Welcome To Ms. Nixon’s Classroom!Back to School Night 2015-2016

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 master’s degree through MSU Teaching and Curriculum

Played Club Lacrosse for 4 years at MSU Varsity coach for girl’s lacrosse here at GPN Teacher sponsor for Link Crew and Diversity Club

First Semester Tools of Algebra (Ch. 1) Linear Equations and Functions (Ch. 2) Systems of Linear Equations (Ch. 3) Quadratic Functions and Factoring (Ch.

5) Rational Equations and Functions (Ch.

9)

Second Semester Polynomials & Polynomial Equations (Ch.

6) Powers, Roots, and Radicals (Ch. 7) Exponential & Logarithmic Functions (Ch.

8) Introduction to Trigonometry (Ch. 12) Probability & Statistics

Grading Tests

Exactly 55%

Quizzes Exactly 35%

Homework Exactly 10%

Algebra II CP

Homework Procedures Homework is spot checked at random and

worth a total of 5 points. Students are required to use the answer

key posted on my staff website to check the correctness of their own work.

Every class period starts with going over questions from the homework.

Grades are updated daily on Pinnacle, please check.

Algebra II CP

Supplies 3-ring Binder Scientific Calculator

TI-30XII Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator

TI 83 or TI 84 While some graphing calculators are

available in the classroom, I cannot supply a calculator to every student.

Geometry CP

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.orgVoicemail: (313) 432 - 5562

My Class Websitehttp://gpschools.schoolwires.net//Domain/2361

Students sign in here first using school login info

Then go to Ms. Nixon’s staff website

Click here

Click here to access the class calendar, class notes, and homework assignments

Click here to access the homework answer keys