Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy Mr Sandoy 3 Degrees: BS physical science MS IT systems management MS applied military history Retired Army officer ( ) 8th Year Physics Teacher Also taught Chemistry & Math Born Canada Kid North Norway Grades 1-12

Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy Success Physics is Algebra 1 word problems High school success* #1= Effort: do homework, attend, try all test questions, #2= Math skills, lots of practice available College success* #1= Math skills #2= Effort (*Studies of 20,000 students & all KS PS Profs)

Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy Average Student highly qualified Text written for algebra 2 students 85% of students have 2+ years of algebra 45% in pre-calculus 15% in College Algebra 25% completed pre-calculus Other students may have to work harder They have done only one year of algebra Most are seated with pre-calculus student The few intermediate algebra may have hard work

Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy Average Student Junior done in Pre Calc 11 soph 22 Algebra2 99 junior64 Pre Calc; 26 CAT 38 senior38 Beyond Pre Calc

Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy Goals Learn life skills (effort) Prepare, try, finish, cooperate, be considerate… Prepare for college (math) Work algebra 1 word problems Learn basic Physics Apply theory in word problems Relate theory to real world in labs

Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy How-Grades 50% Tests knowledge 10% Daily Quizzes knowledge 20% In Class & Homework More reps = more skill 20% Labs Apply concepts Extra Credit available More reps = more skill Semester= 18% final + Qtr grades knowledge more reps= more skill

Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy Grades Tests A on test, all in class & homework becomes an A 3x5 card written notes on tests; more time case by case Daily Quizzes Open notes; review homework/labs Homework available web back pack or skyward Late= 50%, > 2-30 days late 10% Make 50% during seminar, before, or after school in 407 until test Labs 2-3 person group, no lab report= no grade Extra credit Exceptional job … early work … more/harder problems Graded harder: 1/3 value of regular questions knowledge more reps= more skill

Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy Change Skyward: real time Grades, calendar, work attached online Sign up in counseling; no student access yet Work in progress e.g. 1 day late may not be addresses, haven’t sent grades yet Only you can update address at office Macbooks: Books/homework online New responders Interoperability issues Merging 3 Op Systems

Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy Normal Schedule Questions0-5 min Quiz5-10 min Less test, review, short day… Demo/Lesson min Group Practice 1 (#)5-15 min In class/homework min Conclusion1 min Bright/ diligent may finish in class; most students will have homework

Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy 1 st Semester2 nd Semester Measure: 10+2=10; 20*22=400 Velocity: 1D vectors & word problems Acceleration: Pick correct equation 2D Motion: Trigonometry Force: 2D Vectors Energy: Square roots Momentum: 8+variables Circular Motion: Radians; cube roots w exponents Thermo: 6+ variables Waves Exponents Optics: Sketch ray diagrams Solve reciprocals Electro-Magnetism: Solve reciprocals Atom: Exponents 5 chapters, new math 9 chptrs, apply math

Physics Open House 1415 A Sandoy Contact E Mail I check a lot & answer quickly Phone ; I check as I leave; becomes phone tag Available most days: Plan (7 period) (Odd) Quick question ; more time Skyward (replaces school) Grades, calendar, assignments available real time Web back pack online Homework & extra credit online (physics 1 homework link) USERID: student #; Password: smsd; Text Online My.hrw.com; Userid & PW= student number