Welcome To Ms Nixons Classroom Back to School

Welcome To Ms. Nixon’s Classroom! Back to School Night 20152016

About Me Went here to Grosse Pointe North High School Graduated from Michigan State University B. S. Mathematics Minor in Biology Currently working on my Teaching and Curriculum Played master’s degree through MSU Club Lacrosse for 4 years at MSU Varsity coach for girl’s lacrosse here at GPN Teacher sponsor for Link Crew and Diversity Club

Algebra II A First Semester Arithmetic Review Tools of Algebra (Ch. 1) Linear Equations and Functions (Ch. 2) Systems of Linear Equations (Ch. 3) Quadratic Functions and Factoring (Ch. 5)

Algebra II A Second Semester Quadratic Functions and Factoring (Ch. 5) Polynomials & Polynomial Equations (Ch. 6) Powers, Roots, and Radicals (Ch. 7)

Algebra II A Grading Tests Quizzes Exactly 50% Given at the end of each Chapter Exactly 35% Typically given at the midpoint of each Chapter. There may be multiple quizzes per chapter depending on the length of the chapter Classwork/Homework Exactly 15% Classwork/homework is done daily and collected at the end of the hour or is to be finished at home. Work is collected and graded based on completion and accuracy.

Algebra II A Supplies 3 -ring Binder Scientific Calculator TI-30 XII Texas TI Instruments Graphing Calculator 83 or TI 84 While some graphing calculators are available in the classroom, I cannot supply a calculator to every student.

Need Extra Help? Free Tutoring GPN Library Wed/Thurs before & after school www. khanacademy. org (video tutorials) Free math apps Me Before or after school by appointment Make an appointment by email or verbally talking to me

Parent/Teacher contact is very important to help your child succeed. Please do not hesitate to call or email me if you need anything. Email: lauren. nixon@gpschools. org Voicemail: (313) 432 - 5562

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