Welcome

Academic Year 2015 2016

STEM Accelerated Algebra

About Me

Basic Info
Hometown: Milledgeville, GA

2007 Graduated High School

Georgia Military College Prep
Private School in Milledgeville, GA
2011 Graduated Undergrad
Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, GA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics
2014-2015 Currently in Graduate School
University of Georgia in Athens, GA
Masters Degree in Educational Administration & Policy

Teaching Info
Previously taught courses: Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2,
Mathematics 3, Coordinate Algebra, STEM Accelerated Coordinate
Algebra/Analytic Geometry A, STEM Accelerated Analytic Geometry
B/Advanced Algebra, AP Calculus AB

Currently teaching courses: STEM Accelerated Algebra and AP Calculus

Head of the Mathematics Department
Mu Alpha Theta Sponsor, National Mathematics Honorary Society
Mathematics Team Sponsor

Course Information

Course Description
The fundamental purpose of Algebra is to formalize and extend
the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades.
The critical areas, organized into units, deepen and extend
understanding of linear relationships, in part by contrasting them
with exponential phenomena and quadratic situations.
Students will experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and
logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of
problem situations.
Students in this course will also be taught the first three units in
the next course Geometry. The critical areas, organized into units,
deepen and extend understanding of similarity, congruence, and
proofs. In addition students will understand the relationships with
special right triangles and the use of trigonometric ratios to solve
problems.

Course Goal
The course goal is to prepare, take, and pass the
Georgia Milestones with at least a 70 at the midterm of
the academic year.
The Georgia Milestones is a statewide standardized,
assessment comprised of multiple choice and free
response questions geared towards material learned
throughout since the beginning of the year.
You will be encouraged to prepare and do well on the
Georgia Milestones all year round the examination is
20% of course average.

Types of Course Assignments

1.
2.
3.
4.

Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Tests
Final Exam

Homework Assignments
Homework will be given almost every class. I will check it
at least twice a week.

Quizzes
Quizzes are in class assignments given after every 2 or 3 concepts.
You may not use any notes, etc. for assistance.

Tests
Tests are given after every unit.

Final Comprehensive Exam will be at the end of academic year

covering all topics in course.

Georgia Milestones
Georgia Milestones will be comprehensive and given at the
midterm of academic year.

Grading Plan
Formative Assessments 30%
Homework Assignments, Quizzes

Summative Assessment 50%

Tests, Projects

Georgia Milestones 20%

Class Rules & Procedures

Class Layout
1st Warm Up: 10 - 15 minutes
2nd Instructions: Bulk of the class time

3rd Practice Problems: last 20 minutes of class

4th Closure: summarizing of concept

5th Homework presented

Class Rules
1. Be respectful to your instructors and your
peers.
2. Be responsible for your own learning.
3. Arrive prepared and on time.
4. Keep workstations clean and neat.
5. Electronics are not allowed in class.

Class Consequence Chart

Refer to Discipline Protocol on wall

Your Space & My Space

Your spaces in the classroom are the
student station, turn in table, and your
individual desk.
My spaces in the classroom are
EVERYTHING else. Do not touch any part of
my space unless requested by instructor.

Class Expectations & Policies

Class Policies
No make up (or do-overs) for any assignment
No extra credit will be given at all during the academic
year.
If youre absent and missed any assignments, it is your
responsibility to come after school to complete
assignments or zero will be given.
Late assignments are not accepted.
Youre only given 4 restroom/locker/water passes per
semester
Cheating on any assignment will result in a zero as the
final grade and a discipline referral.
All students are expected to seat in assigned seats at ALL
times.

Course Expectations
1. Regular attendance in the class is important for
success in this rigorous course.
2. Consistently bring necessary materials to class.
3. Completing ALL homework assignments are
essential for retaining concepts.
4. Participate in class discussions and activities
5. Question anything that is not fully understood

Homework Expectations

Homework will be given every night.

Usually about 8 to 12 problems (not that much)
Should not take more than 45 minutes
Some of the problems will be easier than
others.
If you have trouble with more than one or two
problems, you SHOULD email or call me
immediately.
If you just show up and say I just did not
understand or I just could not do it, you will
receive a zero.

Mathematician of the Year

Year-long Competition
1. Every student is involved in the competition
2. Based on average in class
3. Top 3 students in the class with the higher
class averages will be displayed on wall
(updated periodically).
4. The number one student will receive prizes at
the end of the year.

Course Resources

Class Blog
The blog website for AP Calculus is:
lee-stemalgebra.weebly.com

This blog consist of information that pertains to the course such

as homework assignments, concept notes, class information, etc.
This blog will be a helpful tool for you when youre not in the
class.

Tutoring
- Students must come prepared with materials and specifics of
what they wish to work on. (DO NOT JUST SAY IM LOST!
COMMUNICATE WHAT SPECIFIC HELP IS NEEDED.)
- AFTERNOON TUTORING AVAILABLE from 3:45 5:15.
- Tutoring calendar will be announced on course website.

Scientific Calculator
Pick one of the following to buy:
(Estimated Cost ~$16.00)

Ti-36X Multiview Calculator

Recommended

Buy online at
www.walmart.com

Ti-30XS Multiview Calculator

Materials

Math 3-ring Binder

Dividers
1st Divider Homework
2nd Divider Notes
3rd Divider Daily Work/Quizzes
4th Divider - Attachments

Mechanical Pencils
Pens
Graphing Paper only
Scientific Calculator

Students should

Have a positive attitude

Ask questions
Check the course website frequently
Do homework daily
Pay attention in class
Come prepared to class (binder, pencil, pen,
graph paper, graphing calculator)
Never make excuses for yourself!
Do NOT say you are not good in math