1. Welcome to Algebra 2/Honors Algebra 2
Michael Sweeney
Education: BS from Grove City College
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Ashland University
Experience: 23rd year (3 years Pymatuning Valley, 1 year Champion)
Coaching: Varsity Baseball Head Coach, Varsity Basketball Asst. Coach, 8th Grade Football Coach, FCA Huddle Leader
Personal: I have 3 kids: Emma (11), Mackenzie (9) and Ryan (6)

2. Mathematical Practices
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

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

5. Assessments and Grading Policy
Grading Scale
Grade
Regular
Honors AP
92-100 A
4.0
4.5
5.0
90-91 A-
3.7
4.2
4.7
88-89 B+
3.3
3.8
4.3
82-87 B
3.0
3.5
80-81 B-
2.7
3.2
78-79 C+
2.3
72-77 C
2.0
70-71 C-
1.7
68-69 D+
1.3
60-67 D
1.0
0-59 F
Weighting of Grades %
Individual Assessments
75%
Assessments with Resources
15%
Coursework
10%
Individual Assessments (75%)
Assessments with Resources (15%)
Other Coursework (10%)
Individual Tests
Team Tests
Class Presentations
Individual Quizzes
Participation Quizzes
Partner Quizzes
Homework Quizzes
Examples

6. Extra Help is Available:
I am available most days before school from 7:15-7:35 am.
Math teachers are available for math help 3rd through 8th periods on MWF and during Tiger Period on TTH.
When students access their homework through their e-book, they can access homework help on every problem.
Book website is

7. Communication
Parent – Teacher communication is of utmost importance for student success. If at anytime you have a concern or question, please call or me.
Voice mail: Ext. 4425