Mr. NickelsMr. Nickels

College: SUNY New Paltz

Teaching: 10+ yearsMath Courses: A, B, 3CComputer Science: Visual Basic/ Java AP

Graduate Degree: Instructional Technology at NYIT

Daily QuizDaily Quiz

Two question quiz when students enter Two question quiz when students enter the classroom.the classroom.

One question from yesterday’s lesson, and One question from yesterday’s lesson, and one from older material.one from older material.

At the end of the week counts as a ten At the end of the week counts as a ten point quiz.point quiz.

Drop the lowest 2 daily quiz gradesDrop the lowest 2 daily quiz gradesGets students in class on time and ready Gets students in class on time and ready

to work.to work.

Homework PolicyHomework Policy

Homework every night Homework every night Homework is aligned to class workHomework is aligned to class workHomework should take ½ hour each nightHomework should take ½ hour each nightComplete all HW and receive +2 to quarter Complete all HW and receive +2 to quarter

averageaverageAfter the 1After the 1stst missed HW -1 from quarter missed HW -1 from quarter

average for each miss.average for each miss.

Tests and Quizzes Tests and Quizzes

Tests are usually on FridayTests are usually on FridayPractice test given with answers for Practice test given with answers for

studying (Usually on Thursday)studying (Usually on Thursday)Extra Help after school before every testExtra Help after school before every testTests are aligned with Math B Regents Tests are aligned with Math B Regents

questionsquestions

Extra HelpExtra Help

After school Wednesday and Thursday After school Wednesday and Thursday from 2PM till 3PM.from 2PM till 3PM.

Attendance is taken at extra helpAttendance is taken at extra helpStruggling students are expected to attendStruggling students are expected to attendThursday extra help is oriented towards Thursday extra help is oriented towards

Friday’s exam.Friday’s exam.

Graphing CalculatorGraphing Calculator

TI-84 Graphing calculator TI-84 Graphing calculator Required for Math B Regents examRequired for Math B Regents examUseful in collegeUseful in collegeOptional: Borrow from school (Hand out)Optional: Borrow from school (Hand out)

Behavior Expectations Behavior Expectations

Arrive on timeArrive on timePrepared w/ graphing calculatorPrepared w/ graphing calculatorReady to learnReady to learnBehavior problems will be dealt with via Behavior problems will be dealt with via

parent phones and administrative actions.parent phones and administrative actions. I will not hesitate to call home for any I will not hesitate to call home for any

academic or behavior issues.academic or behavior issues.

Academic Expectations Academic Expectations

Students actively participate in classStudents actively participate in classComplete all HW assignmentsComplete all HW assignmentsAttend extra HelpAttend extra HelpMake test corrections Make test corrections Work Hard, Be successfulWork Hard, Be successful

Math B Regents ExamMath B Regents Exam

Required for Required for HonorsHonors Regents diploma Regents diplomaContains many word problems and critical Contains many word problems and critical

thinking skills.thinking skills.Trigonometry, Higher level Algebra, and Trigonometry, Higher level Algebra, and

Graphing calculator skillsGraphing calculator skillsNot an easy examNot an easy exam

Contact InformationContact Information

Email: bnickels@ccsd.eduEmail: bnickels@ccsd.eduWebpage: www.mrnickels.comWebpage: www.mrnickels.com

-all HW is posted and available for download-all HW is posted and available for download

Home Phone Number: 348-7799Home Phone Number: 348-7799