1. Welcome to Algebra 2/Honors Algebra 2 Michael Sweeney Education: BS from Grove City College - 1995 Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Ashland University - 2002 Experience: 21 st year (3 years Pymatuning Valley, 1 year Champion) Coaching: Varsity Baseball Coach, Asst. Varsity Basketball Coach, 8 th Grade Football Coach, FCA Huddle Leader Personal: I have 3 kids: Emma (9), Mackenzie (7) and Ryan (4) 1

2. Mathematical Practices 2 To make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. To reason abstractly and quantitatively. To construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. To model real world situations with mathematics. To use appropriate tools strategically. To attend to precision. To look for and make use of structure. To look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. *To prepare your child for Pre-Calculus.

3. Principles of the CPM Course Design  Problem-based lessons  Collaborative student work in structured study teams  Spaced learning-big ideas appear repeatedly and are interconnected throughout the course 3

4. Steps for Success  Preparation  Attendance  Participation  Independent practice  Collaboration  Communication 4

5. Assessments and Grading Policy 5 Individual Assessments (75%) Assessments with Resources (15%) Other Coursework (10%) Individual TestsTeam TestsClass Presentations Individual QuizzesClass PresentationsParticipation Quizzes Partner QuizzesHomework Quizzes Binder Checks Weighting of Grades% Individual Assessments75% Assessments with Resources 15% Coursework10% Examples Grading Scale GradeRegularHonorsAP 92-100A4.04.55.0 90-91A-3.74.24.7 88-89B+3.33.84.3 82-87B3.03.54.0 80-81B-2.73.23.7 78-79C+2.3 72-77C2.0 70-71C-1.7 68-69D+1.3 60-67D1.0 0-59F000

6. Extra Help is Available:  I am available most days before school from 7:15-7:35 am.  Math teachers are available in the math lab (upper library) during every lunch period study hall and 1 st and 8 th periods.  When students access their homework through their e-book, they can access homework help on every problem.  Parents Resources at http://www.cpm.org/parents/resou rces.htm http://www.cpm.org/parents/resou rces.htm 6

7. Communication 7 Voice mail: 247-5500 Ext. 4425 Email: Mike.Sweeney@chagrinschools.org Parent – Teacher communication is of utmost importance for student success. If at anytime you have a concern or question, please call or email me.