1. Mr. Chavel
School Year
Teacher Talk

2. Thank You!
For allowing me to partner with you to help your young person be all that she or he is intended to be!
For taking time out of your busy schedule to come for tonight’s “Teacher Talk!”

3. Theme for

4. Topics Covered in Math 1b
Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
Exponents and Exponential Functions
Quadratic Expressions and Equations
Quadratic Functions and Equations
Radical Functions and Geometry
Get students ready for the EOC

5. Topics Covered in Math 1b (cont.)
Rational Functions and Equations
Statistics and Probability

6. Homework and Grading
Homework checked daily for effort (all attempted = 3, incomplete = 2, or 1)
Homework is posted on the website as well as a description of the topic covered in class
Tests, Quizzes, Projects – given throughout and graded for:
Knowledge & Accuracy – How accurate is the student’s work?
Problem Solving – Does the student try different approaches? Does the student make connections to prior knowledge and apply it to new problems?
Mathematical Communication – How does the student organize/present work? Can the student explain rationale?

7. High School Credit
Students enrolled in Math I, Math 1b, Math II, Math III will receive high school credit.
The percentage grade is determined using the following process: Test/Project – 60%, Quiz – 30%, Daily – 10%
The final grade will be found using the formula: Average of the four quarter percentage grades * 80% + Final Exam Grade * 20%
Students that have a final grade below 70% will not receive high school credit for the course and will be required to repeat the course.

8. CONTESTS
Mathcounts – Started last week (all 6th – 8th grade are welcome). We will meet once per week. You do not need to register, just show up.
AMC 8 – All my students will take the AMC 8
AMC 10 – Students who do well on AMC 8 will take the AMC 10
AIME – This contest is only given to students who qualify according to their AMC 10 score.
The North Carolina High School Math Exam – Students will be chosen for Math 1, Math 2, and Math 3 contests based on several factors.
Please see my teacher page for more information about math contests!

9. My Form of Communication
My address:
Your student’s math course listed on my teacher page (you and your child may want to subscribe).
If your child is interested in MathCounts – Please have them to subscribe to that page as well.

10. Questions?