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Background:B.S. Aeronautics/Aerospace (M.I.T. 1988)B.S. Russian Studies and Engineering (M.I.T. 1988)M.A. Math Education (Arcadia 2006)

Teaching this year: Algebra 1A and GeometryAdvisor to: National Honor Society and Robotics Club

Member of Covenant Community Fellowship(in Towamencin)

Gail Anderson

Calculus Grade: 66% tests, 34% homework Extra credit available on my website

each quarter AP exam in early May

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Algebra 1A: Grading Details Grade:

60% tests (weekly quizzes & unit tests) 30% homework (generally every night;

most often graded for completion/effort) 10% classwork

Extra credit available periodically on homeworks, classworks and tests

Algebra 1A: Course Goals Think mathematically

Logic Patterns and Predictions Symbolic Representation

Communicate mathematically Organize work Defend your work Summarize findings

Content Solving one and two-variable equations Manipulating variables Basics of graphing and multiple representations (algebraic

rule, graph, table and situation)

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Geometry: Grading Details Grade:

60% tests (daily quizzes & unit tests) 30% homework (generally every night; most

often graded for completion/effort) 10% classwork (PREP grade)

Extra credit available weekly on daily quizzes; periodically on classworks and tests

Honors track Note on absences

Geometry: Course Goals Think mathematically

Question & Investigate Patterns and Predictions Symbolic Representation

Communicate mathematically Organize work Defend/Prove your work Summarize findings

Content Analysis of 2 and 3-dimensional shapes Various standard proof formats Introduction to Trigonometry (triangle measurement) Probability

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Resources: Where can my child find help? Before/after school Lunchtime (by appointment, please) 1st or 4th periods Activity period (Mr. Gehman’s math

tutoring group) Peer tutors (available through

Guidance)

Resources: How can I help my child? PowerSchool (read the comments!) www.cpm.org

Parent Guides – great for tutors!! www.hotmath.com (free resource) Course website (link through

dockhs.org and Parents & Students)

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College Prep Mathematics Program

Active Learning Class Discussions and Group Work Spiraling and Practice