Welcome to Algebra 1 CT, Part 2! Ms. Miles, Mathematics Room 224

Welcome toWelcome toAlgebra 1 CT, Part 2!Algebra 1 CT, Part 2!

Ms. Miles, MathematicsRoom 224

About YourAbout YourMath TeacherMath Teacher

BS, Marine Engineering, Mass Maritime Academy

MS, Mathematics, Salem State College

Post-Graduate work, Bridgewater State College

worked as an engineer on US Navy ships

16 years teaching and coaching math

love my work; enjoy working with students

Beauty the catMs. Miles

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Class Expectations

Required Materials

Homework Policy

Grading System

Extra Help

Blog

Required MaterialsRequired MaterialsOne subject spiral bound notebook

Pencil with eraser and/or pen

Math folder

Completed homework

HomeworkHomeworkExpect homework every night

Will be based on the classwork

Algebra 1 CT: Worksheet; 15-20 min.

Grading SystemGrading SystemPoint system. Tests worth more than quizzes.

Variety of assessment types (quiz, test, project, partner quiz, materials check, notebook test, HW completion grade).

Students keep a Record of Grades sheet in math notebook.

Average can be calculated at any time.

Students may retake tests or redo projects.

http://www.engrade.com/students Students need an access code, which I will provide via email.

Extra HelpExtra HelpAlgebra 2 CP: Mondays

Algebra 1 CT Part 2: Tuesdays

Geometry Honors: Wednesdays

By appointment: Thursdays and Fridays

Late buses available on Mondays and Wednesdays at approximately 3:45 PM.

Ms. Miles’ Math BlogMs. Miles’ Math Blogwww.msmilesmath.wordpress.com

links on homepage for online calculators

links for MCAS test items

tabbed pages for homework

Password will be given in class

Now tell me about Now tell me about you!you!

Your name, age and grade/ YOG.

Your email.

On a scale of 1 (awful) to 5 (great), how would you rate math? Please explain.

Whom you live with (names of parents; siblings names and ages)

What are your interests, hobbies, and/or activities?

What is your learning style(s) (seeing, hearing, watching, doing, working with others, using your hands, discussion)