1. PRINCIPLES OF ALGEBRA 2 DINA MCCASKEY AND TRACI MAJOR

2. Dina McCaskey mccaskeydl@svsd.net 724-452-6042 x2221 Traci Major majortl@svsd.net 724-452-6042 X2204 CONTACT INFORMATION

3. SCHOOL WIRES Go to SVSDSVSD Select Intermediate High School Click on Teacher Websites Click on McCaskey, D. OR Major, T.

4. CO-TEACHING  Instruction is provided equally to all students  Additional support is available upon request  Guided notes and homework assignments  Study guides  Formula Sheets  One-on-one tutoring during class time  Small group instruction  Tests read in another classroom  Individual accommodations if necessary

5. PRINCIPLES OF ALGEBRA 2 COURSE TOPICS Basic Algebra 1 Review Linear Equations and Graphs Inequalities and Graphs Absolute Value Equations and Graphs Quadratic Equations and Graphs Polynomials and Polynomial Functions Radical Functions and Rational Exponents Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Rational Functions

6. GRADES The Seneca Valley grading scale will be used to calculate letter grades. A: 90 – 100 B: 80 – 89 C: 70 – 79 D: 60– 69 F: 59 and below

7. GRADES Nine Weeks grades are composed as follows: 15% of grade  Quarterly Exam 85% of grade  Tests, Quizzes, Homework,Projects Final grade is composed as follows: 90% of grade  Nine Weeks Grades (1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th ) 5% of grade  Midterm Exam (Average of 1 st and 2 nd quarter exam scores) 5% of grade  Final Exam (Average of 3 rd and 4 th quarter exam scores)

8. WHILE YOU WERE OUT… Planned absence (field trip, athletic event, vacation, etc…)  See teachers in advance for work that will be missed  Make up work is due upon return Unplanned absence  Upon returning, check calendar and shelves in tutoring center  See teachers with any questions about missed work  Make up quizzes and tests as soon as possible  Attend math tutoring for extra review of missed class work

9. MATH TUTORING During School:  Periods 1-8 in Room 102  Students should ask their math teacher for a pass to attend After School:  Tuesdays and Thursdays in IHS Library until 4:45 p.m. bus  No pass is required to attend In our classroom 228:  Tutoring Center in the back of the classroom  Extra help provided by the teachers

10. HOW TO BE A GOOD LEARNER?  Good attendance  Take notes during direct instruction by following the teacher’s lead  Use teacher-provided guided notes to study from  Ask questions during class time  Spend quality time on homework assignments  Help others that are struggling around you  Visit the tutoring center in Room 228  CHALLENGE YOURSELF!