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Mathematics
Classes
Former math class students have made perfect math scores on the PSAT and SAT tests! And former students are National Merit Semifinalists and Finalists!
The 2010 tentative schedule for math classes is available here.
I offer classes
in Algebra 1/2, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Advanced Math
1, and Advanced Math 2 (See "Classes
Offered" for details on course content).
During each
class I teach four lessons. Those lessons are then assigned as
written homework, to be completed and corrected by the student,
as well as graded by the parent, prior to the next class. Students
must show all work, step-by-step, organized algebraically as shown
in class. Students should log the time spent for each assignment
at the top of the first page. I randomly collect one of the four
homework assignments each week and record it. (It should be a
"100" since you have already graded and corrected it
at home.)
Furthermore,
the weekly assignment also includes reading the next four lessons
and working the accompanying practice problems. The importance
of this part of the assignment cannot be overemphasized. The purpose,
of course, is for the student to become familiar with the new
material before I teach it and to allow the opportunity to self-teach.
This preview is essential! Again all work must be shown step-by-step,
organized algebraically. This preview of the new lessons is what
really makes learning four lessons in one hour possible. I award
Bonus Points for the correctly worked practice problems. "Overs"
are allowed on the four Problem Sets and on Practice Problems,
but not on tests.
Tests will
be assigned beginning the fifth week of class. Tests are taken
at home in strict test-taking conditions without the benefit of
textbook, notes, or coaching. I apply the accumulated Bonus Points
to the test grade as needed for grades of 80% or better. Test
scores below 80% warrant a make-up test in addition to corrections.
Students whose initial test scores are "100" (without
benefit of Bonus Points) are awarded a reduced homework assignment
of only three Problem Sets for the following week (instead of
four). Students should log the time spent for the test at the
top of the page.
We'll be using
these editions of the Saxon Math texts: Alg. ½, 3rd; Alg.
1, 3rd; Alg. 2, 2nd or 3rd; Adv. Math, 2nd, Calculus 2nd. Mardels in Fort Worth and
Arlington carry these books or
you can order online. If you are interested in buying or
selling a Saxon Math text, I probably know an interested party. I have the Geometry books which you can rent
for $20 for the year.
SUPPLIES: You will need your textbook, paper for assignments, hi-lighter, pencils, graph paper, 3x5 cards, a scientific calculator (for Alg. 2 and Adv. Math), compass, protractor, a spiral notebook for taking notes in class and a notebook binder (all labeled with your name). Organize and save your homework and test papers in the binder.
If you have
any questions, please call me at (817) 921-4404 or email at m_s_hamilton@yahoo.com
Respectfully,
Mary Hamilton
3139 Lipscomb St.
Fort Worth, TX 76110
P.S. Participation
in the Summer Plan is essential for maintaining your level of
expertise and to further enhance your understanding! The Summer
Plan consists of a weekly review using your remaining unworked
tests as the source for practice. Work one test (or more if you
life) per week, using your text and notes for help as needed.
Then check and correct as you work. File the completed, corrected
tests in a folder.
When you return
to class in September, turn in your folder of tests. As a
reward for your diligence, I will record these test problems as
bonus points according to a 4:1 ratio. Thus, you will begin the
school year with a cache of Bonus Points which, as you know, are
used to supplement test grades.
More importantly,
you will have moved many math concepts from short term to long
term memory. I suggest you start with the last test and work tests
in reverse order to focus on the least practiced skills first.
Feel free to call me with any questions to clarify this assignment.
Click here for info on how to register.
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