Welcome to Algebra 2/Honors

Algebra 2

Michael SweeneyEducation: BS from Grove City College - 1995

Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Ashland University - 2002

Experience: 21st year (3 years Pymatuning Valley, 1 year Champion)

Coaching: Varsity Baseball Coach, Asst. Varsity Basketball Coach, 8th Grade Football Coach, FCA Huddle Leader

Personal: I have 3 kids: Emma (9), Mackenzie (7) and Ryan (4)

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Mathematical Practices

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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.

Principles of the CPM Course Design

Problem-based lessonsCollaborative student work

in structured study teamsSpaced learning-big ideas

appear repeatedly and are interconnected throughout the course

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Steps for Success

PreparationAttendanceParticipationIndependent practiceCollaborationCommunication

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Assessments and Grading Policy

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Individual Assessments (75%)

Assessments with Resources (15%)

Other Coursework (10%)

Individual Tests Team Tests Class Presentations

Individual Quizzes Class Presentations Participation Quizzes

Partner Quizzes Homework Quizzes

Binder Checks

Weighting of Grades

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Individual Assessments

75%

Assessments with Resources

15%

Coursework 10%

Exam

ple

sGrading 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 4.0

80-81 B- 2.7 3.2 3.7

78-79 C+ 2.3 2.3 2.3

72-77 C 2.0 2.0 2.0

70-71 C- 1.7 1.7 1.7

68-69 D+ 1.3 1.3 1.3

60-67 D 1.0 1.0 1.0

0-59 F 0 0 0

Extra Help is Available: I am available most days before

school from 7:15-7:35 am. Math teachers are available in

the math lab (upper library) during every lunch period study hall and 1st and 8th periods.

When students access their homework through their e-book, they can access homework help on every problem.

Parents Resources at http://www.cpm.org/parents/resources.htm

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Communication

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Voice mail: 247-5500 Ext. 4425

Email: Mike.Sweeney@chagrinschools.org

Parent – Teacher communication is of utmost importance for student success. If at anytime you have a concern or question, please call or email me.