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Welcome to Honors Algebra 2
Mrs. Barb CymanskiEducation: BA from Hiram College
Masters in Education from Kent State University
Experience: 25 years teaching experience in Middle School and High School mathematics
Personal: I have 3 kids (2 are attending Ohio State and one is a freshman at Crestwood) My family spends much of our time training for triathlons/running.
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Mathematical Practices To make sense of problems and persevere in solving
them.
To reason abstractly and quantitatively.
To construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
To model real world situations with mathematics.
To use appropriate tools strategically.
To attend to precision.
To look for and make use of structure.
To look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
*To prepare your child for Honors Pre-Calculus.
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Principles of the CPM Course Design
Problem-based lessonsCollaborative student work
in structured study teamsSpaced learning-big ideas
appear repeatedly and are interconnected throughout the course
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Steps for Success
PreparationAttendanceParticipationIndependent practiceCollaborationCommunication
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Assessments and Grading Policy
Individual Assessments (75%)
Assessments with Resources (15%)
Other Coursework (10%)
Individual Tests Team Tests Class Presentations
Individual Quizzes Class Presentations Participation Quizzes
Partner Quizzes Homework Quizzes
Binder Checks
Weighting of Grades
%
Individual Assessments
75%
Assessments with Resources
15%
Coursework 10%
Exam
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Extra Help is Available: I am available most days before
school from 7:10-7:30am. Math teachers are available in
the math lab (upper library) during every lunch period study hall.
When students access their homework through their e-book, they can access homework help on every problem.
Parents Resources at http://www.cpm.org/parents/resources.htm
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Communication
Voice mail: 247-2072 Ext. 4414
Email: [email protected]
Parent – Teacher communication is of utmost importance for student success. If at anytime you have a concern or question, please call or email me.
