IMP 2 the students must show proficiency in IMP 1 course work. This can be shown through a final exam or having a B average throughout the year.

IMP 2
Jess Brooks
B1, A2 blocks

Course Description: We will continue to study geometry and trigonometry in out final quarter. This next unit focuses on graphing systems of linear inequalities and solving systems of linear equations. Although the central problem is in the field of linear programming, the major goal of the unit is for students to learn how to manipulate equations and how to reason using graphs.

Materials: Pencils, graph paper, graphing calculator.

Evaluation:
25% Participation- This will take into account classwork, warm-up activities, and tardiness.
25% Homework- late homework is worth 1/3 less
25% Portfolio- If you do not turn in you portfolio it will not be averaged into you grade
25% Assessment-POWS, test, projects

Alternative assignments are available upon request. Extra credit work is also available.

In order to advance into IMP 3 the students must show proficiency in IMP 2 course work. This can be shown through a final exam or having a B average throughout the year.

IMP 3
Jess Brooks
B2 block

Course Description: We have been working on Trig, derivatives, anti-derivatives, composition of functions, graphs, calculator manipulation, limits, exponent rules, radicals and other pre-calculus topics. This quarter students are going to work more independently on a goal of their choice (SAT prep, review of fundamentals, Statistics, Trigonometry, Calculus). We will still have a large group class component where we begin to use integrals and relate what we're learning to Physics. More of the class will start to become student run where they begin to present what they have been studying and teach the class. This way the rest of the class can gain from their knowledge. Group work is encouraged and each student will teach one lesson.

Materials: Pencils, graph paper, graphing calculator.

Evaluation:
25% Participation- This will take into account classwork, activities, and tardiness. Students who has to be retrieved from the hall will marked down.
25% Homework- late homework is worth 1/3 less
25% Portfolio- If you do not turn in you portfolio it will not be averaged into you grade
25% Assessment- test, projects, presentations.

Alternative assignments are available upon request. Extra credit work is also available.

In order to advance into Advanced Math (lacking a better name) the students must show proficiency in IMP 2 course work. This can be shown through a final exam or having a B average throughout the year.

Last week of the quarter

2007-04-17T17:40:00.000-07:00

IMP 1 and 2: I am not assigning anything new this week so that students can finish up old assignments. And believe me they have work to do!

IMP3: will have a test on the 17th
Transitional Math will have a review packet

*Portfolios are due on the last day of each class, they are worth 25% of each student's grade. If they do not turn one in then it will not be averaged in.

3/18

2007-03-18T12:31:00.000-07:00

IMP 1:
POW 7(create a game) was due last week
POW 8 haybalers problem is due the first week after spring break
HW 3 is past due,
Planning overland families and budgeting for meals are also past due
HW "shoelaces" was assigned for the 19th

IMP 2:
POW on Statistics was due last Monday
HW 4 and 3 is due on the 20th

IMP 3;
1. HW on derivatives and anti-derivatives was due last thursday
HW on dervatives, anti-derivatives, graphing packet

2. HW on a question from a worksheet I handed out. Including a write-up.

3. Individual investigation. Including a lesson or presentation for the class.

March 4th

2007-03-04T15:27:00.000-08:00

IMP 1 has HW 22 past due
A HW on averages due on Monday
We are working in groups on POW 7 (Create a Game) due the 12th
We are about to finsh our unit on Probabilty and will begin a unit called the "Overland Trail"

IMP 2 is working in groups on POW 6 (Prob and Stats) due the 13th
They had a HW on the Probabilty of getting a Chi Squared Statistic and a freqency table due last week.

IMP 3 Finished a problem on extimating area under curves and of solids, they presented last week.
Chapter 4 Review is due on Tuesday
4.6 is past due and no one has turned it in yet.

Transitional Math have been working on their geometry skills. Their last HW was on the Pythagorean Thm and right triangles.
They will have another worksheet on the Pythagorean Thm on Monday which will begin our unit on area and volume.

I will be having one on one meetings with members of my advising to work on Individual Learning Plans during Project Time. I will be starting with the Juniors.

Week of Feb 19th

2007-02-22T15:58:00.000-08:00

IMP 1
HW 22 is due on Monday the 26th

IMP 2
POW 6, which is a group project is due 3/8
Graphs of the chi squared statistic are due on the 27th
(past due are 8, How Different, Bacteria, Finding baby sigma, 13, 15)

IMP 3
Presentations of finding area and volume of the pool and parabola where due today.
Past due: 4.4, 4.6, WS on i, exponents

Transitional Math
Due the 26th any remaining work on the WS that covered probability, mean, median, mode and geometry terms.

9th and 10th graders are finishing their writing samples and CIM tests this Friday.

Week of Feb 11th

2007-02-15T16:15:00.000-08:00

I'm sorry I've been out most of this week.

IMP 1: Past due POW 6, HW 13, Rugs
IMP 2: Chi squared statistic due 2/20
IMP 3: fractional and negative exponents due 2/20
4.6 front and back odds due 2/20
Transitional Math: Nothing

HW and Announcements for the week of Feb 4

2007-02-08T18:46:00.000-08:00

IMP 1
HW 12 due the 7th
POW 6 due the 15th

IMP 2
HW 8 and "How weird is really weird" due the 8th
A table on finding standard deviation (baby sigma) due the 14th

IMP3
HW 4.4 due the 8th extended to the 14th
HW 4.5 due the 16th

TRANSITIONAL MATH
HW "Put your name on this paper and dont loose it" HW due 2/7

Announcements
The 9th and 10th graders will be testing on these next four Fridays in Writing. The middle schoolers will also be testing with their teachers throughout the month.

Syllabus Q3

2007-02-04T19:03:00.001-08:00

Syllabus for Quarter 3

Course Name: IMP 1, Integrated Math Program Year One.
Instructor: Jess
Prerequisite: Q2 IMP 1

Objective:
We will continue this quarter with our study of probability and statistics. So, far we have covered frequency tables, theoretical probability and observed probability. Our review of number manipulation and graphing will continue as a beginning of class activity.

Materials:
Students should have access to a 4 function calculator at home, graph paper, pencils, and a ruler. TI 83 Calculators are recommended but not mandatory.

Homework will make up 25% of the student's grade. I will accept late homework but will mark down for late homework. A student may decide to do an alternative assignment or work during ILP time instead of doing an assignment.

POWs and other larger projects will make up 25% of the student's grade. There should be 2 or three Pows/large projects this quarter that will be graded. An alternative assignment or project can be arranged if the original project is above or below the students ability. Options include tests, self designed projects, work on individual math goals.

Participation will make up 25% of the student's grade. This will take into account attendance, participation in morning activities, participation in class/group activities and behavior.

The Student Portfolio will also make up 25% of the student's grade. The student will be responsible for holding all of their past homework and organizing it in a 3-ring binder or folder.

Course Name: IMP 2
Instructor: Jess
Prerequisite: Q2 IMP 2

Last quarter we focused on solving quadratics using factoring and graphing. The distributive property was also revisited and related to area models. We have just begun a unit on Probability and Statistics that will take us through quarter three. The graphing calculator is also being used as tool for solving equations and visualization.

Materials:
Students should have access to a 4 function calculator at home, graph paper, pencils, and a ruler. TI 83 Calculators are recommended but not mandatory.

Homework will make up 25% of the student's grade. I will accept late homework but will mark down for late homework. A student may decide to do an alternative assignment or work during ILP time instead of doing an assignment.

POWs and other larger projects will make up 25% of the student's grade. There should be 2 or three Pows/large projects this quarter that will be graded. An alternative assignment or project can be arranged if the original project is above or below the students ability. Options include tests, self designed projects, work on individual math goals.

Participation will make up 25% of the student's grade. This will take into account attendance, participation in morning activities, participation in class/group activities and behavior.

The Student Portfolio will also make up 25% of the student's grade. The student will be responsible for holding all of their past homework and organizing it in a 3-ring binder or folder.

Course Name: IMP 3
Instructor: Jess
Prerequisite: Q2 IMP3

Quarter 2 we finished Professor E. MC Squared's Calculus Primer and began reviewing PreCalculus. We will continue to cover limits, graphing and function manipulation. We will work with imaginary numbers, exponents, radicals and our understanding of limits of functions will further be developed.

Materials:
Students should have access to a 4 function calculator at home, graph paper, pencils, and a ruler. TI 83 Calculators are recommended but not mandatory.

Homework will make up 25% of the student's grade. I will accept late homework but will mark down for late homework. A student may decide to do an alternative assignment or work during ILP time instead of doing an assignment.

POWs and other larger projects will make up 25% of the student's grade. There should be 2 or three Pows/large projects this quarter that will be graded. An alternative assignment or project can be arranged if the original project is above or below the students ability. Options include tests, self designed projects, work on individual math goals.

Participation will make up 25% of the student's grade. This will take into account attendance, participation in morning activities, participation in class/group activities and behavior.

The Student Portfolio will also make up 25% of the student's grade. The student will be responsible for holding all of their past homework and organizing it in a 3-ring binder or folder.

Course Name: Transitional Math
Instructor: Jess

We will work in a small environment to improve everyones math skills in preparation for High School. This will decrease the anxiety most students experience with this difficult transition. We will learn how to use graphing calculators as a tool. The class will have a lot of group work and individual student instruction and assessment so that everyone is being taught at an appropriate level. We will cover: rational number manipulation, probability, slopes of lines, equations, similar figures and geometry.

Materials:
Students should have access to a 4 function calculator at home, graph paper, pencils, and a ruler. TI 83 Calculators are recommended but not mandatory.

Homework will make up 25% of the student's grade. I will accept late homework but will mark down for late homework. A student may decide to do an alternative assignment or work during ILP time instead of doing an assignment.

POWs and other larger projects will make up 25% of the student's grade. There should be 2 or three Pows/large projects this quarter that will be graded. An alternative assignment or project can be arranged if the original project is above or below the students ability. Options include tests, self designed projects, work on individual math goals.

Participation will make up 25% of the student's grade. This will take into account attendance, participation in morning activities, participation in class/group activities and behavior.

The Student Portfolio will also make up 25% of the student's grade. The student will be responsible for holding all of their past homework and organizing it in a 3-ring binder or folder.

HW week of 1/29

2007-01-27T19:03:00.000-08:00

IMP 1-
Due 1/29 Probability HW
Due 1/29 POW number 4 or Alternative assignment.

IMP2-
Due 1/30 HW 4
On 1/31 Test or POW

IMP3-
Review manipulation of functions
On 1/31 Test

Math and Art-
All old Projects due and your fractal drawing

Q3 Course Descriptions

2007-01-27T19:00:00.001-08:00

Course Descriptions for Quarter 3

Course Name: IMP 1
Instructor: Jess
Prerequisite: Q2 IMP 1

We will continue this quarter with our study of probability and statistics. So, far we have covered frequency tables, theoretical probability and observed probability. Our review of number manipulation will continue as a being of class activity.

Course Name: IMP 2
Instructor: Jess
Prerequisite: Q2 IMP 2

Last quarter we focused on solving quadratics using factoring and graphing. The distributive property was also revisited and related to area models. We have just begun a unit on Probability and Statistics that will take us through quarter three. The graphing calculator is also being used as tool for solving equations and visualization.

Course Name: IMP 3
Instructor: Jess
Prerequisite: Q2 IMP3

Quarter 2 we finished Professor E. MC Squared's Calculus Primer and began reviewing PreCalculus. We will continue to cover limits, graphing and function manipulation. We will work with imaginary numbers, exponents, radicals and our understanding of limits of functions will further be developed.

Course Name: 8th Grade Math Transition
Instructor: Jess

We will work in a small environment to improve everyones math skills in preparation for High School. This will decrease the anxiety most students experience with this difficult transition. We will learn how to use graphing calculators as a tool. The class will have a lot of group work and individual student instruction and assessment so that everyone is being taught at an appropriate level. We will cover: rational number manipulation, probability, slopes of lines, equations, similar figures and geometry.

HW week of Jan 22nd

2007-01-21T13:11:00.000-08:00

I did not meet with, IMP 2 (b1) IMP 1 or Math and Art at all last week due to the weather. So, HW due last week is due this week.

IMP 1: There are a few of you who still need to get your posters done from the Garden Project.

IMP 2: I still need that packet from you all.

IMP 3: The back of worksheet we've been working on.

Reminder that you all should be thinking about the project fair on the first of Feb.

HW week of Jan 15th

2007-01-14T14:54:00.000-08:00

Project fair is on the 1st of Feb. Please be thinking about what you would like to present. High school students can earn seat hours for this time.

IMP 1: HW 4 was done in class, along with a frequency table
Probability (theoretical vs. observed) due Wed the 17th

IMP 2: We did not have school on Thursday last week so your packet is due on the 16th.
I would still like to have a test on the 17th, you will still have the option of doing a POW instead.

IMP 3: We did not have school on Thursday so your homework on moving graphs is due on the 16th. I would like to have a test on this on Thursday.

Math and Art: Your tessellations are due on the 17th. Will will continue doing patterns on Wednesday moving in the direction of graphing and fractals.

HW week of Jan 8th

2007-01-09T17:16:00.000-08:00

IMP 1: HW 3 due Jan 10th
POW 3 due Jan 10th
HW 2 due Jan 8th
IMP 2: Big Packet due Jan 11th
Where's Speedy, 27, Pendulums, 28, Mystery Graph
IMP3: Writing equations from the graphs, side one due Jan 11th
Review Ch1 evens due Jan 9th
Math and Art: Work on Tessellations
Golden Spiral/Balance Sketch due the 8th

I'd like to give a test to IMP2 covering solving and IMP3 on moving graphs next week.

Homework and Announcements for 1/3

2007-01-04T19:54:00.000-08:00

There will be a project fair on the 1st of Feb.
If donations are to be made to Trillium they need to first go through Rob.
Midquarter academic concern notifications go out on Friday

IMP 1: Garden Bed design poster is past due
Homework Number 2 due on the 8th
POW 3 is due on the 10th

IMP 2: Homeworks 21, 22, 23, 25 are past due.
Homework 27 is due on the 9th
"where is speedy" is due on the 9th
Homework 28 and 29 are due the on 11th

IMP 3: Packet 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 are all past due
Pre-Calc Review on chapter one from the new book is due.

Math and Art: Perspective drawings are past due
Material fees are past due
Sketch using golden spiral with description of balance due on the 8th

12/15 Homework and Announcements

2006-12-15T14:33:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Winter Break. See you all January 2nd.

IMP 1
The garden posters were due on 12/6 and we did our TESA testing this week

IMP 2
Homework 23 was dues 12/14
Their was a test on 12/14 covering factoring, distributing and solving equations.
POW number 3 was assigned over the break for those how would like to replace their test scores.

IMP 3
Packet 2.3 was due on 12/14
Their was a test on 12/14 covering epsilon delta arguments for continuous function, finding delta sub epsilon for any given epsilon and review of quadratic functions.

Article from the Portland Tribune

2006-12-10T19:56:00.000-08:00

http://www.portlandtribune.com/news/story.php?story_id=116103559210520500

Homework 12/10 and Announcements

2006-12-10T19:36:00.000-08:00

IMP 1 :
-on 12/11 your final Garden presentations are due

IMP 2:
-Factoring worksheet is due on 12/12
-Homeworks 22 and 21 are past due
-I'll be assigning a POW on Thursday.

IMP 3:
-Packet 2.3 is due on 12/12
-Packet 2.2 and the epsilon/delta graphs are past due.
-I'd like to have a test on Thursday, what do you all think?

Math and Art:
-Perspective drawings are due 12/13

Other:
-IMP 1 students are going to be pulled A1 and A2 for TESSA testing Monday and Wednesday
-Kirks Writing class is being pulled B1 for TESSA Tues and Thurs
- Ninth graders not tested will be pulled B2 for TESSA
- All students not tested will be pulled throughout the schedule including A3 and B3
- I may be out of class B2 this next week for testing.

The Early Dismissal Policy goes into effect 12/11. Requiring parent signatures for high school early dismissal. It clarifies expectations when leaving and also defines the campus to include Patron Park.

testing

2006-12-01T17:31:00.000-08:00

Testing will begin this week. MS-9th grade will be testing in Reading and MS-10th will be testing in Math. 10th graders will do a paper and pencil test shortly in English.

HW 12/1

2006-12-01T17:29:00.000-08:00

IMP 3 Draw a picture of epsilon delta gragh dues tues

IMP 2 hw 2.2 due Tues

IMP 1 garden step 2 due Mon

Conferences

2006-12-01T17:13:00.000-08:00

I'm doing sign-ups for conferences they are starting on Monday Dec 4th ending on the 15th. I've got appointments for 3:30, 4, 4:30 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the 8th. Tuesday the 5th I can meet at 4:45pm, Tues the 12th I can meet at 3:30, 4, 4:30 and at 5pm. Friday the 15th I can start meetings at 1:30pm going until 5pm. Please let me know what works for you all.
I am having difficulty contacting my new students so if any contact information is known please pass it on.

HW 11/29

2006-11-29T18:15:00.000-08:00

IMP 2 Due 11/30 Packet
IMP 3 Due 11/30 2.2
Math and Art: Perspective drawing

Homework week of 11/27

2006-11-27T18:32:00.000-08:00

IMP 1:
Due 11/29 Finish Garden Design Step 1 (group work from class)

Math and Art:
Work on perspective drawing

IMP 2:
Due 12/8 POW Strings
Due 11/30 TBA

IMP 3:
Due 11/30 Chapter 2.1

Open House

2006-11-26T13:45:00.000-08:00

Thursday November 30th there will be an upper school open house. Come one come all.

Jess' November Newsletter

2006-11-23T12:42:00.000-08:00

Hi All,
I've finally got my blog up and running, sorry about the delay. So, now our communication can be all the better.
There are a few things you should all know about regarding this next quarter. Trillium will begin our state testing soon and I'm supposedly in charge of that. Hopefully, it will be a painless process. A new quarter begins on Monday and you should be receiving progress report within the next two weeks. Now that the building is 90% up and running we'll finally be having our open house. Also we'll be holding conferences right before winter break. However, if you need a longer meeting (more than 30 minutes) to discuss an issue than we can schedule that meeting separately.
In the world of Math we will be diving into and taking over the world of Art. It never saw us coming. My room will slowly be transforming into a more creative project space and will be open to all upper school students working on Art projects during ILP time. So if anyone has large locking cabinets my sanity would greatly appreciate them. This project space might at some point be reclaimed and relocated back down into the art room but until then I'll be enjoying the math art mix. Also if anyone wants to help setup a productive art space I've got a drill and some ideas.
One that note. I hope you all doing well.
Jess

Math and Art

2006-11-20T15:12:00.000-08:00

Q2 Syllabus for Math and Art

Jess Brooks
jess@trilliumcharterschool.org

Time: Monday and Wednesday from 12:35pm to 2:05

Objective: Students will use their understanding of mathematical principles to create art. We will cover perspective drawing which will incorporate similar triangles, ratios and scale. Then we will discuss ratio as they relate to historical and current aesthetics. The students will use this information to study the golden ratio, figure drawing and architecture. We will also look at the cultural use of geometric patterns and fractals with the students working to create their own fractal images and self-referencing patterns.

Materials: A three ring binder, compass, protractor, calculator, and graph paper.

$15 materials fee due the first week of class.

Grading: Students grades are determined based off of four main areas each worth 25% of their final grade. They are:
Participation- Determined by class work and attendance.
Homework- Late homework is worth a third less. If a student comes in during ILP to work they will earn back missed points.
Assessment- Art Projects
Portfolio- Which should be a culmination of the quarter and a useful way to keep the students work organized for later reference.

Syllabus IMP 3

2006-11-20T14:49:00.000-08:00

Q2 Syllabus for the
Integrated Math Program Year 3

Jess Brooks
jess@trilliumcharterschool.org

Time: Tuesday and Thursday from 12:35pm to 2:05

Objective: Students will continue through Professor E McSquared’s Calculus Primer. Thus far have covered what makes a function, set notation, some basic math language and reviewed some Algebra. We are now moving into a discussion of limits and slope. We will define epsilon and delta in this discussion. Then hopefully cover the First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

Materials: A three ring binder, compass, protractor, calculator, and graph paper.

Grading: Students grades are determined based off of four main areas each worth 25% of their final grade. They are:
Participation- Determined by class work and attendance.
Homework- Late homework is worth a third less. If a student comes in during ILP period to work on math they will earn additional homework points.
Assessment- Tests
Portfolio- Which should be a culmination of the quarter and a useful way to keep the students work organized for later reference.

IMP 2 Syllabus

2006-11-20T14:48:00.000-08:00

Q2 Syllabus for the
Integrated Math Program Year 2

Jess Brooks
jess@trilliumcharterschool.org

Time: Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 10:20 or from 10:25am-11:45

Objective: Students will continue through the IMP material for year two. Once we finish the unit “Solve it” the students will have a clear understanding of factoring, the distributive property and linear modeling. We will then move on to “Is there Really a Difference” where we will study population growths and probability.

Materials: A three ring binder, compass, protractor, calculator, and graph paper.

Grading: Students grades are determined based off of four main areas each worth 25% of their final grade. They are:
Participation- Determined by class work and attendance.
Homework- Late homework is worth a third less. If a student comes in during ILP period to work on math they will earn additional homework points.
Assessment- Problem of the Week or tests
Portfolio- Which should be a culmination of the quarter and a useful way to keep the students work organized for later reference.

IMP 1 Syllabus

2006-11-20T14:39:00.000-08:00

Q2 Syllabus for the
Integrated Math Program Year 1

Jess Brooks
jess@trilliumcharterschool.org

Time: Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 10:20 or from 10:25am-11:45

Objective: Students will continue through the IMP material for year one. Once we finish the unit on patterns the students will have an understanding of substitution and evaluation and the beginnings of basis geometry. Summation notation will also be reviewed.

Materials: A three ring binder, compass, protractor, calculator, and graph paper.

Grading: Students grades are determined based off of four main areas each worth 25% of their final grade. They are:
Participation- Determined by class work and attendance.
Homework- Late homework is worth a third less. If a student comes in during ILP period to work on
math they will earn additional homework points.
Assessment- Problem of the Week or tests
Portfolio- Which should be a culmination of the quarter and a useful way to keep the students work
organized for later reference.