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Enhancing Algebra Skills: Principles of Algebra 2 Course Overview

This document provides an extensive overview of the Principles of Algebra 2 course, co-taught by Dina McCaskey and Traci Major. It outlines contact information, support available to students, course topics—including linear equations, polynomials, and rational functions—and grading criteria based on the Seneca Valley grading scale. The course emphasizes collaborative learning, offering lab periods for skill-building and tutoring. Additionally, it details procedures for handling planned and unplanned absences, ensuring that students can keep up with coursework.

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Enhancing Algebra Skills: Principles of Algebra 2 Course Overview

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  1. PRINCIPLES OF ALGEBRA 2 Dina Mccaskey and traci MAJOR

  2. Contact information • Traci Major • borsttl@svsd.net • (currently) • 724-452-6042 • X2204 • Dina McCaskey • mccaskeydl@svsd.net • 724-452-6042 • x2221

  3. School wires • Go to SVSD • Select Intermediate High School • Click on Teacher Websites • Click on McCaskey, D. OR Borst, T.

  4. Co-teaching • Instruction is provided equally to all students • Additional support is available upon request • Guided notes and homework assignments • Study guides • Formula Sheets • One-on-one tutoring during class time • Small group instruction • Tests read in another classroom • Individual accommodations if necessary

  5. Cohort design • 1.4 math credits • Lab period 2 days a week OR extended class period daily • Lab period activities: Edgenuity, small group instruction, one-on-one tutoring, games, skill building, review concepts, and question/answer sessions with teachers • The lab periods WILL NOT be used to complete HW assignments or work on assignments for other subjects

  6. Principles of algebra 2 Course topics • Basic Algebra 1 Review • Linear Equations and Graphs • Inequalities and Graphs • Absolute Value Equations and Graphs • Quadratic Equations and Graphs • Polynomials and Polynomial Functions • Radical Functions and Rational Exponents • Exponential and Logarithmic Functions • Rational Functions

  7. grades • The Seneca Valley grading scale will be used to calculate letter grades. • A: 90 – 100 • B: 80 – 89 • C: 70 – 79 • D: 60– 69 • F: 59 and below

  8. Grades • Nine Weeks grades are composed as follows: • 15% of grade  Quarterly Exam • 85% of grade  Tests, Quizzes , Homework ,Projects • Final grade is composed as follows: • 90% of grade  Nine Weeks Grades (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th) • 5% of grade Midterm Exam (Average of 1st and 2nd quarter exam scores) • 5% of grade Final Exam (Average of 3rd and 4th quarter exam scores)

  9. While you were out… • Planned absence (field trip, athletic event, vacation, etc…) • See teachers in advance for work that will be missed • Make up work is due upon return • Unplanned absence • Upon returning, check calendar and shelves in tutoring center • See teachers with any questions about missed work • Make up quizzes and tests as soon as possible • Attend math tutoring for extra review of missed class work

  10. Math tutoring • During School: • Periods 1-8 (except 7th) in Room 103 • Students should ask their math teacher for a pass to attend • After School: • Tuesdays and Thursdays in IHS Library until 4:30 p.m. bus • No pass is required to attend • In our classroom 228: • Tutoring Center in the back of the classroom • Extra help provided by the teachers

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