"Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas."  Albert Einstein

My classes for Spring semester 2012 are:

1st Block: Algebra 1

2nd Block: Advanced Functions (AFM)

3rd Block: Algebra 1 (This class will have 1st Lunch)    

4th Block: Planning

For more information on each class, please see the individual class pages.

Materials List for all classes

Notebook (3-ring binder 2 in. or more, or spiral bound is fine)

Pencils (no pens)

Paper

***These three items are to be brought to class every day. I do not provide pencils or paper.***

**It is recommended that students purchase a graphing calculator if possible. Anything like a TI -83 or higher will be fine. I have one class set of 30 that students will be allowed to use in class. Students can earn extra credit for bringing in AAA batteries for the calculators.

***Homework will be assigned nightly, including on weekends.

My Grading System For All Classes.

Tests:  50%

Quizzes: 25%

Homework: 25% 

***All Students may earn extra credit by bringing in AAA batteries for the calculators.***

"As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain, and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality."  Albert Einstein

"Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."  Albert Einstein